Rip Current Statement. Moderate severity, expected urgency. Coastal New Hanover. In effect until Fri 8 PM.
Coastal New Hanover
In effect until Fri 8 PM
Rip Current Statement issued October 30 at 3:30PM EDT until October 30 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Issued by NWS Wilmington NC.
What to do
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.
Full alert text
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal New Hanover County.
* WHEN...Today.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
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