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Beach Hazards Statement 37, NWS Wilmington, NC

October 8, 2025New Hanover County, Pender County, North Carolina; Georgetown County, Horry County, South Carolina

NWS Wilmington, NC issued this beach hazards statement at Oct 8, 2025, 7:37 PM EDT for New Hanover County, Pender County, North Carolina; Georgetown County, Horry County, South Carolina. It took effect at Oct 9, 2025, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 14 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 8, 2025, 7:37 PM EDT (23:37 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 9, 2025, 6:00 AM EDT
Expired
Oct 9, 2025, 7:36 PM EDT
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS Wilmington, NC

Counties New Hanover County, NC, Pender County, NC, Georgetown County, SC, Horry County, SC

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Newport, NC (KMHX), launched 12:00Z, 11.6 hours before the alert went out and 172 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Newport, NC at 12:00Z on 2025-10-08Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 69 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Newport, NC at 12:00Z on 2025-10-08The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 69 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
69 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-9 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
814 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
23 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
69 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
45 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
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549 
WHUS42 KILM 082337
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
737 PM EDT Wed Oct 8 2025

NCZ108-090800-
/O.CAN.KILM.RP.S.0036.000000T0000Z-251009T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0037.251009T1000Z-251010T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0037.251009T1000Z-251010T0000Z/
Coastal New Hanover-
737 PM EDT Wed Oct 8 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THURSDAY
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THURSDAY THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, Strong north to south
  longshore current. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip
  currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal New Hanover County.

* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Thursday through Thursday evening.

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

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.

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.

&&

$$

NCZ106-090800-
/O.CAN.KILM.RP.S.0036.000000T0000Z-251009T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0037.251009T1000Z-251010T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-
737 PM EDT Wed Oct 8 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THURSDAY
THROUGH THURSDAY 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 Thursday through Thursday 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.

&&

$$

SCZ054-056-090800-
/O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0037.251009T1000Z-251010T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
737 PM EDT Wed Oct 8 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THURSDAY
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. There is also a
  Moderate Risk of rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Thursday through Thursday 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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
480 
WHUS42 KILM 082349
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
749 PM EDT Wed Oct 8 2025

NCZ108-090800-
/O.CAN.KILM.BH.S.0037.251009T1000Z-251010T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0037.251009T1000Z-251010T0000Z/
Coastal New Hanover-
749 PM EDT Wed Oct 8 2025

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

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

* WHERE...Coastal New Hanover County.

* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Thursday through Thursday 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.

&&

$$

NCZ106-SCZ054-056-090800-
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0037.251009T1000Z-251010T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
749 PM EDT Wed Oct 8 2025

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

* WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. There is also a
  Moderate Risk of rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Thursday through Thursday 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.

&&

$$
573 
WHUS42 KILM 090537
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
137 AM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025

SCZ054-056-091700-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0081.251009T1200Z-251009T1700Z/
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0037.251009T1000Z-251010T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
137 AM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
1 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 expected. 

  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, one to two 
  feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying 
  areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.

* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 6 AM EDT this 
  morning through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 
  from 8 AM this morning to 1 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Vulnerable causeways to and from local beaches will
  experience minor coastal flooding. 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...

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.

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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 09/10 AM     8.0        2.4        1.0        4      Minor    
 09/10 PM     7.1        1.5        1.4       4-5     Minor    
 10/11 AM     8.5        2.9        1.8        5     Moderate  
 10/11 PM     6.9        1.3        1.5        5       None    
 11/11 AM     7.7        2.1        1.2        5      Minor

&&

$$

NCZ106-091700-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0081.251009T1200Z-251009T1700Z/
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0037.251009T1000Z-251010T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-
137 AM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
1 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
  expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
  inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near 
  shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Coastal Pender County.

* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 6 AM EDT this 
  morning through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 
  from 8 AM this morning to 1 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal
  Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal
  flooding. 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...

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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 09/09 AM     6.6        2.1        0.9        4      Minor    
 09/10 PM     5.9        1.4        1.3        5       None    
 10/10 AM     7.2        2.7        1.6        6      Minor    
 10/11 PM     5.7        1.2        1.4       5-6      None    
 11/11 AM     7.1        2.6        1.7        6      Minor    
 11/11 PM     5.9        1.4        1.9       6-7      None

&&

$$

NCZ108-091700-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0081.251009T1200Z-251009T1700Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0037.251009T1000Z-251010T0000Z/
Coastal New Hanover-
137 AM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
1 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents 
  expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of 
  inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near 
  shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Coastal New Hanover County.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT this 
  morning through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 
  from 8 AM this morning to 1 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal
  Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal
  flooding. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 09/09 AM     6.6        2.1        0.9        4      Minor    
 09/10 PM     5.9        1.4        1.3        5       None    
 10/10 AM     7.2        2.7        1.6        6      Minor    
 10/11 PM     5.7        1.2        1.4       5-6      None    
 11/11 AM     7.1        2.6        1.7        6      Minor    
 11/11 PM     5.9        1.4        1.9       6-7      None

&&

$$

NCZ110-091700-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0081.251009T1200Z-251009T1700Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
137 AM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
1 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...Coastal Brunswick County.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 1 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal
  Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal
  flooding. 

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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 09/09 AM     6.6        2.1        0.9        4      Minor    
 09/10 PM     5.9        1.4        1.3        5       None    
 10/10 AM     7.2        2.7        1.6        6      Minor    
 10/11 PM     5.7        1.2        1.4       5-6      None    
 11/11 AM     7.1        2.6        1.7        6      Minor    
 11/11 PM     5.9        1.4        1.9       6-7      None

&&

$$

NCZ107-091700-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0081.251009T1200Z-251009T1700Z/
Inland New Hanover-
137 AM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
1 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 8 AM this morning to 1 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...

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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 09/12 PM     6.1        1.4        0.6       N/A     Minor    
 10/12 AM     5.5        0.8        0.8       N/A     Minor    
 10/12 PM     6.4        1.7        1.0       N/A     Minor    
 11/01 AM     5.7        1.0        1.1       N/A     Minor    
 11/02 PM     6.3        1.6        1.0       N/A     Minor

&&

$$

9
661 
WHUS42 KILM 091707
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
107 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025

NCZ106-SCZ054-056-100000-
/O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0081.000000T0000Z-251009T1700Z/
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0037.000000T0000Z-251010T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
107 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current.

* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender County. In South 
  Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown 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.

&&

$$

NCZ108-100000-
/O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0081.000000T0000Z-251009T1700Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-251010T0000Z/
Coastal New Hanover-
107 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal New Hanover 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.

&&

$$

NCZ107-110-091815-
/O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0081.000000T0000Z-251009T1700Z/
Inland New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-
107 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...


$$
798 
WHUS42 KILM 091852
CFWILM

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
252 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025

NCZ106-100430-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0082.251010T0100Z-251010T1800Z/
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0037.000000T0000Z-251010T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-
252 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
2 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, Strong north to south
  longshore current. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, one to two 
  feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying 
  areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Coastal Pender County.

* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this 
  evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 9 PM this 
  evening 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.

* 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.

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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 09/10 PM     6.0        1.5        1.4        5      Minor    
 10/10 AM     7.3        2.8        1.7        6      Minor    
 10/11 PM     5.9        1.4        1.6       5-6      None    
 11/11 AM     6.8        2.3        1.4        6      Minor    
 11/11 PM     5.8        1.3        1.8        6       None    
 12/12 PM     6.2        1.7        1.0        5      Minor

&&

$$

NCZ108-100430-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0082.251010T0100Z-251010T1800Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-251010T0000Z/
Coastal New Hanover-
252 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
2 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 
  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, one to two feet of inundation 
  above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines 
  and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Coastal New Hanover County.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this 
  evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 9 PM this 
  evening 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. 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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 09/10 PM     6.0        1.5        1.4        5      Minor    
 10/10 AM     7.3        2.8        1.7        6      Minor    
 10/11 PM     5.9        1.4        1.6       5-6      None    
 11/11 AM     6.8        2.3        1.4        6      Minor    
 11/11 PM     5.8        1.3        1.8        6       None    
 12/12 PM     6.2        1.7        1.0        5      Minor

&&

$$

NCZ110-100430-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0082.251010T0100Z-251010T1800Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
252 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
2 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level 
  expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal 
  waterways.

* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening 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.

* 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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 09/10 PM     6.0        1.5        1.4        5      Minor    
 10/10 AM     7.3        2.8        1.7        6      Minor    
 10/11 PM     5.9        1.4        1.6       5-6      None    
 11/11 AM     6.8        2.3        1.4        6      Minor    
 11/11 PM     5.8        1.3        1.8        6       None    
 12/12 PM     6.2        1.7        1.0        5      Minor

&&

$$

SCZ054-056-100430-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.A.0001.251010T1200Z-251010T1800Z/
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0037.000000T0000Z-251010T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
252 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, Strong north to south
  longshore current. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet
  of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas 
  near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.

* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this 
  evening. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Friday morning 
  through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Causeways to and from local beaches will experience 
  moderate coastal flooding and become impassable. Low-lying 
  roads and locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and 
  adjacent tidal creeks will observe moderate coastal flooding. 
  Roadways and structures adjacent to ocean swashes may be 
  impacted. Check with local officials for the latest 
  information regarding coastal flood impacts and closures. 
  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.

* 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.

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.

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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 09/10 PM     6.9        1.3        1.2       4-5      None    
 10/10 AM     8.5        2.9        1.7       4-5    Moderate  
 10/11 PM     7.0        1.4        1.6        5      Minor    
 11/11 AM     7.5        1.9        1.0        5      Minor    
 12/12 AM     6.3        0.7        1.2        4       None    
 12/12 PM     7.2        1.6        1.0        4      Minor

&&

$$
422 
WHUS42 KILM 092336
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
736 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025

NCZ106-100800-
/O.CAN.KILM.BH.S.0037.000000T0000Z-251010T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0038.251010T1000Z-251011T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0082.251010T0100Z-251010T1800Z/
Coastal Pender-
736 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT
FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, one to two feet of
  inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near
  shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Rip Current Risk,
  dangerous rip currents expected. A strong north to south
  longshore current is also expected. 

* WHERE...Coastal Pender County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Friday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT Friday through 
  Friday 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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 09/10 PM     6.0        1.5        1.4        5      Minor    
 10/10 AM     7.3        2.8        1.7        6      Minor    
 10/11 PM     5.9        1.4        1.6       5-6      None    
 11/11 AM     6.8        2.3        1.4       5-6     Minor    
 11/11 PM     5.8        1.3        1.8        6       None    
 12/12 PM     6.2        1.7        1.0        5      Minor

&&

$$

NCZ108-100800-
/O.CAN.KILM.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-251010T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0038.251010T1000Z-251011T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0082.251010T0100Z-251010T1800Z/
Coastal New Hanover-
736 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT
FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, one to two feet of
  inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near
  shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Rip Current Risk,
  dangerous rip currents expected. A strong north to south
  longshore current is also expected. 

* WHERE...Coastal New Hanover County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Friday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT Friday through 
  Friday 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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 09/10 PM     6.0        1.5        1.4        5      Minor    
 10/10 AM     7.3        2.8        1.7        6      Minor    
 10/11 PM     5.9        1.4        1.6       5-6      None    
 11/11 AM     6.8        2.3        1.4       5-6     Minor    
 11/11 PM     5.8        1.3        1.8        6       None    
 12/12 PM     6.2        1.7        1.0        5      Minor

&&

$$

SCZ054-100800-
/O.CAN.KILM.BH.S.0037.000000T0000Z-251010T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0038.251010T1000Z-251011T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.CF.A.0001.251010T1200Z-251010T1800Z/
Coastal Horry-
736 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING
THROUGH FRIDAY 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 Watch, one to two feet of inundation 
  above ground level possible in low- lying areas near shorelines 
  and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Coastal Horry County.

* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 6 AM EDT Friday 
  through Friday evening. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from 
  Friday morning through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Causeways to and from local beaches will experience 
  moderate coastal flooding and become impassable. Low-lying 
  roads and locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and 
  adjacent tidal creeks will observe moderate coastal flooding. 
  Roadways and structures adjacent to ocean swashes may be 
  impacted. Check with local officials for the latest 
  information regarding coastal flood impacts and closures. 
  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.

* 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.

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.

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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 09/10 PM     6.9        1.3        1.2        4       None    
 10/10 AM     8.5        2.9        1.7       4-5    Moderate  
 10/11 PM     7.0        1.4        1.6        5      Minor    
 11/11 AM     7.5        1.9        1.0        5      Minor    
 12/12 AM     6.3        0.7        1.2        4       None    
 12/12 PM     7.2        1.6        1.0        3      Minor

&&

$$

SCZ056-100800-
/O.CAN.KILM.BH.S.0037.000000T0000Z-251010T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0038.251010T1000Z-251011T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.CF.A.0001.251010T1200Z-251010T1800Z/
Coastal Georgetown-
736 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING
THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
  expected. A strong north to south longshore current is also
  expected. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of 
  inundation above ground level possible in low- lying areas near 
  shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Coastal Georgetown County.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT Friday 
  through Friday evening. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from 
  Friday morning through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Causeways to and from local beaches will experience 
  moderate coastal flooding and become impassable. Low-lying 
  roads and locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and 
  adjacent tidal creeks will observe moderate coastal flooding. 
  Roadways and structures adjacent to ocean swashes may be 
  impacted. Check with local officials for the latest 
  information regarding coastal flood impacts and closures. 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.

