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Beach Hazards Statement 31, NWS Wilmington, NC
NWS Wilmington, NC issued this beach hazards statement at Sep 11, 2025, 7:42 PM EDT for New Hanover County, Pender County, North Carolina. It took effect at Sep 12, 2025, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 14 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Sep 11, 2025, 7:42 PM EDT (23:42 UTC)
- In effect from
- Sep 12, 2025, 6:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Sep 12, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 14 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Wilmington, NC
Counties New Hanover County, NC, Pender County, NC
The radar
The Wilmington radar (KLTX), 65 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:43 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The nearest sounding before it
Newport, NC (KMHX), launched 12:00Z, 11.7 hours before the alert went out and 103 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 23 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -52 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 565 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 20 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -66 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 33 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
926
WHUS42 KILM 112342
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
742 PM EDT Thu Sep 11 2025
NCZ106-108-120800-
/O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0031.250912T1000Z-250913T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0068.250912T1500Z-250912T1800Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
742 PM EDT Thu Sep 11 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 2 PM
EDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, Strong longshore current
is expected. 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 Beach Hazards Statement, from 6 AM EDT Friday
through Friday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from
11 AM to 2 PM EDT Friday.
* 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. 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...
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
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.
&&
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
11/11 PM 5.7 1.2 1.2 2-3 None
12/12 PM 6.4 1.9 1.2 3-4 Minor
13/12 AM 5.4 0.9 1.2 3-4 None
13/01 PM 6.1 1.6 1.0 3 Minor
14/01 AM 5.2 0.7 1.2 3-4 None
14/01 PM 5.9 1.4 1.0 3 None
&&
$$
NCZ110-120800-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0068.250912T1500Z-250912T1800Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
742 PM EDT Thu Sep 11 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 2 PM
EDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.
* WHEN...From 11 AM to 2 PM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal
Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal
flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or
impacts.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
11/11 PM 5.7 1.2 1.2 2-3 None
12/12 PM 6.4 1.9 1.2 3-4 Minor
13/12 AM 5.4 0.9 1.2 3-4 None
13/01 PM 6.1 1.6 1.0 3 Minor
14/01 AM 5.2 0.7 1.2 3-4 None
14/01 PM 5.9 1.4 1.0 3 None
&&
$$
SCZ054-056-120800-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0068.250912T1500Z-250912T1800Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
742 PM EDT Thu Sep 11 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 2 PM
EDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...From 11 AM to 2 PM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Vulnerable causeways to and from local beaches may
experience minor coastal flooding. Low-lying roads and
locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal
creeks may observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local
officials for the latest information regarding coastal flood
impacts and closures.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
&&
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
11/11 PM 6.2 0.6 0.8 2 None
12/12 PM 7.3 1.7 1.0 2-3 Minor
13/12 AM 6.3 0.7 1.2 3-4 None
13/01 PM 7.0 1.4 0.8 3 Minor
14/01 AM 5.8 0.2 1.0 3 None
14/02 PM 7.0 1.4 0.9 3 Minor
&&
$$
NCZ107-120800-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0068.250912T1600Z-250912T2100Z/
Inland New Hanover-
742 PM EDT Thu Sep 11 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 5 PM EDT
FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...From noon to 5 PM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina
Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one half foot in
depth. In downtown Wilmington, a block of Water Street
observes minor flooding up to one quarter foot in depth.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.8 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
12/02 AM 5.4 0.7 0.8 N/A None
12/02 PM 5.9 1.2 0.7 N/A Minor
13/02 AM 5.2 0.5 0.8 N/A None
13/03 PM 5.8 1.1 0.7 N/A Minor
14/03 AM 5.1 0.4 0.8 N/A None
14/04 PM 5.7 1.0 0.6 N/A Minor
&&
$$
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637
WHUS42 KILM 120514
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
114 AM EDT Fri Sep 12 2025
NCZ106-108-121800-
/O.EXT.KILM.CF.Y.0068.250912T1400Z-250912T1800Z/
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0031.250912T1000Z-250913T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
114 AM EDT Fri Sep 12 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, Strong north to south
longshore current. 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 Beach Hazards Statement, from 6 AM EDT this
morning through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory,
from 10 AM this morning to 2 PM EDT this afternoon.
