Beach Hazards Statement

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and strong longshore currents in the surf zone.

* WHERE...For Rip Currents, the beaches from Cape Hatteras to Surf City. For Longshore Currents, the beaches from Oregon Inlet to Surf City.

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

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions.

* 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 5:15 PM Monday.