33°28'N / 79°5'W / Altitude 1 m / 05:39 2026/09/16, America/New_York (UTC-4)
From: 2026/09/16, 06:00
To: 2026/09/16, 20:00
* WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. A moderate risk of rip currents is expected as well. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Wednesday through Wednesday 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 Georgetown
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
2026/09/16, 03:17