Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 18 at 3:00AM EDT until October 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 18, 2026 - 12:00am
Expires:
October 18, 2026 - 9:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. There is also a
Moderate Risk of rip currents expected for Pender and Georgetown
Counties.
* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender County. In South
Carolina, Coastal Horry County and Coastal Georgetown County.
* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Sunday through Sunday 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; Coastal Georgetown
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov