{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.bbdd93d50eb3261e7a917280c50867185fa0d8a0.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Beach Hazards Statement issued July 6 at 11:02AM EDT until July 6 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-06","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.bbdd93d50eb3261e7a917280c50867185fa0d8a0.001.1","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":134,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Beach Hazards Statement: Beach Hazards Statement issued July 6 at 11:02AM EDT until July 6 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; Coastal Horry; Coastal Georgetown\n**Issued by:** NWS Wilmington NC\n**Sent:** 2026-07-06T11:02:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-06T11:02:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-06T20:00:00-04:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current.\n\n* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New\nHanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal\nGeorgetown Counties.\n\n* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT today.\n\n* IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into\nrip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may\nsweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to\nshore.\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."}