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Beach Hazard Statement
Issued: 6:52 AM Jun. 19, 2026 – National Weather Service
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown 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. 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. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 6:29 AM Jun. 19, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. * WHERE...Southeast North Carolina and Northeast South Carolina coastal waters out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. &&
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