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Beach Hazards Statement 36, NWS Wilmington, NC
NWS Wilmington, NC issued this beach hazards statement at Oct 2, 2025, 7:52 PM EDT for Horry County, South Carolina. It took effect at Oct 3, 2025, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 14 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Oct 2, 2025, 7:52 PM EDT (23:52 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 3, 2025, 6:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Oct 3, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 14 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Wilmington, NC
County Horry County, SC
The radar
The Wilmington radar (KLTX), 51 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:52 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The nearest sounding before it
Charleston AFB, SC (KCHS), launched 12:00Z, 11.9 hours before the alert went out and 147 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
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 997 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 11 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 13 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 53 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
510
WHUS42 KILM 022352
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
752 PM EDT Thu Oct 2 2025
SCZ054-030800-
/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-251003T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0036.251003T1000Z-251004T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-
752 PM EDT Thu Oct 2 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. There is also a
Moderate Risk of rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Horry County.
* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Friday through Friday 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.
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-030800-
/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-251003T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0031.251003T1000Z-251004T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
752 PM EDT Thu Oct 2 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. There will also be
strong north to south longshore currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Friday through Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
SCZ056-030800-
/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-251003T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0031.251003T1000Z-251004T0000Z/
Coastal Georgetown-
752 PM EDT Thu Oct 2 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. There will also be
strong north to south longshore currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Georgetown County.
* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Friday through Friday 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.
&&
$$
NCZ107-030100-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0072.000000T0000Z-251003T0100Z/
Inland New Hanover-
752 PM EDT Thu Oct 2 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING ALONG THE CAPE FEAR RIVER...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in
low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...The lowest portions of USS North Carolina Road and
Battleship Road begin to observe minor coastal flooding. Water
begins to spread out of storm drains onto Water Street just
south of Market Street in downtown Wilmington.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.8 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
03/06 AM 5.0 0.3 0.6 N/A None
03/07 PM 5.4 0.7 0.4 N/A None
04/08 AM 5.1 0.4 0.4 N/A None
04/08 PM 5.5 0.8 0.4 N/A Minor
05/08 AM 5.1 0.4 0.2 N/A None
&&
$$
94 follow-up statements
966 WHUS42 KILM 030052 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 852 PM EDT Thu Oct 2 2025 NCZ107-030200- /O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0072.000000T0000Z-251003T0100Z/ Inland New Hanover- 852 PM EDT Thu Oct 2 2025 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING... $$ SCZ054-030900- /O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0036.251003T1000Z-251004T0000Z/ Coastal Horry- 852 PM EDT Thu Oct 2 2025 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Horry County. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Friday through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into. && $$ NCZ106-108-030900- /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0031.251003T1000Z-251004T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover- 852 PM EDT Thu Oct 2 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Friday through Friday 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. && $$ SCZ056-030900- /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0031.251003T1000Z-251004T0000Z/ Coastal Georgetown- 852 PM EDT Thu Oct 2 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Georgetown County. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Friday through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
216 WHUS42 KILM 030638 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 238 AM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025 SCZ054-040000- /O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0036.251003T1000Z-251004T0000Z/ Coastal Horry- 238 AM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Strong North to South longshore current and also a Moderate Risk of rip currents are expected. * WHERE...Coastal Horry County. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT this morning through 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. && $$ NCZ106-108-040000- /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0031.251003T1000Z-251004T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover- 238 AM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. Also a strong north to south longshore current will remain active. * WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ SCZ056-040000- /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0031.251003T1000Z-251004T0000Z/ Coastal Georgetown- 238 AM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. Also a strong north to south longshore current will remain active. * WHERE...Coastal Georgetown County. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT this morning through this 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. && $$ dch
234
WHUS42 KILM 031801
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
201 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025
NCZ106-108-040000-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0073.251003T2000Z-251004T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-251004T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
201 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents and
a 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...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* 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. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
* 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.
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.
