Rip Current — Coastal New Hanover, North Carolina

2021-07-04 · Coastal New Hanover, North Carolina

Event narrative

Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue reported 38 rip current rescues in the afternoon from moderate rip currents.

Wider weather episode

Moderate rip current activity led to multiple rescues at local New Hanover county beaches.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 973329. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.