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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
404 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025

NCZ106-108-190000-
/O.CAN.KILM.RP.S.0017.250818T1000Z-250819T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0007.250819T0900Z-250822T0300Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
404 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TUESDAY TO
11 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 11 feet expected in the
  surf zone.

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

* WHEN...From 5 AM Tuesday to 11 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
  localized beach erosion.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Moderate to strong north-to-south longshore
  currents are likely.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

&&

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SCZ054-056-180915-
/O.CAN.KILM.RP.S.0017.250818T1000Z-250819T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
404 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED...

Conditions are expected to support a moderate rip current risk
today, with the rip current threat ramping up tonight.

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NCZ107-190000-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0047.250818T2000Z-250819T0000Z/
Inland New Hanover-
404 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 8 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 4 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina
  Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one half foot in
  depth. In downtown Wilmington, a block of Water Street
  observes minor flooding up to one quarter foot in depth.

* 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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 18/05 AM     5.1        0.4        1.0       N/A      None
 18/06 PM     5.9        1.2        0.9       N/A     Minor
 19/06 AM     5.0        0.3        0.9       N/A      None
 19/07 PM     6.0        1.3        1.0       N/A     Minor
 20/07 AM     5.4        0.7        1.2       N/A      None
 20/08 PM     6.4        1.7        1.4       N/A     Minor

&&

$$

ABW