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Beach Hazards Statement — Coastal Pender, NC, Coastal New Hanover, NC, Coastal Horry, SC, Coastal Georgetown, SC
Issued
5:00 AM CDT · Tue, Jul 21 2026
Expires
7:00 PM CDT · Tue, Jul 21 2026
Issuing Office
NWS KILM

Affected Areas

Coastal Pender, NC Coastal New Hanover, NC Coastal Horry, SC Coastal Georgetown, SC

Official Bulletin

* 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...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.

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.