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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
254 PM EDT Sat Sep 13 2025

NCZ106-132100-
/O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0069.000000T0000Z-250913T1900Z/
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0032.000000T0000Z-250914T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-
254 PM EDT Sat Sep 13 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Pender 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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