Beach Hazards Statement for Coastal New Hanover; Coastal Georgetown
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- Coastal New Hanover, Coastal Georgetown
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What is happening
What: Strong north to south longshore current. 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. Where: In North Carolina, Coastal New Hanover County. In South...
What the bulletin says to do
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...Strong north to south longshore current. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal New Hanover County. In South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown County. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Saturday through Saturday 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.
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Beach Hazards Statement issued October 16 at 7:38PM EDT until October 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
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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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