In effect from Saturday, Sep 13 2025 8:14 PM - Sunday, Sep 14 2025 8:15 AM
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
What:
Dangerous rip currents and strong longshore currents in
the surf zone.
Where:
The beaches north of Cape Hatteras.
When:
From 8 AM EDT Sunday through Sunday evening.
Impacts:
Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water. Strong longshore currents will
create dangerous swimming conditions.
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 8:30 AM Sunday.
Instructions: 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.
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:
Northern Outer Banks
Hatteras Island
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Beach Hazards Statement
In effect from Saturday, Sep 13 2025 8:14 PM - Sunday, Sep 14 2025 8:15 AM
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
What:
Strong longshore currents in the surf zone.
Where:
The beaches from Hatteras Inlet to Surf City.
When:
From 8 AM EDT Sunday through Sunday evening.
Impacts:
Strong longshore currents will create dangerous
swimming conditions.
Instructions: 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
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Beach Hazards Statement
In effect from Saturday, Sep 13 2025 7:46 PM - Sunday, Sep 14 2025 4:00 AM
Issued by NWS Wilmington NC
What:
Strong north to south longshore current. There is also a
Moderate Risk of rip currents.
Where:
In North Carolina, Coastal Pender County. In South
Carolina, Coastal Georgetown County.
When:
From 6 AM EDT Sunday through Sunday evening.
Impacts:
Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers
into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas.
It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to
return to shore.
Instructions: Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with
lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may
be swept into.
Areas Impacted:
Coastal Pender
Coastal Georgetown
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Beach Hazards Statement
In effect from Saturday, Sep 13 2025 7:46 PM - Sunday, Sep 14 2025 4:00 AM
Issued by NWS Wilmington NC
What:
Strong north to south longshore current. There is also a
Moderate Risk of rip currents.
Where:
Coastal New Hanover County.
When:
From 6 AM EDT Sunday through Sunday evening.
Impacts:
Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers
into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas.
It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to
return to shore.
Instructions: Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with
lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may
be swept into.
Areas Impacted:
Coastal New Hanover
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Beach Hazards Statement
In effect from Saturday, Sep 13 2025 6:59 PM - Sunday, Sep 14 2025 6:00 AM
Issued by NWS Wakefield VA
What:
A high risk for rip currents.
Where:
In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. In
Virginia, Virginia Beach.
When:
Through Sunday evening.
Impacts:
Breaking waves of 4 to 5 feet will result in rough
surf conditions and a high risk of rip currents.
Instructions: Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Eastern Currituck
Virginia Beach
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Beach Hazards Statement
In effect from Saturday, Sep 13 2025 5:10 AM - Saturday, Sep 13 2025 10:00 PM
Issued by NWS Duluth MN
What:
Dangerous swimming conditions are expected along the
Lake Superior shoreline due to high wave action and strong rip
currents.
Where:
Minnesota Park Point and Wisconsin Point Beaches.
When:
From 1 PM CDT this afternoon through this evening.
Impacts:
High wave action can make swimming difficult on days
such as this. Incoming waves in rapid succession can tire even
an experienced swimmer quickly. Rip currents can move you away
from land. To avoid being swept away, swim parallel to the shore
to exit a rip current.
Instructions: Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
