Tag: beach

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Beach Hazards Statement issued June 18 at 7:32PM EDT until June 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

* WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...Through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore.
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Beach Hazards Statement issued June 17 at 8:07PM EDT until June 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Shackleford Banks and Bogue Banks beaches. * WHEN...Through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 7:30 AM Wednesday.
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Beach Hazards Statement issued June 17 at 8:05PM EDT until June 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

* WHAT...Strong south to north Longshore Current and Moderate Risk of Rip Currents are both expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Wednesday through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore.
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Beach Hazards Statement issued June 16 at 8:34PM EDT until June 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

* WHAT...Strong South to North Longshore Current and a Moderate Risk of Rip Currents expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Tuesday through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore.
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Beach Hazards Statement issued June 15 at 1:28AM PDT until June 15 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...Elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet with sets up to 7 feet on south facing beaches. * WHERE...Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong rip currents will create hazardous swimming conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Elevated surf driven by a south swell (190 degrees) at 3 feet with a period of 17-18 seconds. This swell and its period both decrease Sunday night into Monday.
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Beach Hazards Statement issued June 15 at 12:48AM PDT until June 16 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...A long period south swell will bring elevated surf up to 5 to 6 feet for south and southwest facing beaches, along with dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast, Los Angeles County Beaches and Palos Verdes Hills. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore.
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Beach Hazards Statement issued June 14 at 1:17AM PDT until June 15 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...Elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet with sets up to 7 feet on south facing beaches expected. * WHERE...Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...From 11 AM PDT this morning through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong rip currents will create hazardous swimming conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...South swell (190 degrees) at 3 feet with a period initially at 19 seconds Saturday afternoon, gradually falling to 16-17 seconds Sunday.