Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 7 at 1:34AM EDT until September 7 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 6, 2026 - 10:34pm
Expires:
September 7, 2026 - 6:45am
Description:
* WHAT...For the first Beach Hazards Statement, Strong north to
south longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip
currents. For the second Beach Hazards Statement, Strong north
to south longshore current. 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...For the first Beach Hazards Statement, until 2 AM EDT
early this morning. For the second Beach Hazards Statement,
from 6 AM EDT this morning through 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 New Hanover; Coastal Horry; Coastal Georgetown
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov