Rip Current — Coastal New Hanover, North Carolina

2022-08-27 · Coastal New Hanover, North Carolina

Event narrative

Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue conducted 15 rip current rescues.

Wider weather episode

Moderate to strong rip current activity led to multiple lifeguard rescues.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1044435. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.