Rip Current — Coastal New Hanover, North Carolina

2021-08-20 · Coastal New Hanover, North Carolina

Event narrative

Strong rip currents generated by Hurricane Henri swells led to 30 rip current rescues at Wrightsville Beach, 8 rescues at Carolina Beach, and 15 at Kure Beach.

Wider weather episode

Swells from Hurricane Henri led to strong rip currents and multiple rescues.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 975610. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.