Beach Hazards Statement: Coastal New Hanover

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Beach Hazards Statement — Coastal New Hanover Severity: Moderate. Certainty: Likely. * WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current, mainly in the morning. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal New Hanover County. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Wednesday through Wednesday evening. * 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.

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