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Special Weather Statement
Issued: 11:12 PM Apr. 19, 2026 – National Weather Service
...INCREASED FIRE DANGER MONDAY... The combination of dry fuels, gusty west to northwest winds, and low relative humidity will lead to an increased risk of wildfires Monday afternoon. Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly. A statewide burn ban issued by the North Carolina Forest Service is currently in place. Open burning of any kind is illegal.
Beach Hazard Statement
Issued: 7:33 AM Apr. 19, 2026 – National Weather Service
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...The beaches north of Cape Hatteras. * WHEN...From 7 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...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 3 pm. 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: 6:32 AM Apr. 19, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with some gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds may briefly gust to gale force immediately behind the front. Duration is expected to be too short to warrant gale warning issuance. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
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