&&
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
03/05 PM 6.2 1.7 1.4 4 Minor
04/06 AM 5.5 1.0 1.1 4 None
04/06 PM 6.1 1.6 1.1 4 Minor
05/06 AM 5.7 1.2 0.8 4 None
05/07 PM 5.9 1.4 0.8 4 None
06/07 AM 5.9 1.4 0.6 4 None
&&
$$
NCZ107-040200-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0073.251003T2100Z-251004T0200Z/
Inland New Hanover-
201 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON 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 5 PM this afternoon 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
03/07 PM 5.7 1.0 0.7 N/A Minor
04/08 AM 5.2 0.5 0.5 N/A None
04/08 PM 5.7 1.0 0.6 N/A Minor
05/08 AM 5.1 0.4 0.2 N/A None
05/09 PM 5.4 0.7 0.2 N/A None
06/09 AM 5.3 0.6 0.1 N/A None
&&
$$
NCZ110-040000-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0073.251003T2000Z-251004T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
201 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal
Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal
flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or
impacts.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
03/05 PM 6.2 1.7 1.4 4 Minor
04/06 AM 5.5 1.0 1.1 4 None
04/06 PM 6.1 1.6 1.1 4 Minor
05/06 AM 5.7 1.2 0.8 4 None
05/07 PM 5.9 1.4 0.8 4 None
06/07 AM 5.9 1.4 0.6 4 None
&&
$$
SCZ054-040000-
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0036.000000T0000Z-251004T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-
201 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 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 Horry County.
* 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.
&&
$$
SCZ056-040000-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-251004T0000Z/
Coastal Georgetown-
201 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and a strong north to south
longshore current.
* WHERE...Coastal Georgetown County.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
ABW795
WHUS42 KILM 032332
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
732 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025
NCZ106-108-040045-
/O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0073.000000T0000Z-251004T0000Z/
/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-251004T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
732 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
$$
NCZ110-040045-
/O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0073.000000T0000Z-251004T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
732 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
$$
SCZ056-040745-
/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-251004T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0032.251004T1000Z-251005T0000Z/
Coastal Georgetown-
732 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Georgetown 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.
&&
$$
SCZ054-040045-
/O.EXP.KILM.BH.S.0036.000000T0000Z-251004T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-
732 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
$$
NCZ107-040200-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0073.000000T0000Z-251004T0200Z/
Inland New Hanover-
732 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING ALONG THE CAPE FEAR RIVER...
* 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 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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
03/07 PM 5.7 1.0 0.7 N/A Minor
04/08 AM 5.2 0.5 0.5 N/A None
04/08 PM 5.7 1.0 0.6 N/A Minor
05/08 AM 5.1 0.4 0.2 N/A None
05/09 PM 5.4 0.7 0.2 N/A None
06/09 AM 5.3 0.6 0.1 N/A None
&&
$$
9What 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 Oct 2, 7:33 PM EDT, 19 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Oct 2, 7:33 PM EDT, 19 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
733 PM EDT Thu Oct 2 2025
.SYNOPSIS...
High pressure centered north of the area will bring a breezy but
largely seasonable period for the remainder of the week and
weekend. Only minor rain chances return much of next week as
moisture tries to overrun this high from the south.
&&
.NEAR TERM /THROUGH FRIDAY/...
Latest surface analysis shows high pressure over the New England
coast, which has reached all the way down into the Carolinas. This
high has brought cool Canadian air with it, allowing for our first
lovely fall air of the season. After lows in the 50s this morning,
we have gone up into the mid 70s this afternoon.
This high pressure will push a little more offshore and then slide
down the mid-Atlantic coast through Friday. Inland areas may be even
a bit cooler for tonight's lows than the night before. Some parts of
the Pee Dee region may even bottom out in the upper 40s, though this
doesn't look likely, as I believe enough boundary layer winds keep
the radiational cooling in check.
Subtle airmass modification starts Friday afternoon, with highs
about 2-3 degrees warmer than what we've seen today.
&&
.SHORT TERM /FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT/...
A large area of high pressure will be centered off the Delmarva
through the period. Ridging in the mid to upper levels will also be
close to the area, generally centered north of it. This will bring a
breezy period of sunshine and normal temperatures save for a milder
Saturday night.
&&
.LONG TERM /SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
Ridging both surface and aloft starts to slide offshore Sunday into
Monday. This will lead to two main sources of increased rain
chances; low level moisture advection and the decreased downward
vertical motion association with the mid level ridge. Models are
usually a bit too fast in such a moisture return scenario, likely
meaning rain holds off until Monday and may be confined to SC over
NC-the latest blended guidance seems to agree. Much of next week
will have high temperatures that are only a few degrees above
climatology whereas nighttime lows will be more significantly
elevated. The more legit rain chances may come late in the period as
a cold front and upper trough approach from the northwest.
&&
.AVIATION /00Z FRIDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
High confidence in VFR for the 00z taf period.
Extended Outlook...VFR conditions are expected to prevail. May have
some patchy fog over the weekend and into early next week with rain
chances returning at the coast.
&&
.MARINE...
Through Friday...Small Craft Advisory continues along all coastal
waters from Surf City, NC to South Santee River, SC out 20 nm. Stiff
northeasterly winds at 20-22 kts decrease slightly to 17-19 kts
Friday, with gusts of 25-30 kts following a similar trend to dipping
below 25 kts. Seas at 4-5 ft at the coast. Seas up to 20 nm from
shore are 6-8 ft at first, but relax slightly to 6 ft.
Friday night through Tuesday...Advisory flags will still be up
at the start of the period. Even though wave bulletins show
dominant period dropping to 7 ft (i.e., the tropical swells
have abated), the long fetch of NE winds will still be piling
up enough water for 6 ft seas especially well away from shore.
Over the weekend, the NE flow will turn slightly to the E as
high pressure to our north finds a center slightly E of the cold
location. Locally, this won't be very effective in reducing
conditions below thresholds, as this may have to wait until
early next week.
&&
.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
Other - Rip Currents: There is a high risk of rip currents for east-
facing beaches through this evening. Remnants of Imelda and Humberto
swell will intertwine along with the addition of large short period
wind waves resulting from strong NE winds as synoptic high pressure
ridges across the area from the north. The strong NE wind driven
waves will continue through the end of the work week while the 2
remnants of tropical cyclone swell trains slowly subside.
Minor coastal flooding during this evening's high tide cycle
expected along coastal Pender, New Hanover, and Brunswick Counties,
in addition to the lower Cape Fear River at downtown Wilmington.
This is expected to occur over the next few late afternoon/early
evening high tide cycles. The coastal SC counties may need similar
advisories by the weekend, but we're not there just yet.
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.ILM WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NC...High Risk for Rip Currents until 8 PM EDT this evening for NCZ106-
108.
High Risk for Rip Currents from 6 AM EDT Friday through Friday
evening for NCZ106-108.
Coastal Flood Advisory until 9 PM EDT this evening for NCZ107.
SC...High Risk for Rip Currents until 8 PM EDT this evening for SCZ054-
056.
High Risk for Rip Currents from 6 AM EDT Friday through Friday
evening for SCZ056.
Beach Hazards Statement from 6 AM EDT Friday through Friday
evening for SCZ054.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until midnight EDT Saturday night for
AMZ250-252-254-256.
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SYNOPSIS...ILM
NEAR TERM...IGB
SHORT TERM...MBB
LONG TERM...MBB
AVIATION...SHK
MARINE...
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...Hazardous weather outlook, Oct 2, 2:46 PM EDT, 5 hours 6 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Wilmington NC 246 PM EDT Thu Oct 2 2025 NCZ110-031900- Coastal Brunswick- 246 PM EDT Thu Oct 2 2025 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... 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. Coastal Flood Advisory. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. Minor coastal flooding is possible with the afternoon high tides through the weekend. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NCZ107-031900- Inland New Hanover- 246 PM EDT Thu Oct 2 2025 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING... 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. Minor coastal flooding is possible with the afternoon high tides through the weekend. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NCZ087-096-099-105-109-SCZ017-023-024-032-033-039-055-058-059-031900- Robeson-Bladen-Columbus-Inland Pender-Inland Brunswick-Marlboro- Darlington-Dillon-Florence-Marion-Williamsburg-Inland Georgetown- Central Horry-Northern Horry- 246 PM EDT Thu Oct 2 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. AMZ250-252-254-256-031900- 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- 246 PM EDT Thu Oct 2 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT SATURDAY NIGHT... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the adjacent Coastal Waters. .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. Small Craft 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. Small Craft Advisory. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. NCZ106-108-031900- Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover- 246 PM EDT Thu Oct 2 2025 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... 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. High Rip Current Risk. Coastal Flood Advisory. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. Elevated surf and moderate to strong rip currents are expected at the beaches through Friday. Minor coastal flooding is possible with the afternoon high tides through the weekend. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. SCZ054-056-031900- Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown- 246 PM EDT Thu Oct 2 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast South 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. High Rip Current Risk. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. Moderate to strong rip currents are expected at the beaches through Friday. Minor coastal flooding is possible with the afternoon high tides through the weekend. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. IGB
The office that day
Everything else NWS Wilmington, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 8:05 PM EDT | Rip Current Statement | ILM | Georgetown, Horry | 24 hr |
| Oct 2, 7:52 PM EDT | Rip Current Statement | ILM | Georgetown | 24 hr |
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Beach Hazards Statements in South Carolina, 2025Every beach hazards statement in 2025
Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.