Rip Current — Coastal New Hanover, North Carolina

2021-10-02 · Coastal New Hanover, North Carolina

Event narrative

Strong rip currents led to 30 rescues at Wrightsville Beach, NC.

Wider weather episode

Swells from Hurricane Sam led to strong rip currents and multiple rescues at New Hanover County beaches.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 984765. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.