Dangerous rip currents and rough surf will continue through the week
Swells from distant Hurricane Larry are beginning to impact area beaches along the Outer Banks, and will continue through the end of the week, per a recent update from the National Weather Service.
Rough surf and life-threatening rip currents are expected, especially later this week on Thursday and Friday. Minor beach erosion and localized overwash of weak/vulnerable dunes will also be possible around times of high tide late this week.
A high risk of rip currents is in effect for Tuesday for both Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands. A high risk indicated that life-threatening rip currents are likely, and the surf zone is dangerous for all levels of swimmers.
The public is advised to check surf and swimming conditions before heading to the beach, and to stay completely out of the water when a high risk of rip currents is present. The daily beach forecast at www.weather.gov/beach/mhx includes rip current risk levels, and information about other hazards along the beach. In addition, visitors are encouraged to sign up for text alerts from Outer Banks lifeguards, ocean rescue agencies, and the National Weather Service by texting “OBXBeachConditions” to 77295.
For more information on the local forecast, visit www.weather.gov/mhx for general weather information, or the National Weather Service office in Newport / Morehead City’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NWSMoreheadCity/.
