Laurel Springs, NC Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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State: NC Total alerts: 3 Updated: Apr 10, 2026 5:32am EDT

Beach Hazards Statement

Area
East Carteret
Beach Hazards Statement issued April 10 at 4:19AM EDT until April 10 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Core Banks beaches (from Cape Lookout north). * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...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 8:15 AM and 8:15 PM Friday.

Beach Hazards Statement

Area
Northern Outer Banks; Hatteras Island
Beach Hazards Statement issued April 10 at 4:19AM EDT until April 10 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...The beaches north of Cape Hatteras. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck and back injuries. * 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 8:15 AM and 8:15 PM Friday.

Rip Current Statement

Area
Coastal New Hanover; Coastal Georgetown
Rip Current Statement issued April 10 at 2:24AM EDT until April 10 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and moderate north to south longshore currents expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal New Hanover County. In South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown County. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

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