The New Hanover County sea community of Wrightsville Beach — just east of Wilmington — announced drastic measures to close the town’s beach to swimming ahead of Hurricane Erin.
The storm is expected to remain off the North Carolina coast, but breaking waves of 10 to 20+ feet are expected from the Outer Banks and in areas south, such as New Hanover County.
A high surf advisory is in effect in New Hanover County from early Tuesday to 11 p.m. Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.
By 3 p.m. Monday, Wrightsville Beach lifeguards reported more than 50 rip current rescues in the surf, according to the National Weather Service office in Wilmington.
Soon after that, the Wrightsville Beach Fire Department announced a no-swim advisory due to strong rip currents and large swells.
“These swells are producing powerful rip currents that can create extremely hazardous swimming conditions,” said Proffitt. “The safety of our beachgoers is always our top priority, and we urge everyone to follow this advisory.”
The dates for the swimming ban are from Tuesday to Friday.
Officials said they “hope” conditions will improve for weekend swimming.
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