Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
444 WHUS42 KILM 230024 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 824 PM EDT Sat Jun 22 2024 NCZ106-108-230830- /O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-240623T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0016.240623T1000Z-240624T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover- 824 PM EDT Sat Jun 22 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SUNDAY THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Sunday through Sunday 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. && $$ ABW