Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued April 14 at 4:28AM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 14, 2025 - 1:28am
Expires:
April 14, 2025 - 1:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current with Moderate
Risk of rip currents for beaches of Horry County north of Myrtle
Beach and all Brunswick County beaches.
* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender County, Coastal New
Hanover County and Coastal Brunswick County west of Ocean Isle
Beach. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown
Counties.
* WHEN...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 Brunswick; Coastal Horry; Coastal Georgetown
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC