Beach Hazards Statement for Coastal Georgetown
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Coastal New Hanover, Coastal Georgetown
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- Official severity
- Moderate
- Official urgency
- Expected
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- Likely
What is happening
What: For the Beach Hazards Statement, Strong north to south longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. Impacts: Vulnerable causeways to and...
What the bulletin says to do
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. 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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Bulletin details
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, Strong north to south longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Coastal Georgetown County. * WHEN...Today. * IMPACTS...Vulnerable causeways to and from local beaches may experience minor coastal flooding. Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local officials for the latest information regarding coastal flood impacts and closures. 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.
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Official revisions
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Beach Hazards Statement issued October 7 at 2:27PM EDT until October 7 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Official revision - Update
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 7 at 2:27PM EDT until October 7 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Wilmington NC. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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