Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 6 at 11:02AM EDT until July 6 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 6, 2026 - 8:02am
Expires:
July 6, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current.
* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New
Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal
Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT today.
* 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