If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 8 AM EST
TUESDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TUESDAY TO 7 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of
inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory,
large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet expected in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 4 AM to 8 AM EST
Tuesday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 7 AM Tuesday to 7 AM
EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Vulnerable causeways to and from local beaches may
experience minor coastal flooding. Low-lying roads and
locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal
creeks may observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local
officials for the latest information regarding coastal flood
impacts and closures. Dangerous swimming and surfing
conditions and localized beach erosion.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Springmaid Pier at Myrtle Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 8.5 ft, Major 10.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 2.9 ft, Major 4.9 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
08/05 PM 4.8 -0.8 0.7 2-3 None
09/05 AM 7.2 1.6 1.7 4-6 Minor
09/05 PM 6.9 1.3 2.6 9 None
10/06 AM 4.2 -1.4 -1.7 5-6 None
10/06 PM 4.3 -1.3 -0.3 3-4 None
11/07 AM 6.0 0.4 -0.1 2-3 None
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