Station Name: AIW AT HIGHWAY 9 AT NIXONS CROSSROADS, SC
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: -30 feet / -9 meters

Nearest Address:
2104 Sea Mountain Hwy
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
Horry County

GPS Coordinates: 33.8515612, -78.6558483

Nearby Water Temperatures

Tropical Cyclone Statement issued July 5 at 8:14AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Sat July 5, 2025, 8:14 AM
Expires: Sat July 5, 2025, 4:15 PM

HLSILM This product covers southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina **TROPICAL STORM CHANTAL WILL APPROACH THE SOUTH CAROLINA COAST TONIGHT** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - The Tropical Storm Watch has been upgraded to a Tropical Storm Warning for Coastal Brunswick, Coastal Georgetown, and Coastal Horry * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Coastal Brunswick, Coastal Georgetown, and Coastal Horry * STORM INFORMATION: - About 240 miles south-southwest of Wilmington NC or about 190 miles south of Myrtle Beach SC - 30.9N 79.0W - Storm Intensity 40 mph - Movement North or 005 degrees at 2 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ Tropical Storm Chantal will approach the South Carolina coast tonight, strengthening into a tropical storm before landfall. The largest impact on the Carolinas will be locally heavy rainfall with potential for isolated flooding Saturday night through Sunday. Strong rip currents and dangerous surf are also expected, mainly today and Sunday. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * FLOODING RAIN: Protect against dangerous rainfall flooding having possible significant impacts areas east of I-95. Potential impacts include: - Moderate flooding from rainfall may prompt some evacuations and rescues. - Rivers and streams may rise and overspill their banks in a few places, especially in the typical prone locations. Small creeks and ditches may overflow. - Flood waters may enter some structures. Underpasses, low-lying spots along roadways, and poor drainage areas may become submerged by rising water. Some secondary streets and parking lots may flood as storm drains and retention ponds overflow. - Driving conditions will become hazardous, and some road closures can be expected. Protect against locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible limited impacts along and west of I-95. * OTHER COASTAL HAZARDS: Life-threatening rip currents possible at all area beaches Saturday and Sunday. High surf forecasted for the beaches of northeast SC and Brunswick county Saturday through Sunday, with breaking wave heights of six feet likely and minor beach erosion possible. * WIND: Protect against hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across coastal northeast SC and coastal Brunswick. Potential impacts in this area include: - Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored mobile homes is possible. Unsecured lightweight objects may be blown about. - Some large limbs may break from trees. A few shallow rooted or weak trees may snap or be knocked down. Some fences and roadway signs will be damaged. - A few roads may become impassable due to debris, particularly within urban or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions are possible, especially for high profile vehicles on bridges and other elevated roadways. - Scattered power and communications outages are possible. Elsewhere across southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina, little to no impact is anticipated. * SURGE: Protect against locally hazardous surge having possible limited impacts across coastal northeast SC and coastal Brunswick. Potential impacts in this area include: - Localized inundation and minor overwash are possible, mainly along immediate shorelines and other vulnerable low-lying areas along the coast. Low spots along waterways and tidal creeks may also be impacted. - Some portions of near-shore roads and parking lots may become covered by surge water. Driving conditions may become hazardous in places where the surge covers the road. - Moderate beach erosion is possible, mainly in vulnerable locations along the oceanfront. - Minor damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers is possible. A few small craft may break away from moorings if not properly secured. - Navigation may be difficult near inlets and waterways, as navigational aids may be off station or missing. Elsewhere across southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina, little to no impact is anticipated. * TORNADOES: Little to no impacts are anticipated at this time across southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- * OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION: Now is the time to bring to completion all preparations to protect life and property in accordance with your emergency plan. Outside preparations should be wrapped up as soon as possible before weather conditions completely deteriorate. Any remaining evacuations and relocations should be expedited before the onset of tropical storm force wind. Check-in with your emergency points of contact among family, friends, and workmates. Inform them of your status and well-being. Let them know how you intend to ride out the storm and when you plan to check-in again. Keep cell phones well charged and handy. Also, cell phone chargers for automobiles can be helpful after the storm. Locate your chargers and keep them with your cell phone. In emergencies it is best to remain calm. Stay informed and focused on the situation at hand. Exercise patience with those you encounter. Be a Good Samaritan and helpful to others. If you are a visitor and still in the area, listen for the name of the city or town in which you are staying within local news updates. Be sure you know the name of the county or parish in which it resides. Pay attention for instructions from local authorities. Closely monitor NOAA Weather radio or other local news outlets for official storm information. Be ready to adapt to possible changes to the forecast. * ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION: - For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov - For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org - For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org NEXT UPDATE ----------- The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather Service in Wilmington NC around 12 PM EDT, or sooner if conditions warrant.

