Rip Current Statement 10, NWS Wilmington, NC

Issued

Jul 9, 2026, 7:37 PM EDT (23:37 UTC)

In effect from

Jul 10, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT

Expired

Jul 10, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT

In force

14 hr

Issued by

NWS Wilmington, NC

Counties Brunswick County, NC, Horry County, SC

The Wilmington radar (KLTX), 16 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:40 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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598 
WHUS42 KILM 092337
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
737 PM EDT Thu Jul 9 2026

NCZ106-100745-
/O.EXP.KILM.BH.S.0030.000000T0000Z-260710T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0031.260710T1000Z-260711T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-
737 PM EDT Thu Jul 9 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current. There is also a
  Moderate Risk of rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Pender County.

* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Friday through Friday 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with
lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may
be swept into.

&&

$$

NCZ108-SCZ056-100745-
/O.EXP.KILM.BH.S.0030.000000T0000Z-260710T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0031.260710T1000Z-260711T0000Z/
Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Georgetown-
737 PM EDT Thu Jul 9 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current. There is also a
  Moderate Risk of rip currents expected.

* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal New Hanover County. In 
  South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown County.

* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Friday through Friday 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with
lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may
be swept into.

&&

$$

SCZ054-100745-
/O.EXP.KILM.BH.S.0030.000000T0000Z-260710T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0010.260710T1000Z-260711T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-
737 PM EDT Thu Jul 9 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. There is also the threat
  of a strong south to north longshore current.

* WHERE...Coastal Horry County.

* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Friday through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

NCZ110-100745-
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0010.260710T1000Z-260711T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
737 PM EDT Thu Jul 9 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.

* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Friday through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

584 
WHUS42 KILM 100734
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
334 AM EDT Fri Jul 10 2026

NCZ106-108-SCZ056-110000-
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0031.260710T1000Z-260711T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Georgetown-
334 AM EDT Fri Jul 10 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current. There is also a
  Moderate Risk of rip currents expected.

* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New 
  Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown County.

* WHEN...Today.

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with
lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may
be swept into.

&&

$$

NCZ110-110000-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0010.260710T1000Z-260711T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
334 AM EDT Fri Jul 10 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.

* WHEN...Today.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

SCZ054-110000-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0010.260710T1000Z-260711T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-
334 AM EDT Fri Jul 10 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected and strong south to north
  longshore current.

* WHERE...Coastal Horry County north of Myrtle Beach.

* WHEN...Today.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

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436 
WHUS42 KILM 102342
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
742 PM EDT Fri Jul 10 2026

NCZ106-108-SCZ056-110045-
/O.EXP.KILM.BH.S.0031.000000T0000Z-260711T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Georgetown-
742 PM EDT Fri Jul 10 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...


$$

NCZ110-110045-
/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-260711T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
742 PM EDT Fri Jul 10 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...


$$

SCZ054-110045-
/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-260711T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-
742 PM EDT Fri Jul 10 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...


$$

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