Beach Hazards Statement

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
142 AM EDT Sat Aug 2 2025

NCZ106-108-030000-
/O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0021.250802T1000Z-250803T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
142 AM EDT Sat Aug 2 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT this morning 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.

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