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Beach Hazard Statement
Issued: 7:02 AM Apr. 25, 2024 – National Weather Service
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING NORTH OF CAPE HATTERAS... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Northern Outer Banks beaches. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT Thursday through Thursday 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 3 PM Thursday. 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. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 8:19 PM Apr. 24, 2024 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY TO 2 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet. * WHEN...From noon Thursday to 2 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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