Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued June 3 at 2:51AM EDT until June 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 2, 2026 - 11:51pm
Expires:
June 3, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. There will also be a
strong north to south longshore current.
* WHERE...Coastal New Hanover County.
* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT this morning through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Coastal New Hanover
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC