Beach Hazards Statement

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
232 AM EDT Tue Sep 15 2026

NCZ106-108-SCZ056-151900-
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0046.260915T1000Z-260916T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Georgetown-
232 AM EDT Tue Sep 15 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...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 Georgetown County.

* WHEN...Today.

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
232 AM EDT Tue Sep 15 2026

SCZ054-151900-
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0046.260915T1000Z-260916T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-
232 AM EDT Tue Sep 15 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current.

* WHERE...Coastal Horry County.

* WHEN...Today.

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

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