Rip Current — Coastal New Hanover, North Carolina

2023-07-03 · Coastal New Hanover, North Carolina

Event narrative

A total of 90 rip current rescues were reported by county lifeguards. Carolina Beach Ocean Rescue reported 70 rip current rescues, Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue reported 18 rip current rescues, and 2 rescues were reported at Kure Beach.

Wider weather episode

Moderate to strong rip currents along with holiday weekend crowds led to multiple rescues at local beaches.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1106095. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.