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Rip Current Statement — Coastal Pender; Coastal New Hanover Severity: Moderate. Certainty: Likely. * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 to 6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. Strong south to north longshore current. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT Sunday through Sunday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 AM to 10 AM EDT Sunday. * 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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