Beach Hazards Statement: Coastal Onslow

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Beach Hazards Statement — Coastal Onslow Severity: Moderate. Certainty: Likely. * WHAT...For the first Beach Hazards Statement, strong longshore currents in the surf zone. For the second Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...Onslow County beaches. * WHEN...For the first Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the second Beach Hazards Statement, from Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 12:30 PM Thursday.

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