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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
238 AM EDT Tue Sep 8 2026

NCZ107-090000-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0040.260908T2300Z-260909T0200Z/
Inland New Hanover-
238 AM EDT Tue Sep 8 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TO 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* 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 7 PM to 10 PM EDT this evening.

* 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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 08/08 AM     5.4        0.7        0.8       N/A      None
 08/08 PM     5.7        1.0        0.5       N/A     Minor
 09/09 AM     5.2        0.5        0.4       N/A      None
 09/09 PM     5.7        1.0        0.4       N/A     Minor
 10/10 AM     5.3        0.6        0.4       N/A      None
 10/10 PM     5.5        0.8        0.3       N/A     Minor

&&

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NCZ110-SCZ054-090000-
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0045.260908T1000Z-260909T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-Coastal Horry-
238 AM EDT Tue Sep 8 2026

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

* WHAT...Strong east to west longshore current for south-facing
  beaches. Strong north to south longshore current for east-facing
  beaches. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected
  for Horry County beaches.

* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Brunswick County. In South
  Carolina, 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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NCZ106-108-SCZ056-090000-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0017.260908T1000Z-260909T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Georgetown-
238 AM EDT Tue Sep 8 2026

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. A strong north to south
  longshore current is also expected.

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

* WHEN...Today.

* 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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