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.

* WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents for the beaches of Pender and Horry counties. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * 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.