Coastal Flood Advisory and Beach Hazards Issued for Coastal Horry County
MYRTLE BEACH, SC — The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued weather advisories for coastal Horry County through Sunday evening, bringing breezy conditions, minor tidal flooding, and hazardous water risks along Grand Strand beaches.
A Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect until 9:00 PM EDT Sunday, while a Beach Hazards Statement is active from 6:00 AM EDT through Sunday evening.
Current Watches, Warnings & Marine Advisories
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Coastal Flood Advisory: In effect through 9:00 PM EDT Sunday. Up to one foot of inundation above ground level is expected in low-lying areas near shorelines, tidal waterways, and vulnerable causeways leading to local beaches.
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Beach Hazards Statement: In effect from 6:00 AM EDT through Sunday evening. Strong north-to-south longshore currents and a moderate risk of rip currents create dangerous swimming conditions along coastal areas.
County Detailed Forecasts
Horry County Forecast
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Today: Sunny, with a high near 73. Breezy, with a northeast wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Minor coastal flooding up to 1 foot expected near tidal waterways; strong longshore currents and moderate rip current risk active along beaches through Sunday evening.
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Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Northeast wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
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Monday: Sunny, with a high near 72. North wind 10 to 14 mph.
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Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 52. Northeast wind around 7 mph.
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Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 73. North wind around 10 mph.
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Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
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Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
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Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
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Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
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Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
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Friday: Sunny, with a high near 74.
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Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
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Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Safety Precautions & Preparedness Guidelines
Roadway Safety
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Avoid Water-Covered Causeways: Drivers traveling along beach access causeways, low-lying roads near the Intracoastal Waterway, and adjacent tidal creeks should allow extra travel time. Never drive around barricades or through standing water of unknown depth.
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Protect Property: Move vehicles and flood-prone belongings to higher elevation near tidal waterways ahead of high tide cycles.
Ocean & Beach Safety
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Hazardous Longshore & Rip Currents: Strong longshore currents pushing north to south can knock swimmers off their feet and carry them into rip currents, piers, and jetties.
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Check Lifeguard Flags: Swimmers and surfers should check with beach patrols and lifeguards before entering the water and exercise heightened caution along Grand Strand shores.
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