Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued April 15 at 4:11AM EDT until April 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 15, 2025 - 1:11am
Expires:
April 15, 2025 - 1:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Strong West to East longshore current. There is also a
Moderate Risk of rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.
* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Tuesday through Tuesday 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.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Coastal Brunswick
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC