Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
346 WHUS42 KILM 080735 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 335 AM EDT Wed May 8 2024 NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-082300- /O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0008.240508T1000Z-240509T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry- Coastal Georgetown- 335 AM EDT Wed May 8 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current. * 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. 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. && $$