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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
350 AM EDT Mon Sep 1 2025

SCZ054-056-020000-
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0027.250901T1000Z-250902T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
350 AM EDT Mon Sep 1 2025

...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.

* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.

* 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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NCZ106-108-020000-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0022.250901T1000Z-250902T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
350 AM EDT Mon Sep 1 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. In addition, a strong North to
  South longshore current is expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Monday through Monday 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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