Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 18 at 3:08AM EDT until June 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 12:08am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current. There is also a
Moderate Risk of rip currents expected for Brunswick County
beaches.
* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New
Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal
Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...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: