Carteret County, NC
Alerts
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In effect from Sunday 04/19 7:00 AM EDT – Sunday 04/19 8:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
What
Dangerous rip currents.
Where
Ocracoke Island and Core Banks beaches.
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.
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.
What to do
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.
Areas impacted
- East Carteret
- Ocracoke Island
Tips to stay safe
Your area may see dangerous swimming conditions. Use caution:
- Stay off of rocks and jetties due to dangerous conditions
- Stay out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions, and stay near occupied lifeguard towers
- Keep small children in sight and within arm’s reach at all times.
In effect from Sunday 04/19 7:00 AM EDT – Sunday 04/19 8:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
What
Dangerous rip currents.
Where
Crystal Coast beaches.
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.
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.
What to do
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.
Areas impacted
- West Carteret
- Coastal Onslow
Tips to stay safe
Your area may see dangerous swimming conditions. Use caution:
- Stay off of rocks and jetties due to dangerous conditions
- Stay out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions, and stay near occupied lifeguard towers
- Keep small children in sight and within arm’s reach at all times.
Briefing
From the forecaster
Weekend Forecast
Created by the NWS Newport/Morehead City WFO
Unusually warm conditions will continue into this weekend with plenty of sunshine. On Sunday, a cold front will move through with breezy conditions and a round of showers and thunderstorms. Much cooler air arrives behind the front.
Seven-day weather risk overview
Daily weather risk summary
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