Beach Hazards Statement
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
244 AM EDT Mon Jul 20 2026
NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-210000-
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0036.260720T1000Z-260721T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry-
Coastal Georgetown-
244 AM EDT Mon Jul 20 2026
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current. There is also
a Moderate Risk of rip currents.
* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New
Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal
Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Monday through Monday 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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