Tropical Cyclone Statement issued July 5 at 5:05AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Sat July 5, 2025, 5:05 AM
Expires: Sat July 5, 2025, 1:15 PM

HLSILM This product covers southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina **TROPICAL DEPRESSION THREE WILL APPROACH SOUTH CAROLINA COAST TONIGHT** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for Coastal Brunswick * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Coastal Brunswick, Coastal Georgetown, and Coastal Horry * STORM INFORMATION: - About 240 miles south of Wilmington NC or about 200 miles south of Myrtle Beach SC - 30.8N 78.6W - Storm Intensity 35 mph - Movement North-northeast or 30 degrees at 2 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ Tropical Depression Three will approach the South Carolina coast tonight, strengthening into a tropical storm before landfall. The largest impact on the Carolinas should be locally heavy rainfall with potential for isolated flooding Saturday night through Sunday. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * FLOODING RAIN: Prepare for dangerous rainfall flooding having possible significant impacts east of I-95. Potential impacts include: - Moderate flooding from rainfall may prompt some evacuations and rescues. - Rivers and streams may rise and overspill their banks in a few places, especially in the typical prone locations. Small creeks and ditches may overflow. - Flood waters may enter some structures. Underpasses, low-lying spots along roadways, and poor drainage areas may become submerged by rising water. Some secondary streets and parking lots may flood as storm drains and retention ponds overflow. - Driving conditions will become hazardous, and some road closures can be expected. Prepare for locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible limited impacts along and west of I-95. * OTHER COASTAL HAZARDS: Life-threatening rip currents possible at all area beaches Saturday and Sunday. High surf forecasted for the beaches of northeast SC and Brunswick county Saturday through Sunday, with breaking wave heights of six feet likely and minor beach erosion possible. * WIND: Prepare for hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across coastal northeast SC and coastal Brunswick. Potential impacts in this area include: - Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored mobile homes is possible. Unsecured lightweight objects may be blown about. - Some large limbs may break from trees. A few shallow rooted or weak trees may snap or be knocked down. Some fences and roadway signs will be damaged. - A few roads may become impassable due to debris, particularly within urban or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions are possible, especially for high profile vehicles on bridges and other elevated roadways. - Scattered power and communications outages are possible. Elsewhere across southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina, little to no impact is anticipated. * SURGE: Prepare for locally hazardous surge having possible limited impacts across coastal northeast SC and coastal Brunswick. Potential impacts in this area include: - Localized inundation and minor overwash are possible, mainly along immediate shorelines and other vulnerable low-lying areas along the coast. Low spots along waterways and tidal creeks may also be impacted. - Some portions of near-shore roads and parking lots may become covered by surge water. Driving conditions may become hazardous in places where the surge covers the road. - Moderate beach erosion is possible, mainly in vulnerable locations along the oceanfront. - Minor damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers is possible. A few small craft may break away from moorings if not properly secured. - Navigation may be difficult near inlets and waterways, as navigational aids may be off station or missing. Elsewhere across southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina, little to no impact is anticipated. * TORNADOES: Little to no impacts are anticipated at this time across southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- * OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION: When making safety and preparedness decisions, do not focus on the exact forecast track as there are inherent forecast uncertainties which must be taken into account. If you live in a place particularly vulnerable to flooding, such as near the ocean or a large inland lake, in a low lying or poor drainage area, plan to move to safe shelter on higher ground Always heed the advice of local officials and comply with any orders that are issued. Do not needlessly jeopardize your life or the lives of others. Closely monitor NOAA Weather Radio or other local news outlets for official storm information. Listen for possible changes to the forecast. * ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION: - For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov - For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org - For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org NEXT UPDATE ----------- The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather Service in Wilmington NC around 12 PM EDT, or sooner if conditions warrant.

