Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued April 5 at 10:51AM EDT until April 5 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 5, 2026 - 7:51am
Expires:
April 5, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Strong longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk
of rip currents.
* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New
Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown County.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this 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 Pender; Coastal New Hanover; Coastal Georgetown
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC