Rip Current — Coastal New Hanover, North Carolina

2021-07-06 · Coastal New Hanover, North Carolina

Event narrative

Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue reported 34 rip current rescues due to strong rip currents.

Wider weather episode

Moderate to strong rip current activity led to multiple rescues at New Hanover County beaches.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 973331. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.