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Rip Current Statement
ExpiredCoastal New Hanover
Status
Ended
Started 2 days ago
Ends
expired
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. A strong north to south longshore current is also expected.
* WHERE...Coastal New Hanover County.
* WHEN...Today.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Instructions
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.
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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