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Beach Hazards Statement
ActiveWest Carteret; Coastal Onslow
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Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
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Likely
Details
* WHAT...Strong longshore currents in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Crystal Coast beaches.
* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions.
Instructions
Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas. In many cases, the longshore current is strong enough to prevent swimmers from being able to keep their feet on the bottom making it difficult to return to shore.
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