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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
753 PM EDT Wed Jun 19 2024

NCZ110-200900-
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Coastal Brunswick-
753 PM EDT Wed Jun 19 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Strong east to west longshore current. There is also a
  Moderate Risk of rip currents expected west of Ocean Isle Beach.

* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.

* WHEN...Through Thursday 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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NCZ106-108-SCZ056-200900-
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Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Georgetown-
753 PM EDT Wed Jun 19 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. A moderate longshore current is
  also expected this afternoon and could become strong at times.

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

* WHEN...Through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

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SCZ054-200900-
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Coastal Horry-
753 PM EDT Wed Jun 19 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. High risk of rip currents Myrtle
  Beach south and a moderate risk north of Myrtle Beach. There is
  also a strong north to south longshore current north of Myrtle
  Beach. A moderate longshore current is expected elsewhere this
  afternoon and could become strong at times.

* WHERE...Coastal Horry County.

* WHEN...Through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

LEW