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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
232 AM EDT Tue Sep 15 2026

NCZ107-151900-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0048.260915T1600Z-260915T1900Z/
Inland New Hanover-
232 AM EDT Tue Sep 15 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 3 PM EDT
THIS AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...From noon today to 3 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...The lowest portions of USS North Carolina Road and
  Battleship Road begin to observe minor coastal flooding. Water
  begins to spread out of storm drains onto Water Street just
  south of Market Street in downtown Wilmington.

* 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.

&&

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 15/01 PM     5.5        0.8        0.5       N/A     Minor
 16/02 AM     5.1        0.4        0.7       N/A      None
 16/02 PM     5.3        0.6        0.4       N/A      None
 17/02 AM     4.7        0.0        0.5       N/A      None
 17/03 PM     5.2        0.5        0.4       N/A      None

&&

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NCZ106-108-SCZ056-151900-
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0046.260915T1000Z-260916T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Georgetown-
232 AM EDT Tue Sep 15 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. There is also a
  Moderate Risk of rip currents expected.

* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New
  Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown County.

* WHEN...Today.

* 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.

&&

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SCZ054-151900-
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0046.260915T1000Z-260916T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-
232 AM EDT Tue Sep 15 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current.

* WHERE...Coastal Horry County.

* WHEN...Today.

* 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.

&&

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