Weather Alerts
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 8 at 3:44AM EDT until September 8 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
* WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. There is also a
Moderate Risk of rip currents along the beaches of New Hanover
County, NC.
* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New
Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal
Georgetown Counties.
* 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.