Rip Current Statement issued April 7 at 3:39AM EDT until April 7 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

* WHAT…For the Beach Hazards Statement, Strong south to north
longshore current. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip
currents expected.

* WHERE…Coastal Horry County.

* WHEN…Through this evening.

* IMPACTS…Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water. 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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