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Horry County12:07 AM EDT33.63°N, 78.97°W

Coastal Flood Advisory

Minor · Expected

From 5:00 AM Sat until 9:00 AM Sat·Issued 9:53 PM Fri Oct 23·NWS Wilmington NC

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 23 at 9:53PM EDT until October 24 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Details

What: For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, Strong north to south longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected.

Where: Coastal Horry County.

When: For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 AM to 9 AM EDT Saturday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 6 AM EDT Saturday through Saturday evening.

Impacts: Vulnerable causeways to and from local beaches may experience minor coastal flooding. Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local officials for the latest information regarding coastal flood impacts and closures. 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.

Additional details: Affected areas listed are based on average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or other factors.

What to do

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

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.

Areas: Coastal Horry

Beach Hazards Statement

Moderate · Expected

From 6:00 AM Sat until 8:00 PM Sat·Issued 9:53 PM Fri Oct 23·NWS Wilmington NC

Beach Hazards Statement issued October 23 at 9:53PM EDT until October 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Details

What: For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, Strong north to south longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected.

Where: Coastal Horry County.

When: For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 AM to 9 AM EDT Saturday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 6 AM EDT Saturday through Saturday evening.

Impacts: Vulnerable causeways to and from local beaches may experience minor coastal flooding. Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local officials for the latest information regarding coastal flood impacts and closures. 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.

Additional details: Affected areas listed are based on average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or other factors.

What to do

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

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.

Areas: Coastal Horry

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