A high risk of rip currents is in effect for Hatteras Island and Ocracoke Island on Thursday, August 5, per a recent update from the National Weather Service Newport / Morehead City office.
Rip currents remain a threat throughout Thursday for beachgoers on the southern Outer Banks. A high risk of rip currents means that the surf zone is dangerous for all levels of swimmers, and beachgoers should stay out of the water.
Rainy conditions will improve today, with morning low clouds and drizzle becoming mostly sunny by the afternoon. There is only a slight chance of a coastal shower or thunderstorm on Thursday, and highs will be in the low to mid-80s.
Folks can stay informed on rip current and weather threats by signing by for the OBXAlerts system from Dare County, which provides both emergency and routine alerts for the Outer Banks. Anyone can sign up for OBXAlerts via this link, and can select the alerts and notifications they wish to receive.
For more information on the local forecast, visit www.weather.gov/mhx for weather information, or visit the National Weather Service office in Newport / Morehead City’s Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/NWSMoreheadCity/.
