Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 12 at 2:33AM EDT until May 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 11, 2026 - 11:33pm
Expires:
May 12, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current, except east to
west longshore current in Brunswick County. There is also a
Moderate Risk of rip currents for Pender, New Hanover and
Georgetown Counties.
* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender, Coastal New Hanover
and Coastal Brunswick Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal
Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT this morning through this 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 Brunswick; Coastal Horry; Coastal Georgetown
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender: