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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
854 PM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025

NCZ107-110700-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0083.251011T0400Z-251011T0700Z/
Inland New Hanover-
854 PM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 AM
EDT SATURDAY...

* 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 from downtown Wilmington and
  southward.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 3 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 11/01 AM     5.6        0.9        1.0       N/A     Minor
 11/02 PM     6.2        1.5        0.9       N/A     Minor
 12/02 AM     5.6        0.9        1.2       N/A     Minor
 12/02 PM     5.8        1.1        0.8       N/A     Minor
 13/03 AM     5.1        0.4        0.7       N/A      None
 13/03 PM     5.2        0.5        0.4       N/A      None

&&

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NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-110900-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0039.251011T1000Z-251012T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry-
Coastal Georgetown-
854 PM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and Strong north to south
  longshore currents are expected.

* 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 Saturday through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

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dch