Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued September 25 at 1:32AM EDT until September 25 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 24, 2026 - 10:32pm
Expires:
September 25, 2026 - 6:45am
Description:
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation
above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines
and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender County.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 AM to 9 AM EDT this
morning.
* IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal
Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal
flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or
impacts. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
Instruction:
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
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 Pender
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov