North Carolina Moderate Rip Current Statement | Effective 07/20/2026 23:40

Headline: 
Rip Current Statement issued July 21 at 2:40AM EDT until July 21 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event: 
Rip Current Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 20, 2026 - 11:40pm
Expires: 
July 21, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County. * WHEN...Today. * 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 Brunswick
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wilmington NC