One product issued by NWS for: Manteo NC
Beach Hazards Statement
Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 818 PM EDT Wed Apr 24 2024 NCZ203-251230- /O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0011.240425T1200Z-240426T0000Z/ Northern Outer Banks- 818 PM EDT Wed Apr 24 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THURSDAY THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * 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 2:50 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. && $$