Beach Hazards Statement issued September 23 at 1:12PM EDT until September 23 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
* WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and o...
**Beach Hazards Statement issued September 23 at 1:12PM EDT until September 23 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC**
* WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current.
There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.
* 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.
**What You Should Do:**
Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into.
**Alert Details:**
- **Severity:** Moderate
- **Urgency:** Expected
- **Issued by:** NWS Wilmington NC
- **Effective:** Sep 23, 2026 1:12 PM UTC
- **Expires:** Sep 23, 2026 2:15 PM UTC
*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*
Discussion (0)
Join the Conversation
Join the conversation
Sign in to share your thoughts, reply to readers, and like comments.
No comments yet. Be the first to comment!