* 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. 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...
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.
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.
&&
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
12/12 PM 6.4 1.9 1.2 2-3 Minor
13/12 AM 5.5 1.0 1.3 2 None
13/01 PM 6.2 1.7 1.1 3-4 Minor
14/01 AM 5.2 0.7 1.2 3-4 None
14/02 PM 6.0 1.5 1.1 3 Minor
&&
$$
NCZ110-121800-
/O.EXT.KILM.CF.Y.0068.250912T1400Z-250912T1800Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
114 AM EDT Fri Sep 12 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.
* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 2 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal
Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal
flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or
impacts.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
12/12 PM 6.4 1.9 1.2 2-3 Minor
13/12 AM 5.5 1.0 1.3 2 None
13/01 PM 6.2 1.7 1.1 3-4 Minor
14/01 AM 5.2 0.7 1.2 3-4 None
14/02 PM 6.0 1.5 1.1 3 Minor
&&
$$
SCZ054-056-121800-
/O.EXT.KILM.CF.Y.0068.250912T1400Z-250912T1800Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
114 AM EDT Fri Sep 12 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 2 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...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 2 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Vulnerable causeways to and from local beaches may
experience minor coastal flooding. Low-lying roads and
locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal
creeks may observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local
officials for the latest information regarding coastal flood
impacts and closures.
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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
12/12 PM 7.3 1.7 1.0 2-3 Minor
13/12 AM 6.3 0.7 1.2 3-4 None
13/01 PM 7.2 1.6 1.0 3 Minor
14/01 AM 6.0 0.4 1.2 3 None
14/02 PM 7.1 1.5 1.0 2 Minor
&&
$$
NCZ107-121800-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0068.250912T1600Z-250912T2100Z/
Inland New Hanover-
114 AM EDT Fri Sep 12 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO
5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...From noon today to 5 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina
Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one foot in depth.
In downtown Wilmington, sections of Water Street observe minor
flooding up to one half foot in depth. Check with local
officials for any road closures or impacts.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.8 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
12/01 AM 5.2 0.5 0.6 N/A None
12/02 PM 6.0 1.3 0.8 N/A Minor
13/02 AM 5.3 0.6 0.9 N/A None
13/03 PM 5.8 1.1 0.7 N/A Minor
14/03 AM 5.1 0.4 0.8 N/A None
14/04 PM 5.9 1.2 0.8 N/A Minor
&&
$$
19640
WHUS42 KILM 120617
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
217 AM EDT Fri Sep 12 2025
NCZ106-108-121800-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0068.250912T1400Z-250912T1800Z/
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0031.250912T1000Z-250913T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
217 AM EDT Fri Sep 12 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS
MORNING TO 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, Strong north to south
longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of 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 Beach Hazards Statement, from 6 AM EDT this
morning through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory,
from 10 AM this morning to 2 PM EDT this afternoon.
* 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. 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...
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.
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.
&&
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
12/12 PM 6.4 1.9 1.2 2-3 Minor
13/12 AM 5.5 1.0 1.3 2 None
13/01 PM 6.2 1.7 1.1 3-4 Minor
14/01 AM 5.2 0.7 1.2 3-4 None
14/02 PM 6.0 1.5 1.1 3 Minor
&&
$$
NCZ110-121800-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0068.250912T1400Z-250912T1800Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
217 AM EDT Fri Sep 12 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS
MORNING TO 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.
* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 2 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal
Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal
flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or
impacts.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
12/12 PM 6.4 1.9 1.2 2-3 Minor
13/12 AM 5.5 1.0 1.3 2 None
13/01 PM 6.2 1.7 1.1 3-4 Minor
14/01 AM 5.2 0.7 1.2 3-4 None
14/02 PM 6.0 1.5 1.1 3 Minor
&&
$$
SCZ054-056-121800-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0068.250912T1400Z-250912T1800Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
217 AM EDT Fri Sep 12 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS
MORNING TO 2 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...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 2 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Vulnerable causeways to and from local beaches may
experience minor coastal flooding. Low-lying roads and
locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal
creeks may observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local
officials for the latest information regarding coastal flood
impacts and closures.
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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
12/12 PM 7.3 1.7 1.0 2-3 Minor
13/12 AM 6.3 0.7 1.2 3-4 None
13/01 PM 7.2 1.6 1.0 3 Minor
14/01 AM 6.0 0.4 1.2 3 None
14/02 PM 7.1 1.5 1.0 2 Minor
&&
$$
NCZ107-121800-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0068.250912T1600Z-250912T2100Z/
Inland New Hanover-
217 AM EDT Fri Sep 12 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO
5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...From noon today to 5 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina
Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one foot in depth.
In downtown Wilmington, sections of Water Street observe minor
flooding up to one half foot in depth. Check with local
officials for any road closures or impacts.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.8 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
12/02 AM 5.2 0.5 0.6 N/A None
12/02 PM 6.0 1.3 0.8 N/A Minor
13/02 AM 5.3 0.6 0.9 N/A None
13/03 PM 5.8 1.1 0.7 N/A Minor
14/03 AM 5.1 0.4 0.8 N/A None
14/04 PM 5.9 1.2 0.8 N/A Minor
&&
$$445
WHUS42 KILM 121750
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
150 PM EDT Fri Sep 12 2025
NCZ106-108-130000-
/O.CAN.KILM.CF.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-250912T1800Z/
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0031.000000T0000Z-250913T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
150 PM EDT Fri Sep 12 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
* WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. There is also a
Moderate Risk of rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* 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.
&&
$$
NCZ110-SCZ054-056-121900-
/O.CAN.KILM.CF.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-250912T1800Z/
Coastal Brunswick-Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
150 PM EDT Fri Sep 12 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
$$
NCZ107-122100-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-250912T2100Z/
Inland New Hanover-
150 PM EDT Fri Sep 12 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Up to one half 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 5 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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
12/02 PM 5.7 1.0 0.5 N/A Minor
13/02 AM 5.3 0.6 0.9 N/A None
13/03 PM 5.7 1.0 0.6 N/A Minor
14/03 AM 5.1 0.4 0.8 N/A None
14/04 PM 5.6 0.9 0.5 N/A Minor
15/04 AM 4.7 0.0 0.4 N/A None
&&
$$
21508 WHUS42 KILM 122109 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 509 PM EDT Fri Sep 12 2025 NCZ107-122215- /O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-250912T2100Z/ Inland New Hanover- 509 PM EDT Fri Sep 12 2025 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... Water levels have fallen below minor flood thresholds. $$ NCZ106-108-130000- /O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0031.000000T0000Z-250913T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover- 509 PM EDT Fri Sep 12 2025 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * 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. && $$ ABW
738 WHUS42 KILM 122350 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 750 PM EDT Fri Sep 12 2025 NCZ106-130800- /O.EXP.KILM.BH.S.0031.000000T0000Z-250913T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0032.250913T1000Z-250914T0000Z/ Coastal Pender- 750 PM EDT Fri Sep 12 2025 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Pender County. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Saturday through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into. && $$ NCZ108-130800- /O.EXP.KILM.BH.S.0031.000000T0000Z-250913T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0024.250913T1000Z-250914T0000Z/ Coastal New Hanover- 750 PM EDT Fri Sep 12 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. There will also be a strong north to south longshore current. * WHERE...Coastal New Hanover County. * 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. && $$ SCZ056-130800- /O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0032.250913T1000Z-250914T0000Z/ Coastal Georgetown- 750 PM EDT Fri Sep 12 2025 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Georgetown County. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Saturday through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into. && $$ 9
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this beach hazards statement went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Wilmington, NC wrote its last area forecast discussion before this beach hazards statement went out at Sep 11, 2:37 PM EDT, 5 hours 5 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Sep 11, 2:37 PM EDT, 5 hours 5 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
237 PM EDT Thu Sep 11 2025
.SYNOPSIS...
