34°12'N / 77°50'W / Altitud 6 m / 18:04 02/05/2026, America/New_York (UTC-4)
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* WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents for New Hanover county beaches. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal New Hanover County. In South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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.
Coastal New Hanover
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.
NWS Wilmington NC
02/05/2026, 14:20