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Beach Hazard Statement
Issued: 7:51 AM Jun. 19, 2025 – National Weather Service
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...Ocracoke Island and Core Banks beaches, and Onslow County beaches. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds and swells will keep a high threat of rip currents all day. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas. In many cases, the longshore current is strong enough to prevent swimmers from being able to keep their feet on the bottom making it difficult to return to shore. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 7:18 AM Jun. 19, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City. * WHEN...Until 9 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
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