Watches, Warnings & Advisories



2 products issued by NWS for:

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
500 AM EDT Wed May 8 2024

SCZ056-090900-
Coastal Georgetown-
500 AM EDT Wed May 8 2024

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

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast South Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Beach Hazards Statement for Strong Longshore Current.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible Thu into Fri.

Elevated rip current potential may continue into Thursday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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Beach Hazards Statement

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
335 AM EDT Wed May 8 2024

NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-082300-
/O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0008.240508T1000Z-240509T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry-
Coastal Georgetown-
335 AM EDT Wed May 8 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT 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 Horry and Coastal
  Georgetown Counties.

* 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.

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