Beach Hazards Statement: Coastal Pender

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Beach Hazards Statement — Coastal Pender
Severity: Moderate. Certainty: Likely.
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines
and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, Strong
north to south longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk
of rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Pender County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 9 PM EDT this
evening. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 6 AM EDT this
morning through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal
Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal
flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or
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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.

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