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Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC

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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
205 PM EDT Mon Oct 6 2025

NCZ106-108-070000-
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Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
205 PM EDT Mon Oct 6 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of
  inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near
  shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this
  evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 AM to 10 AM
  EDT Tuesday.

* 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.

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 06/07 PM     5.8        1.3        0.7        4       None
 07/08 AM     6.3        1.8        0.7       3-4     Minor
 07/08 PM     5.9        1.4        0.8        3       None
 08/09 AM     6.4        1.9        0.7        3      Minor
 08/09 PM     5.5        1.0        0.6        3       None
 09/09 AM     6.7        2.2        1.0        4      Minor

&&

$$

NCZ110-070000-
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Coastal Brunswick-
205 PM EDT Mon Oct 6 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
  expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
  waterways.

* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 10 AM EDT Tuesday.

* 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.

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.

&&

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 06/07 PM     5.8        1.3        0.7        4       None
 07/08 AM     6.3        1.8        0.7       3-4     Minor
 07/08 PM     5.9        1.4        0.8        3       None
 08/09 AM     6.4        1.9        0.7        3      Minor
 08/09 PM     5.5        1.0        0.6        3       None
 09/09 AM     6.7        2.2        1.0        4      Minor

&&

$$

SCZ054-056-070000-
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Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
205 PM EDT Mon Oct 6 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
  inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near
  shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Rip Current Risk,
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 11 AM EDT
  Tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Vulnerable causeways to and from local beaches will
  experience minor coastal flooding. Low-lying roads and
  locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal
  creeks will observe minor coastal flooding. 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.

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 06/07 PM     7.2        1.6        1.0       3-4     Minor
 07/08 AM     7.8        2.2        1.0        3      Minor
 07/08 PM     7.2        1.6        1.0        3      Minor
 08/09 AM     7.8        2.2        0.8       2-3     Minor
 08/09 PM     6.8        1.2        0.8        2       None
 09/10 AM     8.2        2.6        1.2       3-4     Minor

&&

$$

NCZ107-070000-
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Inland New Hanover-
205 PM EDT Mon Oct 6 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-
  lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
  Wilmington.

* WHEN...Until noon EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina
  Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one foot in depth.
  In downtown Wilmington, sections of Water Street observe minor
  flooding up to one half foot in depth. Check with local
  officials for any road closures or impacts.

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.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.8 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 5.3 ft

             Total      Total    Departure
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 06/10 PM     5.8        1.1        0.6       N/A     Minor
 07/10 AM     6.1        1.4        0.6       N/A     Minor
 07/10 PM     5.7        1.0        0.6       N/A     Minor
 08/11 AM     6.2        1.5        0.6       N/A     Minor
 08/11 PM     5.3        0.6        0.4       N/A      None
 09/11 AM     6.1        1.4        0.6       N/A     Minor

&&

$$

ABW