Weather Alerts For Cape Hatteras Natl Seashore, NC

# HEADLINE -------------------- BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT Strong longshore currents in the surf zone. WHERE The beaches north of Cape Hatteras. WHEN Through this evening. IMPACTS Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions. ISSUED AT Monday, May 11, 2026 at 10:45 AM EDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC HEADER Coastal Hazard Message # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- 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 AFFECTED -------------------- Hatteras Island, Northern Outer Banks