Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
143 WHUS42 KILM 160010 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 810 PM EDT Tue Sep 15 2026 NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-161200- /O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0047.260916T1000Z-260917T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry- Coastal Georgetown- 810 PM EDT Tue Sep 15 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. A moderate risk of rip currents is expected as well. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Wednesday through Wednesday evening. * 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$