Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 16 at 8:34PM EDT until June 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 16, 2025 - 5:34pm
Expires:
June 17, 2025 - 2:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Strong South to North Longshore Current and 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...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.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Coastal Pender; Coastal New Hanover; Coastal Horry; Coastal Georgetown
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC