Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued April 9 at 2:14AM EDT until April 9 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 8, 2026 - 11:14pm
Expires:
April 9, 2026 - 9:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and strong north to south
longshore currents are expected.
* WHERE...Coastal New Hanover County.
* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT this morning through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water. Longshore currents can sweep
swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and
other hazardous areas.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender: