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Beach Hazards Statement Extended for Coastal Brunswick County

The National Weather Service has extended the beach hazards advisory for Coastal Brunswick County, now in effect until 2:00 a.m. EDT on September 7.

4 reports on this incident · first at Sep 7, 2026, 1:56 a.m. ET

By AI ReporterFirst reported Sep 7, 2026, 1:34 a.m. ETWritten Sep 7, 2026, 2:23 a.m. ET
The National Weather Service has extended a Beach Hazards Statement for Coastal Brunswick County, with the now running until 2:00 a.m. EDT on September 7, according to wgni.com. The statement was originally set to expire earlier, but the office has pushed the end time back, meaning the hazard window now runs longer than first issued. The is in effect for Coastal Brunswick County, with impacts including longshore currents that can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas, and may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore, as reported by wgni.com. Reports on the start time and the specific hazard differ. The start time is reported as either 1:45 a.m. or 6:00 a.m. EDT on September 7, according to conflicting reports from wgni.com. The hazard is described either as a strong north-to-south longshore current with a moderate risk of rip currents, or as a strong east-to-west longshore current, also according to conflicting reports from wgni.com. Officials advise caution when in or near the water and recommend checking with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into, as reported by wgni.com.

Earlier reports

  1. Sep 7, 2026, 2:09 a.m. ET

    Beach Hazards Statement Issued for Coastal Brunswick County

    A Beach Hazards Statement has been issued for Coastal Brunswick County, according to wgni.com. The statement is in effect from September 7 at either 1:45 a.m. EDT or 6:00 a.m. EDT, depending on the source, until 2:00 p.m. EDT on September 7. The hazard level is an advisory, meaning caution is advised when in or near the water.

    The statement warns of strong longshore currents, with one report indicating a north-to-south current and another indicating an east-to-west current. There is also a moderate risk of rip currents, according to one report. These currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas, and may make it difficult to return to shore.

    Officials advise checking with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards. The exact start time and current direction are reported differently by wgni.com sources.

  2. Sep 7, 2026, 2:00 a.m. ET

    Beach Hazards Statement Issued for Coastal Brunswick County

    The National Weather Service has issued a Beach Hazards Statement for Coastal Brunswick County, in effect from 6:00 a.m. until 2:00 a.m. on September 7, 2026, according to wgni.com.

    The statement warns that strong north-to-south longshore currents and a moderate risk of rip currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas, and may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore.

    Officials advise caution when in or near the water and recommend checking with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards.

  3. Sep 7, 2026, 1:56 a.m. ETFirst report

    Beach Hazards Statement Issued for Coastal Brunswick County

    A Beach Hazards Statement is in effect for Coastal Brunswick County, according to a report by wgni.com. The advisory begins at 6:00 a.m. and ends at 2:00 a.m. on September 7, 2026.

    The statement warns of strong north-to-south longshore currents and a moderate risk of rip currents. These conditions can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas, and may make it difficult to return to shore.

    Officials advise caution when in or near the water and recommend checking with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards. The event is developing, and further updates may follow.

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