Summary
Thousands of people in several U.S. states have been warned to stay out of the water due to dangerous conditions like strong currents and large waves. The National Weather Service has issued warnings and advisories in states including North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, and Florida. These warnings caution about risks such as rip currents, coastal flooding, and hazardous swimming conditions.
Key Facts
- The National Weather Service issued beach hazard and rip current statements in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, and Florida.
- Rip currents can pull swimmers away from shore, leading to potential injuries such as neck and back injuries.
- Strong currents can make it hard for swimmers to return to the shore.
- North Carolina has a coastal flood advisory expecting up to three feet of flooding in low-lying areas.
- Virginia's coastal flood advisories are in effect until Thursday, expecting up to one foot of flooding.
- Beach hazard statements in North Carolina warn of dangerous rip currents and large waves.
- Florida shorelines in Volusia and Brevard counties have a beach hazard statement in effect.
- The National Weather Service advises inexperienced swimmers to stay out of the water and provides safety tips if caught in a rip current.
