Rip Current Statement North Carolina, South Carolina | Effective 04/07/2026 23:22
Public safety alert, emergency alert, and weather alert<br />
Description:<br />
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. Strong North to South<br />
longshore currents expected.
* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender County. In South<br />
Carolina, Coastal Horry County.
* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT this morning through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away<br />
from shore into deeper water.
Instruction:<br />
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and<br />