Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued October 19 at 2:20AM EDT until October 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 18, 2026 - 11:20pm
Expires:
October 19, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to 6
feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous
rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Coastal New Hanover County.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Tuesday. For
the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT this morning through
this evening.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Instruction:
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
Area Description:
Coastal New Hanover
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov