Regional NWS Alerts Details
Weather Alerts for INLAND PENDER COIssued by the National Weather Service |
BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT | ||
INLAND PENDER CO | ||
Areas Affected: Coastal New Hanover - Coastal Pender |
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Effective: Sat, 8/18 6:00am | Updated: Sat, 8/18 6:40am | Urgency: Expected |
Expires: Sat, 8/18 8:00pm | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Likely |
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Details:
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Beach Hazards Statement, which is in effect through this evening. Southwesterly winds between 10 and 15 knots will create strong south to north longshore currents at the beaches of Horry, New Hanover, and Pender counties. Information: Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. Often, if the longshore current is strong enough, it will sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore. Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with the lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards. |