Beach Bums and Wave Riders, listen up! The Outer Banks are serving up some serious surf drama today. We're looking at a high-risk rip current situation that's not for the faint of heart. Those south winds are cranking around 15 to 20 miles per hour, pushing waves between 3 to 6 feet high across our beautiful coastal playground.
From Duck to Ocracoke, Mother Nature is throwing a wild beach party with partly sunny skies and a serious thunderstorm potential. UV index is cranked to high, so slather on that sunscreen unless you want to look like a boiled lobster by sunset.
Water temperatures are sitting pretty in the upper 70s to lower 80s - perfect for cooling off, but don't get too comfortable. Those rip currents are lurking everywhere, especially near piers, jetties, and reefs. Experienced swimmers only beyond this point!
Tides are doing their dance today, with low points ranging from 0.2 to 0.6 feet in the morning and highs rolling in around 3 to 4.5 feet in the late afternoon. North of Cape Hatteras, expect slightly more mellow conditions on Monday, but Ocracoke and Core Banks are keeping the high-risk rip current party going.
Temperatures will hover in the mid to upper 80s, with a solid chance of pop-up thunderstorms. So grab your board, your sunscreen, and your adventure spirit - but keep those safety skills sharp. Stay alert, stay smart, and ride those waves responsibly!