Beach Hazards Statement — Coastal Brunswick; Coastal Horry Severity: Moderate. Certainty: Likely. * WHAT... Strong east to west longshore current for south-facing beaches. Strong north to south longshore current for east-facing beaches. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected for Horry County beaches. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Brunswick County. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry County. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Tuesday through Tuesday 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.
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