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Location: Carolina Beach, NC
Elevation: 3ft
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Rip Current Statement
Issued: 11:26 PM Apr. 9, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 6:48 PM Apr. 9, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 4 to 6 ft.

* WHERE...Southeast North Carolina and Northeast South Carolina
coastal waters.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

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