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Rip Current Statement issued October 24 at 11:25AM EDT until October 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC, United States of America

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* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines
and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking
waves up to 6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current
Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal New Hanover County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 9 PM EDT this
evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Monday.
For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal
Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal
flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or
impacts. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.

Measurements

Coordinates39.9645, -100.8105
RegionCoastal New Hanover
Location Precisioncountry
Issuing AuthorityUnited States of America — us-noaa-nws-en
Cap UrgencyExpected
Cap CertaintyLikely
Cap Expires2026-10-24T20:00:00-04:00

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