Weather Alerts
Rip Current Statement issued October 9 at 7:48PM EDT until October 10 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to
7 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents expected. Also, strong north to south
longshore current expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM Thursday to noon
EDT Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT
Thursday through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
High Surf Advisory issued October 9 at 7:48PM EDT until October 11 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to
7 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents expected. Also, strong north to south
longshore current expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM Thursday to noon
EDT Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT
Thursday through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Tropical Storm Warning issued October 9 at 11:03PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas
7 to 10 ft.
* WHERE...Northeast South Carolina coastal waters.
* WHEN...Thursday morning through Thursday Evening.
* IMPACTS...Tropical storm force winds and hazardous seas will
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.