NewsBeach Hazards Statement issued October 6 at 6:19PM EDT until October 6 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
* WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. * WHERE...Coastal Horry County. * WHEN...Today. * 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.