Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued September 24 at 12:45AM EDT until September 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 23, 2026 - 9:45pm
Expires:
September 24, 2026 - 5:45am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, several inches of
inundation above ground level is expected in low-lying areas
near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory,
large breaking waves of 5 to 7 feet expected in the surf zone.
For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents are expected.
* WHERE...Coastal New Hanover County.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 AM to 8 AM EDT
this morning. For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM this
morning to 8 PM EDT this evening. For the High Rip Current
Risk, from 6 AM EDT this morning through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal
Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal
flooding. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Instruction:
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
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
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov