Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 10 at 11:58AM EDT until October 10 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 10, 2026 - 8:58am
Expires:
October 10, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Strong east to west longshore current. There is also a
Moderate Risk of rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick 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.
Instruction:
Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with
lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may
be swept into.
Area Description:
Coastal Brunswick
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov