Active AlertsLittle River, SC

Rip Current Statement

Issued at Tue 3:37 AM Aug. 4

Issued by: National Weather Service

Description

What: Dangerous rip currents expected.
Where: In North Carolina, Coastal Brunswick County. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry County.
When: Today.
Impacts: Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Recommended Action

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.