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Houston/Galveston Areas of Texas Warnings, Watches, And Advisories Beach Hazards Statement
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There are no watches, warnings, or advisories at this time for HGX.
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Beach Hazards Statement
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 11:32 AM EDT – Friday, Apr 17 2026 8:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING
What:
Dangerous rip currents.
Dangerous rip currents.
Where:
Bogue Banks beaches.
Bogue Banks beaches.
When:
Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
Impacts:
Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
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 hours either side of low tide,
which will occur around 1:59 PM Friday.
The most likely time for strong rip
currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,
which will occur around 1:59 PM Friday.
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.
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.
Areas Impacted:
West Carteret