Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued April 14 at 3:30PM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 14, 2025 - 12:30pm
Expires:
April 14, 2025 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current. There is also a
Moderate Risk of rip currents for the beaches of Horry County
north of Myrtle Beach and all Brunswick County beaches.
* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender, Coastal New Hanover
and Coastal Brunswick Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal
Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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