Beach Hazards Statement for Coastal Pender; Coastal New Hanover; Coastal Horry +1 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Coastal New Hanover, Coastal Pender, Coastal Georgetown, Coastal Horry
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What is happening
What: For the Beach Hazards Statement, Strong south to north longshore current is expected. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. Impacts: Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents,...
What the bulletin says 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. 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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, Strong south to north longshore current is expected. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Monday through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. 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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- Alert
Beach Hazards Statement issued August 2 at 8:02PM EDT until August 3 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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