Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued May 31 at 10:57AM EDT until May 31 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 31, 2026 - 7:57am
Expires:
May 31, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. There is also a strong north to
south longshore current.
* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal New Hanover County. In
South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown County.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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; Coastal Georgetown
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov