Active AlertsCity of Myrtle Beach (23rd Avenue S), SC

What: Dangerous rip currents expected. Strong North to South longshore currents expected.
Where: In North Carolina, Coastal Pender County. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry County.
When: From 6 AM EDT this morning through this evening.
Impacts: Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

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.