Beach Hazards Statement Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 2:38 AM EDT Tue Sep 8 2026
BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING…
* WHAT…Strong east to west longshore current.
* WHERE…Coastal Brunswick and Coastal Horry Counties.
* WHEN…Today.
* IMPACTS…Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers
into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas.
It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to
return to shore.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with
lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may
be swept into.
Brunswick County Forecast
Today
Sunny, with a high near 86. East wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. East wind 5 to 9 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Columbus County Forecast
Today
Sunny, with a high near 87. East wind 5 to 9 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 89. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Calm wind.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 91. Light south wind.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Horry County Forecast
Today
Sunny, with a high near 84. East wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. East wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Northeast wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 30%
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