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Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC

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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
508 AM EDT Mon May 27 2024

SCZ054-271715-
/O.EXA.KILM.BH.S.0010.240527T1000Z-240528T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-
508 AM EDT Mon May 27 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current. There is also a
  Moderate Risk of rip currents expected for areas north of
  Myrtle Beach.

* WHERE...Coastal Horry County.

* WHEN...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.

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.

&&

$$

NCZ106-108-SCZ056-271715-
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0010.240527T1000Z-240528T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Georgetown-
508 AM EDT Mon May 27 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current.

* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New
  Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown County.

* WHEN...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.

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.

&&

$$

ABW