Weather Alerts for Coastal Horry CoIssued by the National Weather Service |
 SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT |
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| COASTAL HORRY CO | ||
Areas Affected: Central Horry - Coastal Georgetown - Coastal Horry - Darlington - Dillon - Florence - Inland Georgetown - Marion - Marlboro - Northern Horry - Williamsburg |
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| Effective: Sun, 6/17 8:57pm | Updated: Mon, 6/18 10:10am | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Mon, 6/18 4:30pm | Severity: Minor | Certainty: Observed |
Details:
...HEAT INDICES OF 100 TO 104 DEGREES THIS AFTERNOON... The combination of heat and humidity will bring apparent temperatures in excess of 100 degrees in many spots today. Even though the coast will be cooler this afternoon because of the sea breeze, the elevated humidity, will result in high heat indices near the ocean as well. As a summer reminder, if outside, consider wearing loose and light clothing, seek shade and stay hydrated. Check on the elderly, and please do not leave children or pets in a vehicle unattended, due to the extreme heating inside the vehicle. |
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| BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT |
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| COASTAL HORRY CO | ||
Areas Affected: Coastal Georgetown - Coastal Horry |
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| Effective: Mon, 6/18 6:00am | Updated: Mon, 6/18 10:10am | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Mon, 6/18 9:00pm | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Beach Hazards Statement, which is in effect through this evening. Gusty southerly winds today will produce a strong longshore current for the east-facing beaches of Pender, New Hanover, Horry, and Georgetown County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when threats such as rip currents, longshore currents, and other hazards create life- threatening conditions in the surf zone. Caution should be used when in or near the water. |
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