NewsBeach Hazards Statement issued October 7 at 2:27PM EDT until October 7 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
* WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal New Hanover County. * WHEN...Today. * 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.