Rip Current — Coastal Horry, South Carolina

2023-07-02 · Coastal Horry, South Carolina

Event narrative

Myrtle Beach lifeguards and Horry County Beach Patrol reported 22 rip current rescues in the Myrtle Beach, SC area.

Wider weather episode

Moderate to strong rip currents along with holiday weekend crowds led to multiple rescues at local beaches.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1106094. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.