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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 6:58 PM May. 26, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City. * WHEN...From 5 PM Wednesday to 10 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
Beach Hazard Statement
Issued: 9:13 AM May. 26, 2026 – National Weather Service
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...The beaches from Cape Hatteras to Surf City. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 10:30 AM today. 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. &&
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