Beach Hazards Statement issued September 23 at 6:57PM EDT until September 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Issue date: 2026-09-23T22:57+00:00
* WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Thursday through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore.
