Rip Current — Coastal New Hanover, North Carolina

2021-08-14 · Coastal New Hanover, North Carolina

Event narrative

Moderate rip current activity led to 14 rip current rescues in total across New Hanover county beaches during the day. There were 8 at Wrightsville Beach, 3 at Carolina Beach, and 3 at Kure Beach.

Wider weather episode

Moderate rip current activity led to multiple rescues across New Hanover County.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 975602. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.