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Coastal Hazard Message

National Weather Service Wilmington NC

514 AM EDT Mon Apr 22 2024



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Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Georgetown-

514 AM EDT Mon Apr 22 2024



...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS

EVENING...



* WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. Moderate Risk of

  rip currents for just the New Hanover and Georgetown County

  Beaches.



* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New 

  Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown County.



* WHEN...Through this evening.



* IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers 

  into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. 

  It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to 

  return to shore.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with

lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may

be swept into.



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