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CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
738 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

NCZ108-SCZ056-170800-
/O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0054.261017T1000Z-261018T0000Z/
Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Georgetown-
738 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current.

* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal New Hanover County. In 
  South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown County.

* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Saturday through Saturday 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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