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Rip Current Statement
Issued: 6:14 AM Apr. 9, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and strong north to south longshore currents are expected. * WHERE...Coastal New Hanover County. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. 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. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 5:54 AM Apr. 9, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 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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