Rip Current Statement for Coastal Horry; Coastal Georgetown
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Coastal New Hanover, Coastal Pender, Coastal Georgetown, Coastal Horry
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- Moderate
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- Likely
What is happening
What: For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. Impacts: Vulnerable causeways to and from local beaches will experience minor coastal flooding....
What the bulletin says to do
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 AM to 10 AM EDT Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT Saturday through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Vulnerable causeways to and from local beaches will experience minor coastal flooding. Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks will observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local officials for the latest information regarding coastal flood impacts and closures. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or other factors.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Rip Current Statement issued October 9 at 8:19PM EDT until October 10 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Official revision - Alert
Rip Current Statement issued October 9 at 8:19PM EDT until October 10 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Wilmington NC. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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