Georgetown County, SC
Alerts
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In effect from Friday 06/12 11:00 AM EDT – Friday 06/12 8:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Wilmington NC
What
Heat index values up to 106 expected.
Where
Portions of southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina.
When
From 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday.
Impacts
Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
What to Do
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Areas Impacted
- Robeson
- Bladen
- Columbus
- Inland Pender
- Inland New Hanover
- Inland Brunswick
- Marlboro
- Darlington
- Dillon
- Florence
- Marion
- Williamsburg
- Inland Georgetown
- Central Horry
- Northern Horry
Tips to Stay Safe
A Heat Advisory means dangerous heat conditions are happening now or soon. Take action before, during and after the heat to stay safe.
- Stay in air-conditioned spaces if possible. Find cooling centers or places with AC in your community that you can go to, like libraries or shopping malls.
- Stay hydrated and stock up on clean drinking water to get you through multiple days of heat.
- Reschedule outdoor activities for cooler times of the day, and take breaks in the shade or air conditioning.
- Cover windows with curtains or shades, or use window reflectors designed to reflect heat back outside.
- Check on friends, family, and neighbors, especially those who do not have air conditioning or spend much of their time alone.
Make sure you know the signs of heat-related illness and how to respond.
In effect from Thursday 06/11 6:00 AM EDT – Thursday 06/11 8:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Wilmington NC
What
Strong south to north longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected.
Where
In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
When
Through 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.
What to Do
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.
Areas Impacted
- Coastal Pender
- Coastal New Hanover
- Coastal Horry
- Coastal Georgetown
Tips to Stay Safe
Your area may see dangerous swimming conditions. Use caution:
- Stay off of rocks and jetties due to dangerous conditions
- Stay out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions, and stay near occupied lifeguard towers
- Keep small children in sight and within arm’s reach at all times.
Briefing
From the Forecaster
Mostly Sunny and Hot
Created by the NWS Wilmington, NC WFO
Some clouds will pop up this afternoon but otherwise it will be sunny and hot today #ILMwx #NCwx #SCwx
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
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