Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC

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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
248 PM EDT Sat Oct 19 2024

NCZ107-192000-
/O.CAN.KILM.CF.Y.0144.000000T0000Z-241019T1900Z/
Inland New Hanover-
248 PM EDT Sat Oct 19 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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NCZ108-SCZ056-200000-
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0045.000000T0000Z-241020T0000Z/
Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Georgetown-
248 PM EDT Sat Oct 19 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. There is also a
  Moderate Risk of rip currents.

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

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