Jellyfish invade Myrtle Beach coast; beach goers await Monday forecast
Numerous jellyfish sightings along the Myrtle Beach shoreline prompted the National Weather Service to issue an advisory for beach goers to stay out of the surf on Sunday.
The National Weather Service in Wilmington, N.C., has issued a beach hazards statement in effect that was in effect 8 p.m. Officials this morning said they will know after confering with lifeguards whether a new warning should be issued for Monday.
Lifeguards in Myrtle Beach over the weekend reported numerous jellyfish near the shore and advised beach goers to stay out of the water.
Heat Advisory is again in effect today from 11 AM to 8 PM. pic.twitter.com/arfB6Uc6O9
— NWS Wilmington NC (@NWSWilmingtonNC) July 31, 2016
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources reported that one of its officials was stung by a jellyfish in Myrtle Beach Saturday morning.
In a message on the department’s Facebook page Saturday, SCDNR reported, “The extreme heat has brought the jellies up from Florida and they're prowling the waters on the coast.”
The department offered a link to tips on how to treat jellyfish stings.
A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as rip current, longshore currents and other hazards create life-threatening conditions in the surf zone, according to the National Weather Service. Caution should be used when in or near the water.
This story was originally published July 31, 2016 at 12:13 PM with the headline "Jellyfish invade Myrtle Beach coast; beach goers await Monday forecast."