CFWMHX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 605 AM EDT Tue Apr 7 2026 NCZ205-072215- /O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0001.260407T1200Z-260408T0000Z/ Hatteras Island- 605 AM EDT Tue Apr 7 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...The beaches north of Cape Hatteras. * WHEN...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 of hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 5:20 PM. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. && $$ $$