August 28, 2023

Briefing from the National Weather Service

Hurricane Franklin is expected to pass well to the east of the Outer Banks, but will still produce extremely dangerous rip currents at our beaches through mid-week.

In addition to dangerous rip currents along our coast, increased swells combined with a King Tide cycle could result in some beach erosion and localized ocean overwash across the Outer Banks, which could be worsened by Tropical Storm Idalia later this week.

View the latest weather briefing from the National Weather Service.

(Disclaimer: The information contained in the NWS briefings are time-sensitive. Note expiration time on briefing.)

Residents and visitors are encouraged to monitor updated weather forecasts from the National Hurricane Center and our local National Weather Service office.

BEACH REMINDER: Perfect beach weather does NOT mean the ocean is safe! Respect the flags, if red flags are flying you should not be swimming! Don't risk your life or someone else's. Stay safe, stay out of the ocean!

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Several lifeguard stands have been removed from our beach for the remainder of the season. For a current list of fixed stand locations, please visit our website.

Roving lifeguard patrols will continue along our beach. If you do not see a lifeguard present and have an emergency, dial 911.

Rip Current Safety and this week's forecast from the Weather Service

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