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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
317 AM EDT Wed Sep 16 2026

NCZ106-108-SCZ056-170000-
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0047.260916T1000Z-260917T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Georgetown-
317 AM EDT Wed Sep 16 2026

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

* WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. A moderate
  risk of rip currents is expected as well.

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Wednesday through Wednesday 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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SCZ054-170000-
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0047.260916T1000Z-260917T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-
317 AM EDT Wed Sep 16 2026

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

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

* WHERE...Coastal Horry.

* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Wednesday through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$