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Beach Hazards Statement

West Carteret, NC; Coastal Onslow, NC

Expired Wed, Sep 23, 8:00 PM EDT. It is no longer in force.

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Beach Hazards Statement

Moderate

Beach Hazards Statement issued September 23 at 3:11AM EDT until September 23 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Issued Until ending now

Areas West Carteret, NC; Coastal Onslow, NC

Full text

* WHAT...Strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...Crystal Coast beaches. * 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.

NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

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