Rip Current Statement issued September 23 at 6:57PM EDT until September 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

**Rip Current Statement issued September 23 at 6:57PM EDT until September 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC**

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. Strong north to south longshore current also expected.

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Thursday through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

**What You Should Do:**

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.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Wilmington NC

- **Effective:** Sep 23, 2026 6:57 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 24, 2026 4:00 AM UTC

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