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Precautionary swimming advisory lifted for all ocean-side and Pamlico River sites, advisory issued at sound-side site in Dare County

State officials today lifted the precautionary advisory against swimming issued due to Tropical Storm Idalia more waters, but a few areas remain under advisory. Also, an advisory was issued at a sound-side site in Dare County.

Precautionary swimming advisory lifted for most ocean and sound waters, a few areas remain under advisory

State officials today lifted the precautionary advisory against swimming issued due to Tropical Storm Idalia is in most ocean and sound-side waters of the state. but a few areas remain under advisory.

State officials advise against swimming in coastal waters impacted by Tropical Storm Idalia

State recreational water quality officials are advising the public to avoid swimming in North Carolina coastal waters from Wright Memorial Bridge in Kitty Hawk south to the South Carolina State Line affected by Tropical Storm Idalia.