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Heading to the Grand Strand? Sign up to be notified the moment conditions change — weather warnings, beach flag changes and water quality advisories, sent straight to your inbox or phone.

Sign up for local alerts

Emergency alerts are sent by your local government. Sign up directly with the City of Myrtle Beach and Horry County to get official notifications for your area.

What you’ll get

Only what keeps you safe

Weather warnings

Lightning, rip current statements, heat and severe storms as the National Weather Service issues them.

Rip current & surf warnings

A heads-up when dangerous surf and rip current conditions are expected along the coast.

Water quality advisories

A heads-up when bacteria levels prompt a swim advisory at a Grand Strand beach.

Event & traffic notices

Road closures, peak-period crowds and special events that affect getting around.

Alerts don’t replace 911

In an emergency, always call 911. Alerts are a heads-up, not an emergency response service.

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