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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 09/10 PM     6.9        1.3        1.2        4       None    
 10/10 AM     8.5        2.9        1.7       4-5    Moderate  
 10/11 PM     7.0        1.4        1.6        5      Minor    
 11/11 AM     7.5        1.9        1.0        5      Minor    
 12/12 AM     6.3        0.7        1.2        4       None    
 12/12 PM     7.2        1.6        1.0        3      Minor

&&

$$

NCZ110-100800-
/O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0038.251010T1000Z-251011T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0082.251010T0100Z-251010T1800Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
736 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT
FRIDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, one to two feet of
  inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near
  shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement,
  Strong east to west longshore current. There is also a Moderate
  Risk of rip currents expected from Ocean Isle Beach westward.

* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Friday. 
  For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 6 AM EDT Friday through 
  Friday 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. 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.

* 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.

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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 09/10 PM     6.0        1.5        1.4        5      Minor    
 10/10 AM     7.3        2.8        1.7        6      Minor    
 10/11 PM     5.9        1.4        1.6       5-6      None    
 11/11 AM     6.8        2.3        1.4       5-6     Minor    
 11/11 PM     5.8        1.3        1.8        6       None    
 12/12 PM     6.2        1.7        1.0        5      Minor

&&

$$

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 Oct 8, 7:01 PM EDT, 36 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Oct 8, 7:01 PM EDT, 36 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
701 PM EDT Wed Oct 8 2025

.SYNOPSIS...
A cold front will move across the area overnight. Cool
temperatures and increasing rain chances to follow for end of
the week, as an offshore low moves up the east coast. Gusty
winds, coastal flooding, and hazardous marine conditions will
impact the area starting Friday with improvement into early next
week. High pressure will build in with drier conditions into mid
next week.

&&

.UPDATE...
No significant changes with the 7 PM forecast update. Routine
aviation discussion updated below with the 00Z TAF issuance.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH THURSDAY/...
Light showers will precede a cold front that will enter the region
this evening, pushing through overnight. Cool and dry advection then
slated for the latter half of tonight into Thursday. Temperature
guidance is fairly tightly clustered, though some concern exists
that guidance may be a tad too mild tonight, though it looks well
mixed. Tomorrow will see decreasing clouds, with some moisture
remaining trapped beneath a healthy inversion at 4kft. The recent
warmth ended in the post-frontal airmass, Thursday nights in the mid
70s.

&&

.SHORT TERM /THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT/...
This period will be decidedly the pre-low period as the offshore low
should develop to our south but we won't feel many impacts outside
of increasingly hazardous marine conditions. For land, we'll see
continued gusty winds even behind the front as we're sandwiched
between high pressure and the offshore low and increasing rainfall
chances primarily for our coastal areas. Thunder chances and
rainfall totals are low away from the immediate coast as we should
see mainly stratiform rainfall.

&&

.LONG TERM /SATURDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
Even into Saturday there's uncertainty around where this low will
track, with largest consensus that it will remain just offshore from
our area passing close to Cape Lookout and perhaps over the Outer
Banks late this weekend into early next week. Rain chances will
expand across the area into Saturday with higher rainfall totals
closer to the coast. By Monday the low should be past our area where
it will continue up the east coast. All that's left will be the
ridging high pressure inland which will take hold bringing drier
weather into mid next week with another warm up.

&&

.AVIATION /00Z THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
Showers continue to drift southward ahead of a cold front.
These showers could bring brief restrictions over the next few
hours (mainly prior to midnight at coastal terminals). As the
main boundary sinks southward, CIGs will drop to MVFR briefly
before the boundary layer deepens and scours the any stratus
late tonight; mainly along the coast. VFR to dominate on
Thursday with clear skies and gusty NE winds.

Extended Outlook... A coastal storm could lead to flight
restrictions and gusty winds at coastal terminals Friday night
through Sunday.

