Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check withlifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you maybe swept into.
* WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. There is alsoa Moderate Risk of rip currents for the beaches of New HanoverCounty.* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal New Hanover County. InSouth Carolina, Coastal Georgetown County.* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Monday through Monday evening.* IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfersinto rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas.It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult toreturn to shore.