High pressure will aid in quiet and predominantly dry weather
through the forecast period. A slight warming trend begins early
next week.
&&
.NEAR TERM /THROUGH FRIDAY/...
Similar to yesterday, extensive stratus blankets most of the area as
of midday with a north-northeast wind keeping a seemingly endless
supply of clouds flowing in from eastern NC. With time and more
heating of the ground through breaks in the clouds, a gradual
increase in sunshine should be observed across the area, although
how much clearing can occur before sunset is questionable. The
greatest relative clearing appears most likely in western areas near
the edge of the cloud deck (which is just west of I-95 at this
time), with lower confidence in this occurring between I-95 and a
few miles inland from the coast. High temps will be dependent on how
much sun occurs, but upper 70s to low 80s are still expected.
Hi-res guidance tools suggest dry air and subsidence from the mid-
levels of the atmosphere will work their way down this evening,
helping to clear skies out for most or all of the night. In
addition, the rather weak pressure gradient this evening should
support a period of light or calm winds inland from the coast, which
could result in at least patchy fog in favorable locations.
Overnight lows in the low-mid 60s are expected.
On Friday, a sharpening mid-level trough is progged to pivot down
into the region through the day, with its axis near or just west of
the area by the evening. At the surface, high pressure west of the
area will shift eastward and tighten the pressure gradient,
especially over the waters and near the coast, leading to increased
northeasterly winds on Friday. There should be considerably less
cloud cover during the day, owing to continued dry air and
subsidence. However, some models indicate a band or two of northeast-
southwest oriented cloud bands may form and lead to mostly cloudy
conditions over certain areas and mostly sunny skies over other
areas. Highs will more than likely end up warmer than today, with
low to mid 80s forecast.
&&
.SHORT TERM /FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT/...
High pressure will extend down from the north as it shifts
eastward through the weekend. This should help maintain dry
weather for the most part over the weekend. Pcp water values
drop below an inch as dry air pushes down from the north into
Sat morning and again into Sun morning. Any moisture will
remain off the coast and may see a bit work its way onshore Sat
aftn, but mainly in the way of flat aftn cu stuck under
subsidence inversion and possibly some higher clouds streaming
in from the SW. Temps will be slightly below normal in NE sfc
flow with highs mainly between 80 and 85 with lows in the 60 to
65 range most places with upper 50s inland, especially Sat
night.
&&
.LONG TERM /SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
By Sunday, a trailing weak trough/front extending from low
pressure over eastern Canada should reach down into the
Carolinas and may produce some clouds. This happens as one high
pressure system weakens and another builds down from Canada
behind the front. Overall, high pressure will be extending down
from the north maintaining mainly dry weather. At the same
time a trough in the mid to upper levels extending down the
east coast deepens a bit and helps to spawn a weak low or trough
off the Carolina coast into Mon. This should produce some clouds
and a bit of pcp along the coast before lifting off to the N.
Models showing a cutoff low developing to our north which could
throw some clouds and pcp our way, but too soon to tell. Temps
will near normal most days, but Mon should be lower due to
clouds and possible pcp. Highs 80 to 85 and lows 60 to 65 most
places.
&&
.AVIATION /18Z THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
Low stratus will gradually break and lift through this afternoon,
with MVFR restrictions hanging on the longest at the coastal
terminals, although occasional jumps to VFR are possible as breaks
move over the coastal terminals, and occasional drops to MVFR are
possible inland if a cloud street moves over a terminal. Otherwise,
dry air and subsidence aloft working downward should clear skies out
this evening, leaving predominantly VFR conditions for the remainder
of the period. Clear skies and light or calm winds inland poses a
threat for at least MVFR mist, and have opted to add these in for
the inland terminals only. Coastal areas should see winds remain
elevated as the pressure gradient begins tightening as high pressure
west of the area shifts eastward. After any early morning
restrictions burn off, steady northeast winds will take over, with
gustiness possible, especially near the coast. Any stratus or
stratocumulus which forms during the midday or afternoon should end
up between 4-6kft, precluding any restrictions due to cigs.
