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

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WHUS42 KILM 141413
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
Issued by National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1013 AM EDT Fri May 14 2021

NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-142215-
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-210515T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry-
Coastal Georgetown-
1013 AM EDT Fri May 14 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current expected.

* WHERE...In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal
  Georgetown Counties. In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and
  Coastal New Hanover Counties.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Moderate risk of rip currents Friday.

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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