Kitty Hawk, NC 27949 Weather Alerts

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Beach Hazards Statement

Moderate · Expected

From 8:00 AM Fri until 8:00 PM Fri·Issued 3:20 AM Fri Oct 23·NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Beach Hazards Statement issued October 23 at 3:20AM EDT until October 23 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Details

What: Dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves expected in the surf zone.

Where: Northern Outer Banks beaches.

When: From 8 AM EDT this morning through this 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.

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 noon today.

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.

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.

Areas: Northern Outer Banks

From the National Weather Service. In an emergency follow the instructions of local officials.

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