Weather Warnings for North Carolina

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for North Carolina
Alerts Updated: April 8, 2026, 6:22 am  UTC


Rip Current Statement issued April 8 at 2:22AM EDT until April 8 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Summary: * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. Strong North to South longshore currents expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal New Hanover County. In South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown County. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM this morning to 6 PM EDT Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 8, 2026, 2:22 am      Expires:  April 8, 2026, 12:00 pm
Area:  Coastal New Hanover; Coastal Georgetown


Rip Current Statement issued April 8 at 2:22AM EDT until April 8 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Summary: * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. Strong North to South longshore currents expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender County. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry County. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 8, 2026, 2:22 am      Expires:  April 8, 2026, 12:00 pm
Area:  Coastal Pender; Coastal Horry


High Surf Advisory issued April 8 at 2:22AM EDT until April 9 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Summary: * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. Strong North to South longshore currents expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal New Hanover County. In South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown County. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM this morning to 6 PM EDT Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Severity:  Minor    Effective:  April 8, 2026, 2:22 am      Expires:  April 8, 2026, 12:00 pm
Area:  Coastal New Hanover; Coastal Georgetown


Beach Hazards Statement issued April 7 at 8:08PM EDT until April 8 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Summary: * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Northern Outer Banks beaches. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT Wednesday through Wednesday 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 6:00 PM tomorrow.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 7, 2026, 8:08 pm      Expires:  April 8, 2026, 8:15 am
Area:  Northern Outer Banks


Beach Hazards Statement issued April 7 at 8:08PM EDT until April 8 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Summary: * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Hatteras Island beaches. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT Wednesday through Wednesday evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from noon Wednesday to 11 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. 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...High surf and dangerous rip currents may linger beyond Thursday morning.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 7, 2026, 8:08 pm      Expires:  April 8, 2026, 8:15 am
Area:  Hatteras Island


Beach Hazards Statement issued April 7 at 8:08PM EDT until April 8 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Summary: * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents, and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Ocracoke Island and Core Banks beaches. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT Wednesday through Wednesday evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from noon Wednesday to 11 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. 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. Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High surf and dangerous rip currents may linger beyond Thursday morning.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 7, 2026, 8:08 pm      Expires:  April 8, 2026, 8:15 am
Area:  East Carteret; Ocracoke Island


High Surf Advisory issued April 7 at 8:08PM EDT until April 9 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Summary: * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Hatteras Island beaches. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT Wednesday through Wednesday evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from noon Wednesday to 11 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. 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...High surf and dangerous rip currents may linger beyond Thursday morning.
Severity:  Minor    Effective:  April 7, 2026, 8:08 pm      Expires:  April 8, 2026, 8:15 am
Area:  Hatteras Island


High Surf Advisory issued April 7 at 8:08PM EDT until April 9 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Summary: * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents, and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Ocracoke Island and Core Banks beaches. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT Wednesday through Wednesday evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from noon Wednesday to 11 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. 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. Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High surf and dangerous rip currents may linger beyond Thursday morning.
Severity:  Minor    Effective:  April 7, 2026, 8:08 pm      Expires:  April 8, 2026, 8:15 am
Area:  East Carteret; Ocracoke Island