Beach Hazards Statement in New Hanover County, North Carolina
Issued by the National Weather Service and archived by Claims Pages
EXPIRED
5/1/2026 8:07:00 PM (UTC)
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
5/1/2026 8:07:00 PM until 5/2/2026
* WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. There is also a
Moderate Risk of rip currents expected at New Hanover beaches.
* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal New Hanover County. In
South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown County.
* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Saturday through Saturday 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.
