Rip Current — Coastal New Hanover, North Carolina

2023-08-26 · Coastal New Hanover, North Carolina

Event narrative

Carolina Beach lifeguards reported a total of 22 rescues today in the surf.

Wider weather episode

Almost two dozen swimmers had to be rescued from rip currents at Carolina Beach.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1131371. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.