Murrells Inlet, SC Weather Alerts

Georgetown County8:25 AM EDT33.55°N, 79.04°WElevation 3 ft

Coastal Flood Advisory

Minor · Expected

Until 9:00 PM Sat·Issued 2:51 AM Sat Oct 24·NWS Wilmington NC

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 24 at 2:51AM EDT until October 24 at 9:00PM 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 High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. Strong north to south longshore current expected.

Where: Coastal Georgetown County.

When: For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 9 PM EDT this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT this morning through this 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. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

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.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Areas: Coastal Georgetown

Rip Current Statement

Moderate · Expected

Until 8:00 PM Sat·Issued 2:51 AM Sat Oct 24·NWS Wilmington NC

Rip Current Statement issued October 24 at 2:51AM 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 High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. Strong north to south longshore current expected.

Where: Coastal Georgetown County.

When: For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 9 PM EDT this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT this morning through this 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. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

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.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Areas: Coastal Georgetown

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