Onslow County, NC
Alerts
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In effect from Thursday 06/11 8:00 AM EDT – Thursday 06/11 8:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
What
Strong longshore currents in the surf zone.
Where
The beaches from Cape Hatteras to Cape Lookout and beaches from Surf City to Beaufort Inlet.
When
From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening.
Impacts
Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions.
What to Do
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.
Areas Impacted
- West Carteret
- East Carteret
- Coastal Onslow
- Ocracoke Island
- Hatteras 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.
Briefings
From the Forecaster
5 Day Forecast
Created by the NWS Newport/Morehead City WFO
Hot and humid through the weekend, with record highs possible Friday. Scattered storms Friday night, some potentially strong. Otherwise typical hit and miss afternoon storms. Front brings potentially numerous showers Monday.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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