Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued April 9 at 7:26PM EDT until April 10 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 9, 2026 - 4:26pm
Expires:
April 10, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal New Hanover County. In
South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown County.
* WHEN...Through Friday 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; Coastal Georgetown
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov