Cape Carteret Police Department, NC Weather Warnings

Beach Hazards Statement issued June 12 at 4:30AM EDT until June 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC * WHAT...Strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...The beaches from Cape Hatteras to Surf City. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions. 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.

National Weather Service