Elevated risk of rip currents continues on Tuesday
An elevated risk of rip currents continues on Tuesday for beaches north of Cape Hatteras, while a low threat of rip currents is forecasted for Frisco, Hatteras and Ocracoke beaches, per a Monday morning update from the National Weather Service (NWS) Newport / Morehead City office.
An elevated risk of rip currents means that life-threatening rip currents are possible. Always swim near a lifeguard and remember to heed the advice of the local beach patrol and flag warning systems.
Lifeguards returned to duty at four popular Cape Hatteras National Seashore beaches on Saturday morning, and from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, lifeguards are stationed at Coquina Beach Access (Bodie Island), Cape Hatteras Lighthouse Beach Access (Hatteras Island), Frisco Beach Access (Hatteras Island), and Ocracoke Beach Access (Ocracoke Island).
To check the updated beach forecast from the National Weather Service, visit www.weather.gov/beach/mhx. Beach-goers can also text “Join OBXBeachConditions” to 30890 to sign up for text alerts from local Outer Banks Lifeguards on beach conditions.
For more information on the local forecast, visit www.weather.gov/mhx for weather information, or the National Weather Service office in Newport / Morehead City’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NWSMoreheadCity/.
