Beach-flag system explained for Dare County beaches
Dare County officials and ocean-rescue teams describe the meaning of beach warning flags used from Memorial Day through mid-October and urge swimmers to check with lifeguards before entering the water.
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Dare County emergency responders and the National Weather Service use a beach-flag system to communicate surf and rip-current hazards to the public, with local ocean rescue teams confirming conditions and flying flags from Memorial Day through mid-October.
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