Rip Current Statement

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 252 AM EDT Fri Jun 19 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. Strong south to north longshore current also expected. * WHERE...Coastal Horry County, mainly north of Myrtle Beach. * WHEN...Today. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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.