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Coastal weather alerts and forecast
The Oct. 19 NWS Wilmington briefing calls for a cool, dry week, with dangerous marine conditions through midweek and surf risks at least through Tuesday, Oct. 20. A Strong Longshore Current covers the Horry and Georgetown coasts, with a Small Craft Advisory out to 20 nautical miles and a Gale Warning from 20 to 60 nautical miles.