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Rip Current Statement
Cancelled
Coastal Pender; Coastal New Hanover
StatusCancelledStarted about 2 hours ago
Endsexpired
Issued
SeverityModerate
UrgencyExpected
CertaintyLikely
Details
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...Today.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Instructions
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.