Rip Current Statement for Coastal New Hanover
What: Dangerous rip currents expected, especially within a 6 hour window surrounding the Wed afternoon low tide occurring around 3 PM EDT. Impacts: Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Where: Coastal New Hanover...
Official alert brief
WHAT
Dangerous rip currents expected, especially within a 6 hour window surrounding the Wed afternoon low tide occurring around 3 PM EDT.
WHERE
Coastal New Hanover County.
WHEN
From 6 AM EDT Wednesday through Wednesday evening.
IMPACTS
Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Instructions
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.