Issued: Sat Jul 11 | 3:42 AM
In effect for: Coastal Brunswick
Severe: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
* WHAT…Strong west to east longshore current. There is also a
Moderate Risk of rip currents expected.
* WHERE…Coastal Brunswick County.
* WHEN…Today.
* 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.
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.
