Weather Warning

This warning affects:Coastal Georgetown, Coastal Horry, Coastal New Hanover and Coastal Pender.

Beach Hazards Statement for Coastal Pender, Coastal New Hanover, Coastal Horry, Coastal Georgetown

  • Issued by the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration

AREAS AFFECTED : COASTAL PENDER; COASTAL NEW HANOVER; COASTAL HORRY; COASTAL GEORGETOWN

* WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current. There is also 
a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected. 
 
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover 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.