A tropical storm watch has been issued for Horry and Georgetown counties as a result of Hurricane Arthur. Although the storm's direct impact is expected to be minimal, beachgoers should be aware that the storm will create heavy rip currents over the next two days.

The South Carolina Emergency Management Division and county emergency managers remind beachgoers to check the surf conditions at public beaches.

For more information about rip currents and local beach conditions, visit www.ripcurrents.noaa.gov.