Beach Hazard Statement

Locations Affected

Myrtle Grove, NC ∙ Winyah Bay, SC ∙ Myrtle Beach AFB, SC ∙ Topsail Beach, NC ∙ Murrells Inlet, SC ∙ North Myrtle Beach Grand Strand Airport, SC ∙ Carolina Beach, NC ∙ Cat Island, SC ∙ Forestbrook, SC ∙ Little River, SC

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 245 AM EDT Sun Jul 19 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Strong south to north 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 Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * 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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