Beach Hazards Statement issued September 23 at 2:59AM EDT until September 23 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

**Beach Hazards Statement issued September 23 at 2:59AM EDT until September 23 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC**

* WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.

* WHEN...Today.

* 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.

**What You Should Do:**

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.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Wilmington NC

- **Effective:** Sep 23, 2026 2:59 AM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 23, 2026 8:00 PM UTC

*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*