Rip Current Statement

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
334 AM EDT Fri Jul 10 2026

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Coastal Horry-
334 AM EDT Fri Jul 10 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected and strong south to north
  longshore current.

* WHERE...Coastal Horry County north of Myrtle Beach.

* WHEN...Today.

* 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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