{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.3008e54bc3918a0e890229621543c09f3f7b3403.001.2","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Beach Hazards Statement issued July 14 at 3:06PM EDT until July 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-14","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.3008e54bc3918a0e890229621543c09f3f7b3403.001.2","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Wilmington NC"},"word_count":260,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Beach Hazards Statement: Beach Hazards Statement issued July 14 at 3:06PM EDT until July 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Coastal Pender; Coastal New Hanover\n**Issued by:** NWS Wilmington NC\n**Sent:** 2026-07-14T15:06:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-14T15:06:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-14T22:00:00-04:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, Strong north to south\nlongshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents.\nFor the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation\nabove ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines\nand tidal waterways.\n\n* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.\n\n* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this\nevening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 PM to 10 PM\nEDT this evening.\n\n* IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal\nWaterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal\nflooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or\nimpacts. Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers\ninto rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas.\nIt may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to\nreturn to shore.\n\n* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on\naverage tide conditions. Additional locations may experience\nflooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or\nother factors.\n\n## Instructions\nIf travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be\nclosed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of\nunknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone\nproperty.\n\nCaution should be used when in or near the water. Check with\nlifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may\nbe swept into."}