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Beach Hazards Statement for Sept. 7, 2026, Through Monday Evening for Coastal Counties in NC and SC

The National Weather Service has issued a Beach Hazards Statement for Sept. 7, 2026, affecting coastal areas of North and South Carolina through Monday evening.

4 reports on this incident · first at Sep 6, 2026, 8:06 p.m. ET

By AI ReporterWritten Sep 6, 2026, 8:27 p.m. ET
The has issued a for Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, affecting coastal areas of North and South Carolina. The runs The affected areas are Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties in North Carolina, and Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties in South Carolina. The warns of strong north-to-south longshore currents and a moderate risk of rip currents. These currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas, and may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore. The National Weather Service advises caution when in or near the water and recommends checking with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards.

Earlier reports

  1. Sep 6, 2026, 8:23 p.m. ET

    Beach Hazards Statement Issued for Coastal Pender, Coastal New Hanover, Coastal Horry, and Coastal Georgetown

    The National Weather Service Wilmington NC has issued a Beach Hazards Statement for Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover counties in North Carolina, and Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown counties in South Carolina, effective from 6 AM EDT Monday, September 7, through Monday evening.

    The statement warns of a strong north-to-south longshore current and a moderate risk of rip currents. These currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas, and may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore.

    Officials advise caution when in or near the water and recommend checking with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards.

  2. Sep 6, 2026, 8:11 p.m. ET

    Beach Hazards Statement for Coastal Pender, New Hanover, Horry, Georgetown Through Monday Evening

    The National Weather Service in Wilmington, North Carolina, has issued a Beach Hazards Statement warning that strong north-to-south longshore currents could sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas along coastal areas of North and South Carolina. The statement is in effect from 6 a.m. EDT Monday, September 7, through Monday evening.

    The affected areas include Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover counties in North Carolina, and Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown counties in South Carolina. The Weather Service also expects a moderate risk of rip currents.

    According to the statement, longshore currents may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore. The Weather Service advises caution when in or near the water and recommends checking with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards.

  3. Sep 6, 2026, 8:06 p.m. ETFirst report

    Beach Hazards Statement Issued for Coastal Pender, New Hanover, Horry, and Georgetown Counties

    The National Weather Service in Wilmington, North Carolina, has issued a Beach Hazards Statement for coastal areas of North and South Carolina, in effect from 6 AM EDT Monday, September 7, through Monday evening.

    The statement covers Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties in North Carolina, and Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties in South Carolina. It warns of a strong north-to-south longshore current and a moderate risk of rip currents.

    According to the advisory, longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas, and may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore. The NWS advises caution when in or near the water and recommends checking with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards.

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