Alertes en vigueur Cape Golf & Racquet Club, NC

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and a strong north to southlongshore current.* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers awayfrom shore into deeper water.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax andfloat. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in adirection following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face theshore and call or wave for help.