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Rip Current Statement — Coastal New Hanover 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 High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet expected in the surf zone. Strong north to south longshore current expected. * WHERE...Coastal New Hanover County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 9 PM EDT this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT this morning through this evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT Monday. * 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. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * 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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