Beach Hazards Statement issued September 23 at 4:48AM EDT until September 23 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

**Beach Hazards Statement issued September 23 at 4:48AM EDT until September 23 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC**

* WHAT...Strong longshore currents in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Crystal Coast beaches.

* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions.

**What You Should Do:**

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.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

- **Effective:** Sep 23, 2026 4:48 AM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 23, 2026 5:00 PM UTC

*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*