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Rip Current Statement
Issued: 1:58 AM Apr. 8, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and a strong north to south longshore current expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Wednesday through Wednesday 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. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 6:29 PM Apr. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. * WHERE...Southeast North Carolina and Northeast South Carolina coastal waters. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 AM EDT Thursday. * 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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