Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC

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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
851 PM EDT Sun Apr 21 2024

NCZ106-108-SCZ056-220930-
/O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0007.240422T1000Z-240423T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Georgetown-
851 PM EDT Sun Apr 21 2024

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

* WHAT...Strong North to South longshore current. There is also a
  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...From 6 AM EDT Monday through Monday 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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