Active Weather Alerts
Beach Hazard Statement
Issued: 8:35 AM Apr. 30, 2025 – National Weather Service
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...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...Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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: 7:00 AM Apr. 30, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to midnight EDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
Local Radar