&&

.MARINE...
Through Thursday... Quiet prefrontal conditions at the current time,
but not expected to last. Cold front pushes through tonight bringing
a wind shift followed by building wind and seas. Wind and seas both
to end up in advisory criteria overnight, the seas lagging as always
by a few hours. Gradient strengthens further on Thursday leading to
gales at least in gusts. The Gale Watch has been upgraded to a
Warning though confidence is low at this point as to whether or not
it will verify especially with respect to sustained winds.

Thursday Night through Monday...Gale Force gusts will impact our
waters starting Thursday night as we become wedged between ridging
high pressure inland and coastal low pressure offshore. This low
pressure will travel north through the period, possibly still off
the NC coast by Monday. This will lead to prolonged hazardous marine
conditions, with Gales possibly lingering through the day Friday.
Seas will reach as high as 5-8 ft ~20 nm offshore, and 6 ft breakers
could be seen at mainly SE-facing beaches as early as Friday. The
low should pass closest to us Saturday where we could see another
surge of higher gusts and turbulent seas with improving but still
hazardous conditions through the end of the period.

&&

.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
Onshore flow and high astronomical tides due to the recent full moon
will bring minor tidal flooding with each morning high tide, and
possibly the evening high tides as well (now the smaller of the
two), across most of the beaches and along the lower Cape Fear River
including downtown Wilmington, through the weekend.

Rip currents: High rip current risk is in effect for beaches north
of Cape Fear today, likely continuing through the weekend due to
strengthening ENE swell and a developing low pressure system off the
coast.

&&

.ILM WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NC...High Risk for Rip Currents until 8 PM EDT this evening for NCZ106-
     108.
SC...None.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory from midnight tonight to 2 PM EDT
     Thursday for AMZ250-252-254-256.
     Gale Warning from 2 PM Thursday to 8 PM EDT Friday for AMZ250-
     252-254-256.

&&

SYNOPSIS...ILM
UPDATE...21
NEAR TERM...MAS
SHORT TERM...LEW
LONG TERM...LEW
AVIATION...21
MARINE...MAS/LEW
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...ILM
Hazardous weather outlook, Oct 8, 2:32 PM EDT, 5 hours 5 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
232 PM EDT Wed Oct 8 2025

NCZ106-108-091845-
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
232 PM EDT Wed Oct 8 2025

...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.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Elevated rip current risk will continue through the weekend. In
addition, minor coastal flooding is likely during the morning high
tides, and possible during the evening high tides, through the
weekend. A High Surf Advisory may also be needed.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

AMZ250-252-254-256-091845-
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-
232 PM EDT Wed Oct 8 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 2 PM EDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THURSDAY TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...

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...Thursday through Tuesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Small Craft Advisory.
   Gale Warning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ087-096-099-105-109-SCZ017-023-024-032-033-039-055-058-059-091845-
Robeson-Bladen-Columbus-Inland Pender-Inland Brunswick-Marlboro-
Darlington-Dillon-Florence-Marion-Williamsburg-Inland Georgetown-
Central Horry-Northern Horry-
232 PM EDT Wed Oct 8 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...Thursday through Tuesday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

SCZ056-091845-
Coastal Georgetown-
232 PM EDT Wed Oct 8 2025

...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS 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.

   Moderate Risk of Rip Currents.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Minor coastal flooding is likely during the morning high tides, and
possible during the evening high tides, through the weekend. A High
Surf Advisory may also be needed.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ110-091845-
Coastal Brunswick-
232 PM EDT Wed Oct 8 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Minor coastal flooding is likely during the morning high tides, and
possible during the evening high tides, through the weekend.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

SCZ054-091845-
Coastal Horry-
232 PM EDT Wed Oct 8 2025

...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS 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.

   Moderate Risk of Rip Currents.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Minor coastal flooding is likely during the morning high tides, and
possible during the evening high tides, through the weekend.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ107-091845-
Inland New Hanover-
232 PM EDT Wed Oct 8 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Minor coastal flooding is likely during the morning high tides, and
possible during the evening high tides, through the weekend.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

The office that day

Everything else NWS Wilmington, NC issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 8, 1:34 AM EDTGale WatchILM12 hr
Oct 8, 1:34 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryILM36 hr
Oct 8, 1:35 AM EDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryILMBrunswick, New Hanover, Pender11 hr
Oct 8, 2:03 PM EDTGale WarningILM4 days
Oct 8, 7:37 PM EDTRip Current StatementILMNew Hanover24 hr

Nearby

Beach Hazards Statements in North Carolina, 2025Beach 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.