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Beach Hazards Statement

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Coastal Horry; Coastal Georgetown

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Severity Moderate
Urgency Expected
Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected, mainly south of North Myrtle Beach.
* WHERE...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.

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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