Beach Hazards Statement issued April 15 at 4:00AM EDT until April 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT…Dangerous rip currents and strong longshore currents in
the surf zone.

* WHERE…The beaches from Cape Hatteras to Cape Lookout.

* WHEN…Through this 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 3:30 PM.