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Beach Hazards Statement

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Coastal Pender; Coastal Horry

Starts Oct 18, 6:00 AM EDT

Ends Oct 18, 8:00 PM EDT

Issued Oct 17, 7:38 PM EDT

Severity Moderate

Urgency Expected

Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected for Pender County.

* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender County. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry County.

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

Instructions

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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