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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
808 PM EDT Tue Jun 18 2024

NCZ110-190815-
/O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0015.240619T1000Z-240620T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
808 PM EDT Tue Jun 18 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Strong east to west longshore current.

* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.

* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Wednesday through Wednesday 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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NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-190815-
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0010.240619T1000Z-240620T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry-
Coastal Georgetown-
808 PM EDT Tue Jun 18 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. There is also a Strong
  north to south longshore current and a Moderate Risk of rip
  currents expected for Horry County beaches north of Myrtle
  Beach.

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Wednesday through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

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LEW