Active AlertsLittle River, SC

Rip Current Statement

Issued at Mon 7:54 PM Aug. 3
Issued by: National Weather Service
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.
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Rip Current Statement

Issued at Mon 7:54 PM Aug. 3
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: Dangerous rip currents expected.
Where: In North Carolina, Coastal Brunswick County. In South Carolina, Northern Coastal Horry County.
When: From 6 AM EDT Tuesday through Tuesday evening.
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.

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