CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 1107 AM EDT Wed Apr 8 2026 SCZ054-090000- /O.CAN.KILM.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-260409T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0002.260408T1507Z-260409T0000Z/ Coastal Horry- 1107 AM EDT Wed Apr 8 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Horry County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this 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. && $$ $$