Beach Hazards Statement Issued: Strong Currents and Rip Current Risk Today
A Beach Hazards Statement is in effect for Coastal Pender, New Hanover, Horry, and Georgetown counties today, October 6, due to strong longshore currents and a moderate rip current risk; exercise caution in and near the water.
Coastal residents and visitors in Pender, New Hanover, Horry, and Georgetown counties are advised to exercise caution in and near the water today, October 6, due to a Beach Hazards Statement issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Wilmington NC.
The NWS reports a moderate risk of rip currents and strong north to south longshore currents are expected today, October 6, until 8:00 PM EDT. This alert specifically impacts Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties in North Carolina, and Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties in South Carolina.
Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into dangerous areas such as rip currents, piers, and jetties, and may make it difficult to return to shore. Swimmers are urged to check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for information on potential hazards.
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