Beach Hazards Statement for Coastal Pender; Coastal New Hanover; Coastal Horry +1 more
What: Strong south to north longshore current. 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. Where: In...
Official alert brief
WHAT
Strong south to north longshore current.
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 Tuesday through Tuesday 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.
Instructions
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.