Tropical Storm Warning issued July 5 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Sat July 5, 2025, 8:00 AM
Expires: Sat July 5, 2025, 4:00 PM

A Tropical Storm Warning means tropical storm-force winds are expected somewhere within this area within the next 36 hours * LOCATIONS AFFECTED - Surfside Beach - Myrtle Beach - North Myrtle Beach * WIND - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Tropical storm force winds remain possible - Peak Wind Forecast: 25-35 mph with gusts to 45 mph - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 39 to 57 mph - The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - PLAN: Plan for hazardous wind of equivalent tropical storm force. - PREPARE: Efforts to protect property should now be underway. Prepare for limited wind damage. - ACT: Act now to complete preparations before the wind becomes hazardous. - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited - Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored mobile homes is possible. Unsecured lightweight objects may be blown about. - Some large limbs may break from trees. A few shallow rooted or weak trees may snap or be knocked down. Some fences and roadway signs will be damaged. - A few roads may become impassable due to debris, particularly within urban or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions are possible, especially for high profile vehicles on bridges and other elevated roadways. - Scattered power and communications outages are possible. * STORM SURGE - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Localized storm surge possible - Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for 1-3 feet above ground somewhere within surge prone areas - Window of concern: through this evening - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for storm surge flooding greater than 1 foot above ground - The storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - PLAN: Shelter against storm surge flooding greater than 1 foot above ground. - PREPARE: All flood preparations should be complete. Expect flooding of low-lying roads and property. - ACT: Stay away from storm surge prone areas. Continue to follow the instructions of local officials. - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Unfolding - Potential impacts from the main surge event are unfolding. * FLOODING RAIN - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: - Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional 3-6 inches, with locally higher amounts - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for moderate flooding rain - The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for moderate flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescues are possible. - PREPARE: Consider protective actions if you are in an area vulnerable to flooding. - ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to take action may result in serious injury or loss of life. - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Significant - Moderate flooding from rainfall may prompt some evacuations and rescues. - Rivers and streams may rise and overspill their banks in a few places, especially in the typical prone locations. Small creeks and ditches may overflow. - Flood waters may enter some structures. Underpasses, low-lying spots along roadways, and poor drainage areas may become submerged by rising water. Some secondary streets and parking lots may flood as storm drains and retention ponds overflow. - Driving conditions will become hazardous, and some road closures can be expected. * TORNADO - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: - Situation is unfavorable for tornadoes - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Tornadoes not expected - The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - PLAN: Tornadoes are not expected. Showers and thunderstorms with gusty winds may still occur. - PREPARE: Little to no preparations needed to protect against tornadoes at this time. Keep informed of the latest tornado situation. - ACT: Listen for changes in the forecast. - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None - Little to no potential impacts from tornadoes. * FOR MORE INFORMATION: - http://www.weather.gov/ilm/tropical - http://ready.gov/hurricanes - http://scemd.org

Rip Current Statement issued July 5 at 3:14AM EDT until July 5 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Sat July 5, 2025, 3:14 AM
Expires: Sat July 5, 2025, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. 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.

High Surf Advisory issued July 5 at 3:14AM EDT until July 6 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Sat July 5, 2025, 3:14 AM
Expires: Sat July 5, 2025, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. 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.