Beach Hazards Statement issued June 17 at 8:05PM EDT until June 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

* WHAT…Strong south to north Longshore Current and Moderate Risk
of Rip Currents are both expected.

* WHERE…In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New
Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal
Georgetown Counties.

* WHEN…From 6 AM EDT Wednesday through Wednesday 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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