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Rip Current in Coastal New Hanover, North Carolina

Rip Current July 4, 2023 · Coastal New Hanover, North Carolina

What the National Weather Service wrote

A total of 46 rip current rescues were reported by county lifeguards. Carolina Beach Ocean Rescue reported 25 rip current rescues, Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue reported 18 rip current rescues, and 3 rescues were reported at Kure Beach.

The wider storm

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

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1106096. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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