Coastal Safety
Active alerts, warnings, and coastal safety information
Active Alerts3
Other
Emergency
Sep 26, 2026
Avon Fishing Pier
CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. A firsthand viewer reports the middle section is gone as heavy surf continues. The pier operator confirms overnight damage and says the full extent cannot be safely assessed until the ocean calms. Do not enter the pier. Source: https://islandfreepress.org/fishing-report/avon-pier-reports-overnight-damage-amid-rough-ocean-conditions/
Rip Current
Warning
Jul 14, 2025
Outer Banks - Nags Head
Strong rip currents expected through Tuesday. Avoid swimming near jetties and inlets. If caught in a rip current, swim parallel to shore.
Heat Warning
Advisory
Jul 14, 2025
Myrtle Beach
Heat index expected to reach 105°F. Stay hydrated, take breaks in shade, and watch for signs of heat exhaustion.