Beach Hazards Statement 04/27/2025 07:50 for North Carolina areas

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued April 27 at 10:50AM EDT until April 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 27, 2025 - 7:50am
Expires: 
April 27, 2025 - 5:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. * 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.
Instruction: 
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.
Area Description: 
Coastal Pender; Coastal New Hanover
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wilmington NC