Pender County, NC
Alerts
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In effect from Thursday 06/11 6:00 AM EDT – Thursday 06/11 8:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Wilmington NC
What
Strong South to North longshore current expected. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected.
Where
In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
When
From 6 AM EDT Thursday through Thursday evening.
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.
What to Do
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.
Areas Impacted
- Coastal Pender
- Coastal New Hanover
- Coastal Horry
- Coastal Georgetown
Tips to Stay Safe
Your area may see dangerous swimming conditions. Use caution:
- Stay off of rocks and jetties due to dangerous conditions
- Stay out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions, and stay near occupied lifeguard towers
- Keep small children in sight and within arm’s reach at all times.
Briefing
From the Forecaster
Warm Wednesday
Created by the NWS Wilmington, NC WFO
Warm Wednesday with plenty of high clouds. High temperatures in the low 90s away from the coast, with heat indices in the mid to upper 90s.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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