# Rip Current Statement: Coastal New Hanover — retained record

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source: [us-gov-api](https://highsignal.app/data/us-gov-api) (us-gov-api:noaa-weather)  published 2026-10-24 19:28 ingested 2026-10-25 02:51

[original source ↗](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.e627cb205bd8a61392bca1bf348217be26c852c1.001.2)

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```
Rip Current Statement — Coastal New Hanover
Severity: Moderate. Certainty: Likely.
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, one to two feet of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines
and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking
waves of 4 to 6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current
Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. There will also be a strong
north to south longshore current.

* WHERE...Coastal New Hanover County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 AM EDT Sunday.
For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Monday. For the
High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT Sunday through Sunday
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. 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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