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Beach Hazard Statment


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Event: Beach Hazards Statement
Alert:
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS 
EVENING... 
 
* WHAT...Strong north-to-south longshore current. There is also a 
Moderate Risk of rip currents expected. 
 
* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New 
Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal 
Georgetown Counties. 
 
* WHEN...Through this 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.
Target Area:
Coastal Georgetown
Coastal Horry
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