Active AlertsCoastal Pender

Rip Current Statement

Issued at Sat 9:03 AM Aug. 8

Issued by: National Weather Service

Description

What: Dangerous rip currents.
Where: In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
When: Until 8 PM EDT Today.
Impacts: Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Recommended Action

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.