Avvisi meteorologici Bogue, Carolina del Nord

18/06 12:00 PM 12:00 – 19/06 12:00 AM 00:00

Beach Hazards Statement issued June 17 at 8:14PM EDT until June 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...The beaches from Cape Hatteras to Surf City. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT Thursday through Thursday 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 4:00 PM Thursday. Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. 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.

National Weather Service

18/06 5:15 PM 17:15 – 19/06 12:00 AM 00:00

Heat Advisory issued June 18 at 1:15PM EDT until June 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC * WHAT...Heat index values up to 107. * WHERE...All of eastern North Carolina except for the Outer Banks. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heat index values around 100 have been observed as of 1 PM, with values expected to peak around 105 between 3 and 6 PM. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

National Weather Service