Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued May 28 at 3:09AM EDT until May 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 28, 2025 - 12:09am
Expires:
May 28, 2025 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
Instruction:
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
Area Description:
Coastal Pender; Coastal New Hanover
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC