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Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
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422 WHUS42 KILM 092336 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 736 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025 NCZ106-100800- /O.CAN.KILM.BH.S.0037.000000T0000Z-251010T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0038.251010T1000Z-251011T0000Z/ /O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0082.251010T0100Z-251010T1800Z/ Coastal Pender- 736 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, one to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. A strong north to south longshore current is also expected. * WHERE...Coastal Pender County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT Friday through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or impacts. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or other factors. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. 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. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 09/10 PM 6.0 1.5 1.4 5 Minor 10/10 AM 7.3 2.8 1.7 6 Minor 10/11 PM 5.9 1.4 1.6 5-6 None 11/11 AM 6.8 2.3 1.4 5-6 Minor 11/11 PM 5.8 1.3 1.8 6 None 12/12 PM 6.2 1.7 1.0 5 Minor && $$ NCZ108-100800- /O.CAN.KILM.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-251010T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0038.251010T1000Z-251011T0000Z/ /O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0082.251010T0100Z-251010T1800Z/ Coastal New Hanover- 736 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, one to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. A strong north to south longshore current is also expected. * WHERE...Coastal New Hanover County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT Friday through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or impacts. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or other factors. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. 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. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 09/10 PM 6.0 1.5 1.4 5 Minor 10/10 AM 7.3 2.8 1.7 6 Minor 10/11 PM 5.9 1.4 1.6 5-6 None 11/11 AM 6.8 2.3 1.4 5-6 Minor 11/11 PM 5.8 1.3 1.8 6 None 12/12 PM 6.2 1.7 1.0 5 Minor && $$ SCZ054-100800- /O.CAN.KILM.BH.S.0037.000000T0000Z-251010T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0038.251010T1000Z-251011T0000Z/ /O.CON.KILM.CF.A.0001.251010T1200Z-251010T1800Z/ Coastal Horry- 736 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, Strong north to south longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Coastal Horry County. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 6 AM EDT Friday through Friday evening. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Friday morning through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Causeways to and from local beaches will experience moderate coastal flooding and become impassable. Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks will observe moderate coastal flooding. Roadways and structures adjacent to ocean swashes may be impacted. Check with local officials for the latest information regarding coastal flood impacts and closures. Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or other factors. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. Springmaid Pier at Myrtle Beach MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 8.5 ft, Major 10.5 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 2.9 ft, Major 4.9 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 09/10 PM 6.9 1.3 1.2 4 None 10/10 AM 8.5 2.9 1.7 4-5 Moderate 10/11 PM 7.0 1.4 1.6 5 Minor 11/11 AM 7.5 1.9 1.0 5 Minor 12/12 AM 6.3 0.7 1.2 4 None 12/12 PM 7.2 1.6 1.0 3 Minor && $$ SCZ056-100800- /O.CAN.KILM.BH.S.0037.000000T0000Z-251010T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0038.251010T1000Z-251011T0000Z/ /O.CON.KILM.CF.A.0001.251010T1200Z-251010T1800Z/ Coastal Georgetown- 736 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. A strong north to south longshore current is also expected. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Coastal Georgetown County. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT Friday through Friday evening. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Friday morning through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Causeways to and from local beaches will experience moderate coastal flooding and become impassable. Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks will observe moderate coastal flooding. Roadways and structures adjacent to ocean swashes may be impacted. Check with local officials for the latest information regarding coastal flood impacts and closures. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or other factors. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. 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. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. Springmaid Pier at Myrtle Beach MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 8.5 ft, Major 10.5 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 2.9 ft, Major 4.9 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 09/10 PM 6.9 1.3 1.2 4 None 10/10 AM 8.5 2.9 1.7 4-5 Moderate 10/11 PM 7.0 1.4 1.6 5 Minor 11/11 AM 7.5 1.9 1.0 5 Minor 12/12 AM 6.3 0.7 1.2 4 None 12/12 PM 7.2 1.6 1.0 3 Minor && $$ NCZ110-100800- /O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0038.251010T1000Z-251011T0000Z/ /O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0082.251010T0100Z-251010T1800Z/ Coastal Brunswick- 736 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, one to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, Strong east to west longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected from Ocean Isle Beach westward. * WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Friday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 6 AM EDT Friday through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or impacts. Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or other factors. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 09/10 PM 6.0 1.5 1.4 5 Minor 10/10 AM 7.3 2.8 1.7 6 Minor 10/11 PM 5.9 1.4 1.6 5-6 None 11/11 AM 6.8 2.3 1.4 5-6 Minor 11/11 PM 5.8 1.3 1.8 6 None 12/12 PM 6.2 1.7 1.0 5 Minor && $$