Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
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...For the Beach Hazards Statement, Strong east to west
longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip
currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4
to 7 feet expected in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.
* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this
evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM to 8 PM EDT
Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. 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.