Active AlertsNorth Myrtle Beach (9th Avenue S), SC

What: Dangerous rip currents and a strong north to south longshore current expected.
Where: In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
When: From 6 AM EDT Wednesday through Wednesday 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.