Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 31 at 10:57AM EDT until May 31 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 31, 2026 - 7:57am
Expires:
May 31, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. There is also a
Moderate Risk of rip currents.
* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender County. In South
Carolina, Coastal Horry County.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this 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.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Coastal Pender; Coastal Horry
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov