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Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC

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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
315 PM EDT Sat Jul 6 2024

NCZ106-108-SCZ056-070000-
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0019.000000T0000Z-240707T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Georgetown-
315 PM EDT Sat Jul 6 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current. There is also a
  Moderate Risk of rip currents.

* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New
  Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown County.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

ABW