Horry County Fire Department Scipio, SC Weather Warnings

Rip Current Statement issued June 19 at 2:52AM EDT until June 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. Strong south to north longshore current also expected. * WHERE...Coastal Horry County, mainly north of Myrtle Beach. * WHEN...Today. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

National Weather Service