Beach Hazards Statement in New Hanover County, North Carolina
Issued by the National Weather Service and archived by Claims Pages
EXPIRED
7/2/2025 4:01:00 AM (UTC)
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
7/2/2025 4:01:00 AM until 7/2/2025 8:00:00 PM
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.
* WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current. There is also a
Moderate Risk of rip currents expected.
* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal New Hanover County. In
South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown County.
* WHEN...Through this 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.
