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Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
733 WHUS42 KILM 160852 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 452 AM EDT Tue Jul 16 2024 NCZ106-108-SCZ056-161700- /O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0020.240716T1000Z-240717T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Georgetown- 452 AM EDT Tue Jul 16 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Strong south to north longshore currents. 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...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. && $$