Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 10 at 7:24PM EDT until June 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 10, 2026 - 4:24pm
Expires:
June 11, 2026 - 1:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Strong South to North longshore current expected. There
is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected.
* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New
Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal
Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Thursday through Thursday 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 New Hanover; Coastal Horry; Coastal Georgetown
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov