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Rip Current Statement 24, NWS Wilmington, NC
NWS Wilmington, NC issued this rip current statement at Sep 12, 2025, 7:50 PM EDT for New Hanover County, North Carolina. It took effect at Sep 13, 2025, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 14 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Sep 12, 2025, 7:50 PM EDT (23:50 UTC)
- In effect from
- Sep 13, 2025, 6:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Sep 13, 2025, 7:46 PM EDT
- In force
- 14 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Wilmington, NC
County New Hanover County, NC
The radar
The Wilmington radar (KLTX), 56 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:53 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Newport, NC (KMHX), launched 12:00Z, 11.8 hours before the alert went out and 112 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
- 1353 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 22 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 38 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 87 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
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
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WHUS42 KILM 130547
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
147 AM EDT Sat Sep 13 2025
NCZ106-131900-
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Coastal Pender-
147 AM EDT Sat Sep 13 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
3 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 County.
* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 6 AM EDT this
morning through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory,
from 11 AM this morning to 3 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.
* 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/01 PM 6.3 1.8 1.2 4 Minor
14/01 AM 5.2 0.7 1.2 4 None
14/01 PM 5.9 1.4 1.0 3 None
15/02 AM 5.0 0.5 1.1 4 None
15/02 PM 5.8 1.3 1.0 4 None
&&
$$
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/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0032.250913T1000Z-250914T0000Z/
Coastal Georgetown-
147 AM EDT Sat Sep 13 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
3 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 Georgetown County.
* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 6 AM EDT this
morning through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory,
from 11 AM this morning to 3 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. 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/01 PM 7.2 1.6 1.0 3 Minor
14/01 AM 5.9 0.3 1.1 3 None
14/02 PM 6.9 1.3 0.8 2-3 None
15/02 AM 5.6 0.0 0.9 3 None
15/03 PM 6.7 1.1 0.8 3 None
&&
$$
NCZ108-131900-
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/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0024.250913T1000Z-250914T0000Z/
Coastal New Hanover-
147 AM EDT Sat Sep 13 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
3 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
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 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 11 AM this morning to 3 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. 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/01 PM 6.3 1.8 1.2 4 Minor
14/01 AM 5.2 0.7 1.2 4 None
14/01 PM 5.9 1.4 1.0 3 None
15/02 AM 5.0 0.5 1.1 4 None
15/02 PM 5.8 1.3 1.0 4 None
&&
$$
NCZ107-131900-
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Inland New Hanover-
147 AM EDT Sat Sep 13 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 5 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...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...From 1 PM to 5 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina
Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one half foot in
depth. In downtown Wilmington, a block of Water Street
observes minor flooding up to one quarter foot in depth.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.8 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/03 AM 5.1 0.4 0.7 N/A None
13/03 PM 5.9 1.2 0.8 N/A Minor
14/03 AM 5.1 0.4 0.8 N/A None
14/04 PM 5.8 1.1 0.7 N/A Minor
15/04 AM 5.0 0.3 0.7 N/A None
15/05 PM 5.6 0.9 0.6 N/A Minor
&&
$$
NCZ110-131900-
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Coastal Brunswick-
147 AM EDT Sat Sep 13 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
3 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.
* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 3 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal
Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal
flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or
impacts.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/01 PM 6.3 1.8 1.2 4 Minor
14/01 AM 5.2 0.7 1.2 4 None
14/01 PM 5.9 1.4 1.0 3 None
15/02 AM 5.0 0.5 1.1 4 None
15/02 PM 5.8 1.3 1.0 4 None
&&
$$
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Coastal Horry-
147 AM EDT Sat Sep 13 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
3 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 County.
* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 3 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.
* 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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/01 PM 7.2 1.6 1.0 3 Minor
14/01 AM 5.9 0.3 1.1 3 None
14/02 PM 6.9 1.3 0.8 2-3 None
15/02 AM 5.6 0.0 0.9 3 None
15/03 PM 6.7 1.1 0.8 3 None
&&
$$653
WHUS42 KILM 130804
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
404 AM EDT Sat Sep 13 2025
NCZ106-131900-
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/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0032.250913T1000Z-250914T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-
404 AM EDT Sat Sep 13 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS
MORNING TO 3 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 County.
* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to 3
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.
* 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/01 PM 6.3 1.8 1.2 4 Minor
14/01 AM 5.2 0.7 1.2 4 None
14/01 PM 5.9 1.4 1.0 3 None
15/02 AM 5.0 0.5 1.1 4 None
15/02 PM 5.8 1.3 1.0 4 None
&&
$$
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Coastal Georgetown-
404 AM EDT Sat Sep 13 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS
MORNING TO 3 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 Georgetown County.
* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to 3
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. 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/01 PM 7.2 1.6 1.0 3 Minor
14/01 AM 5.9 0.3 1.1 3 None
14/02 PM 6.9 1.3 0.8 2-3 None
15/02 AM 5.6 0.0 0.9 3 None
15/03 PM 6.7 1.1 0.8 3 None
&&
$$
NCZ108-131900-
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Coastal New Hanover-
404 AM EDT Sat Sep 13 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS
MORNING TO 3 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
expected. Strong north to south longshore current is also
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 New Hanover County.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to 3
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. 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/01 PM 6.3 1.8 1.2 4 Minor
14/01 AM 5.2 0.7 1.2 4 None
14/01 PM 5.9 1.4 1.0 3 None
15/02 AM 5.0 0.5 1.1 4 None
15/02 PM 5.8 1.3 1.0 4 None
&&
$$
NCZ107-131900-
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Inland New Hanover-
404 AM EDT Sat Sep 13 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 5 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...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...From 1 PM to 5 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina
Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one half foot in
depth. In downtown Wilmington, a block of Water Street
observes minor flooding up to one quarter foot in depth.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.8 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/03 PM 5.9 1.2 0.8 N/A Minor
14/03 AM 5.1 0.4 0.8 N/A None
14/04 PM 5.8 1.1 0.7 N/A Minor
15/04 AM 5.0 0.3 0.7 N/A None
15/05 PM 5.6 0.9 0.6 N/A Minor
&&
$$
NCZ110-131900-
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Coastal Brunswick-
404 AM EDT Sat Sep 13 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS
MORNING TO 3 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.
* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 3 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal
Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal
flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or
impacts.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/01 PM 6.3 1.8 1.2 4 Minor
14/01 AM 5.2 0.7 1.2 4 None
14/01 PM 5.9 1.4 1.0 3 None
15/02 AM 5.0 0.5 1.1 4 None
15/02 PM 5.8 1.3 1.0 4 None
&&
$$
SCZ054-131900-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0069.250913T1500Z-250913T1900Z/
Coastal Horry-
404 AM EDT Sat Sep 13 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS
MORNING TO 3 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 County.
* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 3 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.
* 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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/01 PM 7.2 1.6 1.0 3 Minor
14/01 AM 5.9 0.3 1.1 3 None
14/02 PM 6.9 1.3 0.8 2-3 None
15/02 AM 5.6 0.0 0.9 3 None
15/03 PM 6.7 1.1 0.8 3 None
&&
$$342
WHUS42 KILM 131854
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
254 PM EDT Sat Sep 13 2025
NCZ106-132100-
/O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0069.000000T0000Z-250913T1900Z/
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0032.000000T0000Z-250914T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-
254 PM EDT Sat Sep 13 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. There is also a
Moderate Risk of rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender County.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into
rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may
sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to
shore.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with
lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may
be swept into.
&&
$$
SCZ056-132100-
/O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0069.000000T0000Z-250913T1900Z/
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0032.000000T0000Z-250914T0000Z/
Coastal Georgetown-
254 PM EDT Sat Sep 13 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. There is also a
Moderate Risk of rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Georgetown 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.
&&
$$
NCZ108-132100-
/O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0069.000000T0000Z-250913T1900Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-250914T0000Z/
Coastal New Hanover-
254 PM EDT Sat Sep 13 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and a strong north to south
longshore current.
* WHERE...Coastal New Hanover County.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
NCZ110-132000-
/O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0069.000000T0000Z-250913T1900Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
254 PM EDT Sat Sep 13 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
Water levels have fallen below minor flood thresholds.
$$
SCZ054-132000-
/O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0069.000000T0000Z-250913T1900Z/
Coastal Horry-
254 PM EDT Sat Sep 13 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
Water levels have fallen below minor flood thresholds.
$$
NCZ107-132100-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0069.000000T0000Z-250913T2100Z/
Inland New Hanover-
254 PM EDT Sat Sep 13 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.
* 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
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 5.9 1.2 0.8 N/A Minor
15/04 AM 5.1 0.4 0.8 N/A None
15/05 PM 5.7 1.0 0.7 N/A Minor
16/05 AM 4.9 0.2 0.6 N/A None
&&
$$
ABW920 WHUS42 KILM 132043 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 443 PM EDT Sat Sep 13 2025 NCZ107-132145- /O.CAN.KILM.CF.Y.0069.000000T0000Z-250913T2100Z/ Inland New Hanover- 443 PM EDT Sat Sep 13 2025 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... River gage readings of the lower Cape Fear River have fallen below the 5.5 ft MLLW threshold for minor coastal flooding to occur. As a result, the coastal flood advisory has been cancelled. $$ NCZ106-SCZ056-140000- /O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0032.000000T0000Z-250914T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal Georgetown- 443 PM EDT Sat Sep 13 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...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender County. In South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown 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. && $$ NCZ108-140000- /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-250914T0000Z/ Coastal New Hanover- 443 PM EDT Sat Sep 13 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and a strong north to south longshore current. * WHERE...Coastal New Hanover County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ dch
505 WHUS42 KILM 132346 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 746 PM EDT Sat Sep 13 2025 NCZ106-SCZ056-140800- /O.CAN.KILM.BH.S.0032.000000T0000Z-250914T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0033.250914T1000Z-250915T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal Georgetown- 746 PM EDT Sat Sep 13 2025 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SUNDAY THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender County. In South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown County. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Sunday through Sunday 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. && $$ NCZ108-140800- /O.CAN.KILM.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-250914T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0033.250914T1000Z-250915T0000Z/ Coastal New Hanover- 746 PM EDT Sat Sep 13 2025 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SUNDAY THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal New Hanover County. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Sunday through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Wilmington, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 1:19 AM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | ILM | 4 days | |
| Sep 12, 7:50 PM EDT | Beach Hazards Statement | ILM | Pender | 24 hr |
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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.