Rip Current Statement Issued for Local Coasts Until 8:45 PM EDT
A Rip Current Statement has been issued for coastal Pender, New Hanover, Brunswick, Horry, and Georgetown counties, effective until 8:45 PM EDT tonight, October 11.
A Rip Current Statement has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) in Wilmington, NC, for coastal areas including Pender, New Hanover, Brunswick, Horry, and Georgetown counties. This statement is effective immediately, October 11, at 7:31 PM EDT, and is expected to expire at 8:45 PM EDT tonight.
The NWS has categorized this as a Moderate severity event. While specific instructions were not provided in the alert, beachgoers and swimmers in the affected areas should exercise caution near the ocean. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which can pull even strong swimmers out to sea.
Residents and visitors in Coastal Pender, Coastal New Hanover, Coastal Brunswick, Coastal Horry, and Coastal Georgetown counties are advised to be aware of the increased risk of rip currents during this period. Always swim near a lifeguard if possible, and never swim alone.
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