Officials Warn of 'Dangerous' Swimming Conditions at NC Beaches

If you're planning on spending time in the ocean for Memorial Day weekend, you may want to stay on high alert. 

Oak Island and Sunset Beach in North Carolina are dealing with dangerous swimming conditions this week because Portuguese Man o’ War washed ashore. These organisms are known for packing an incredibly painful sting even after they've died. With that said, Cape Lookout officials have issued a warning to beachgoers. 

"These aren’t jellyfish, but colonies of organisms with a powerful sting.