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Rip Current Statement
Coastal Brunswick
Rip Current Statement issued August 2 at 11:02AM EDT until August 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Alert Description
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County. * WHEN...Today. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Safety Instructions
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
Time Information
Effective
Aug 2, 2026, 3:02 PM
Expires
Aug 3, 2026, 12:00 AM
Issued
Aug 2, 2026, 3:02 PM
Alert Details
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Category
Met
Issued By
NWS Wilmington NC
National Weather Service