Beach Hazard Statement

Locations Affected

Georgetown County Airport, SC ∙ Garden City, SC ∙ Nixons Crossroads, SC ∙ Ogden, NC ∙ South Island, SC ∙ Myrtle Beach, SC ∙ Surf City, NC ∙ Socastee, SC ∙ Atlantic Beach, SC ∙ Myrtle Grove, NC

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 350 AM EDT Thu Jun 19 2025 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents . * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...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. 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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