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Rip Current Statement


Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
238 AM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025

NCZ106-108-040000-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0031.251003T1000Z-251004T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
238 AM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. Also a strong north to
  south longshore current will remain active.

* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT this morning through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

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