North Carolina, South Carolina Beach Hazards Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/27/2026 16:42

Headline: 
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 27 at 7:42PM EDT until May 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event: 
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 27, 2026 - 4:42pm
Expires: 
May 27, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description: 
The strong south to north longshore current will continue to subside as winds slow down this evening. A moderate risk of rip currents will continue.
Area Description: 
Coastal Pender; Coastal New Hanover; Coastal Horry; Coastal Georgetown
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov