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Coastal Hazard Message

National Weather Service Wilmington NC

748 PM EDT Wed May 6 2026



NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-080000-

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Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry-

Coastal Georgetown-

748 PM EDT Wed May 6 2026



...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT

THURSDAY THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...



* WHAT...Strong south to north 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...From 6 AM EDT Thursday through Thursday 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.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



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.



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