Beach Hazards Statement issued September 16 at 3:17AM EDT until September 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Issue date: 2026-09-16T07:17+00:00
* WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. * WHERE...Coastal Horry. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Wednesday through Wednesday 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.
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 15 at 8:10PM EDT until September 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Issue date: 2026-09-16T00:10+00:00
* WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. A moderate risk of rip currents is expected as well. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Wednesday through Wednesday 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.
