Active Weather Alerts
Beach Hazard Statement
Issued: 12:12 AM Jun. 19, 2026 – National Weather Service
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves expected, and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...For the dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves, and strong longshore currents, the beaches from Cape Hatteras to Surf City. For the strong longshore currents, the beaches from Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT Friday through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck and back injuries. 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 5:00 PM Friday. 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. Shore break occurs when waves break directly on the beach. It is extremely important to protect your head and neck whenever you are in breaking waves by keeping your hands in front of you at all times. 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: 10:55 PM Jun. 18, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with occasional gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM EDT Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM to 6 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Occasional gale force gusts are possible this evening. Winds briefly decrease tonight before increasing rapidly to gale force gusts Friday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 10:55 PM Jun. 18, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with occasional gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM EDT Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM to 6 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Occasional gale force gusts are possible this evening. Winds briefly decrease tonight before increasing rapidly to gale force gusts Friday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. &&
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