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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
424 AM EDT Mon May 20 2024

NCZ108-SCZ056-210000-
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0009.240520T1000Z-240521T0000Z/
Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Georgetown-
424 AM EDT Mon May 20 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. There is also
  a Moderate Risk of rip currents for the beaches of New Hanover
  County.

* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal New Hanover County. 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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LEW