Beach Hazards Statement for Coastal Pender; Coastal New Hanover
What: Strong south to north longshore current, especially starting in the afternoon. 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...
Official alert brief
WHAT
Strong south to north longshore current, especially starting in the afternoon.
WHERE
Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
WHEN
From 6 AM EDT Monday through Monday 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.
Instructions
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.