{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.6c22e625bbe08222fb2e0898135a0b1550f29dfc.002.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Beach Hazards Statement issued June 7 at 3:20AM EDT until June 7 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-06-07","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.6c22e625bbe08222fb2e0898135a0b1550f29dfc.002.1","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":126,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Beach Hazards Statement: Beach Hazards Statement issued June 7 at 3:20AM EDT until June 7 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:** 2026-06-07T03:20:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-06-07T03:20:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-06-07T20:00:00-04:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current. There is also a\nModerate Risk of rip currents expected.\n\n* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.\n\n* WHEN...Through this evening.\n\n* IMPACTS...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## Instructions\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."}