Extended Outlook...Early morning low clouds and stratus will be
possible each morning. Otherwise, predominantly VFR.
&&
.MARINE...
Through Friday...High pressure northwest of the area will shift
eastward through Friday, causing winds to veer slightly from
northerly today to northeasterly tonight. A tightening pressure
gradient will lead to increasing speeds with marginal Small Craft
Advisory conditions possible due to wind gusts around 25 kts and
seas up to around 6 ft from Friday afternoon into Friday night,
mainly in outer portions of the coastal waters. Seas around 2-4 ft
this afternoon and tonight will respond accordingly to the
increasing winds, with wave heights rising through the day on
Friday. East-southeasterly swells today and tonight with a period
around 8-9 sec will be replaced by an increasing northeasterly wind
wave and swell late tonight through Friday.
Friday night through Tuesday...NE winds 15 to 20 kts will
persist between high pressure extending down from the north and
low pressure offshore through most of the weekend. The winds and
seas may briefly reach SCA thresholds late Fri, but for the most
part, no headlines will exist.
&&
.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
The full moon and elevated north to northeast winds will keep tides
higher than normal into the late week period. Minor coastal flooding
expected for the immediate coast of southeast NC and northeast
SC with the morning high tide cycle going into the upcoming
weekend. Locations along the banks of the lower Cape Fear River
from Wilmington southward can expect minor coastal flooding with
mainly the midday high tide cycle into this weekend.
&&
.ILM WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NC...Coastal Flood Advisory until 4 PM EDT this afternoon for
NCZ107.
SC...None.
MARINE...None.
&&
SYNOPSIS...ILM
NEAR TERM...ABW
SHORT TERM...RGZ
LONG TERM...RGZ
AVIATION...ABW
MARINE...RGZ/ABW
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...ILMHazardous weather outlook, Sep 11, 3:56 PM EDT, 3 hours 46 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Wilmington NC 356 PM EDT Thu Sep 11 2025 NCZ110-SCZ054-056-122000- Coastal Brunswick-Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown- 356 PM EDT Thu Sep 11 2025 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 2 PM EDT FRIDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Coastal Flood Advisory. Minor coastal flooding is possible during the afternoon high tide on Saturday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NCZ106-108-122000- Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover- 356 PM EDT Thu Sep 11 2025 ...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 2 PM EDT FRIDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast North Carolina. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Moderate Risk of Rip Currents. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Coastal Flood Advisory. Minor coastal flooding is possible during the afternoon high tide on Saturday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NCZ107-122000- Inland New Hanover- 356 PM EDT Thu Sep 11 2025 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 5 PM EDT FRIDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast North Carolina. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Coastal Flood Advisory. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Coastal Flood Advisory. Minor coastal flooding is possible during the afternoon high tide on Saturday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NCZ087-096-099-105-109-SCZ017-023-024-032-033-039-055-058-059-122000- Robeson-Bladen-Columbus-Inland Pender-Inland Brunswick-Marlboro- Darlington-Dillon-Florence-Marion-Williamsburg-Inland Georgetown- Central Horry-Northern Horry- 356 PM EDT Thu Sep 11 2025 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. AMZ250-252-254-256-122000- Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out 20 nm- 356 PM EDT Thu Sep 11 2025 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the adjacent Coastal Waters. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. A Small Craft Advisory due to marginally high winds and seas are possible from Friday afternoon into Friday night, mainly in the outer portions of the coastal waters. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. ABW
The office that day
Everything else NWS Wilmington, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 3:55 PM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | ILM | Brunswick, New Hanover, Pender | 25 hr |
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Sources
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