Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 16 at 3:17AM EDT until September 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 16, 2026 - 12:17am
Expires:
September 16, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. A moderate
risk of rip currents is expected as well.
* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New
Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown
Counties.
* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Wednesday through Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers
into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas.
It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to
return to shore.
Instruction:
Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with
lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may
be swept into.
Area Description:
Coastal Pender; Coastal New Hanover; Coastal Georgetown
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov