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Rip Current Statement 29, NWS Wilmington, NC
NWS Wilmington, NC issued this rip current statement at Sep 28, 2025, 7:22 PM EDT for Brunswick County, New Hanover County, Pender County, North Carolina; Georgetown County, Horry County, South Carolina. It took effect at Sep 29, 2025, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 62 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Sep 28, 2025, 7:22 PM EDT (23:22 UTC)
- In effect from
- Sep 29, 2025, 6:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Oct 1, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 62 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Wilmington, NC
Counties Brunswick County, NC, New Hanover County, NC, Pender County, NC, Georgetown County, SC, Horry County, SC
The radar
The Wilmington radar (KLTX), 3 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:24 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
Newport, NC (KMHX), launched 12:00Z, 11.4 hours before the alert went out and 168 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
- 178 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -36 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 682 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 35 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -34 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 55 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- -0.0
- Supercell composite
- -0.4
The text
As transmitted.
810 WHUS42 KILM 282322 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 722 PM EDT Sun Sep 28 2025 NCZ106-108-SCZ056-291000- /O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0029.250929T1000Z-250930T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Georgetown- 722 PM EDT Sun Sep 28 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT MONDAY THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. Moderate to strong north to south longshore current is also expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown County. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Monday through Monday 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. && $$
12 follow-up statements
266 WHUS42 KILM 290905 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 505 AM EDT Mon Sep 29 2025 NCZ106-108-SCZ056-291900- /O.NEW.KILM.SU.Y.0008.250930T1000Z-251003T0400Z/ /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0029.250929T1000Z-250930T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Georgetown- 505 AM EDT Mon Sep 29 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown County. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM Tuesday to midnight EDT Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ SCZ054-291900- /O.NEW.KILM.SU.Y.0008.250930T1000Z-251003T0400Z/ /O.EXA.KILM.RP.S.0029.250929T1000Z-250930T0000Z/ Coastal Horry- 505 AM EDT Mon Sep 29 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Coastal Horry County. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM Tuesday to midnight EDT Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. 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. && $$ dch
700 WHUS42 KILM 291430 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 1030 AM EDT Mon Sep 29 2025 NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-300000- /O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0008.250930T1000Z-251003T0400Z/ /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-250930T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry- Coastal Georgetown- 1030 AM EDT Mon Sep 29 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. Moderate to strong north to south longshore current is also expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM Tuesday to midnight EDT Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
358 WHUS42 KILM 292352 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 752 PM EDT Mon Sep 29 2025 NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-301000- /O.EXT.KILM.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-251001T0000Z/ /O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0008.250930T1000Z-251003T0400Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry- Coastal Georgetown- 752 PM EDT Mon Sep 29 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. Strong north to south longshore current. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM Tuesday to midnight EDT Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. 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. && $$ VAO
057 WHUS42 KILM 300930 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 530 AM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025 NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-301815- /O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0008.250930T1000Z-251003T0400Z/ /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-251001T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry- Coastal Georgetown- 530 AM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. Strong North to South longshore current. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight EDT Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ dch
416 WHUS42 KILM 301416 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 1016 AM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025 NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-010015- /O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-251003T0400Z/ /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-251001T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry- Coastal Georgetown- 1016 AM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT THURSDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. Moderate to strong north to south longshore current is also expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight EDT Thursday night. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. 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. && $$ NCZ110-010000- /O.EXA.KILM.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-251001T0000Z/ Coastal Brunswick- 1016 AM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
878 WHUS42 KILM 301735 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 135 PM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025 SCZ054-056-010145- /O.EXT.KILM.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-251002T0000Z/ /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-251001T0000Z/ Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown- 135 PM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 to 6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. Strong north to south longshore current is also expected. * WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Wednesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. 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. && $$ NCZ106-108-010145- /O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-251003T0400Z/ /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-251001T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover- 135 PM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT THURSDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. Strong north to south longshore current is also expected. * WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight EDT Thursday night. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ NCZ110-010000- /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-251001T0000Z/ Coastal Brunswick- 135 PM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Brunswick 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. && $$
784 WHUS42 KILM 302348 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 748 PM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025 NCZ106-108-011000- /O.EXT.KILM.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-251002T0000Z/ /O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-251003T0400Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover- 748 PM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. Strong north to south longshore current. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet in the surf zone. * WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight EDT Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ SCZ054-056-011000- /O.EXT.KILM.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-251002T0000Z/ /O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-251002T0000Z/ Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown- 748 PM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. Strong north to south longshore current. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet in the surf zone. * WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. 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. && $$ NCZ110-011000- /O.EXT.KILM.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-251002T0000Z/ Coastal Brunswick- 748 PM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County. * WHEN...Through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ VAO
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WHUS42 KILM 010530
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
130 AM EDT Wed Oct 1 2025
NCZ106-108-012200-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0071.251001T1700Z-251001T2200Z/
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-251003T0400Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-251002T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
130 AM EDT Wed Oct 1 2025
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
THURSDAY NIGHT...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5
to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to
one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight EDT Thursday
night. For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon to 6
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. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. 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.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
01/02 AM 5.1 0.6 1.7 5 None
01/03 PM 6.4 1.9 1.9 5 Minor
02/03 AM 5.3 0.8 1.7 5 None
02/04 PM 6.1 1.6 1.5 5 Minor
03/05 AM 5.3 0.8 1.3 4-5 None
03/05 PM 6.0 1.5 1.2 4 Minor
&&
$$
NCZ110-012200-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0071.251001T1700Z-251001T2200Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-251002T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
130 AM EDT Wed Oct 1 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous 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 Brunswick County.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon to 6
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
01/02 AM 5.1 0.6 1.7 5 None
01/03 PM 6.4 1.9 1.9 5 Minor
02/03 AM 5.3 0.8 1.7 5 None
02/04 PM 6.1 1.6 1.5 5 Minor
03/05 AM 5.3 0.8 1.3 4-5 None
03/05 PM 6.0 1.5 1.2 4 Minor
&&
$$
NCZ107-012200-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0071.251001T1900Z-251002T0100Z/
Inland New Hanover-
130 AM EDT Wed Oct 1 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 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 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina
Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one half foot in
depth. In downtown Wilmington, a block of Water Street
observes minor flooding up to one quarter foot in depth.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.8 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
01/04 AM 5.2 0.5 1.1 N/A None
01/05 PM 5.9 1.2 1.2 N/A Minor
02/06 AM 5.3 0.6 1.0 N/A None
02/06 PM 5.7 1.0 0.8 N/A Minor
03/06 AM 5.2 0.5 0.8 N/A None
03/07 PM 5.6 0.9 0.6 N/A Minor
&&
$$
SCZ054-056-012200-
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/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-251002T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
130 AM EDT Wed Oct 1 2025
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3
to 6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this
evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$889
WHUS42 KILM 011342
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
942 AM EDT Wed Oct 1 2025
SCZ054-056-012200-
/O.CAN.KILM.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-251002T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-251002T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
942 AM EDT Wed Oct 1 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
* 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.
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-012200-
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-251003T0400Z/
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0071.251001T1700Z-251001T2200Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-251002T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
942 AM EDT Wed Oct 1 2025
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
THURSDAY NIGHT...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to
7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous 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. Strong north to
south longshore current is also expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight EDT Thursday
night. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this
evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 1 PM this
afternoon to 6 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. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. 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.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
01/03 PM 6.4 1.9 1.9 5 Minor
02/03 AM 5.3 0.8 1.7 5 None
02/04 PM 6.1 1.6 1.5 5 Minor
03/05 AM 5.3 0.8 1.3 4-5 None
03/05 PM 6.0 1.5 1.2 4 Minor
04/05 AM 5.5 1.0 1.1 4 None
&&
$$
NCZ110-012200-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0071.251001T1700Z-251001T2200Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-251002T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
942 AM EDT Wed Oct 1 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous 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 Brunswick County.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this
evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 1 PM this
afternoon to 6 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
01/03 PM 6.4 1.9 1.9 5 Minor
02/03 AM 5.3 0.8 1.7 5 None
02/04 PM 6.1 1.6 1.5 5 Minor
03/05 AM 5.3 0.8 1.3 4-5 None
03/05 PM 6.0 1.5 1.2 4 Minor
04/05 AM 5.5 1.0 1.1 4 None
&&
$$
NCZ107-012200-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0071.251001T1900Z-251002T0100Z/
Inland New Hanover-
942 AM EDT Wed Oct 1 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina
Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one half foot in
depth. In downtown Wilmington, a block of Water Street
observes minor flooding up to one quarter foot in depth.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.8 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
01/05 PM 5.9 1.2 1.2 N/A Minor
02/06 AM 5.3 0.6 1.0 N/A None
02/06 PM 5.7 1.0 0.8 N/A Minor
03/06 AM 5.2 0.5 0.8 N/A None
03/07 PM 5.6 0.9 0.6 N/A Minor
&&
$$875
WHUS42 KILM 011817
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
217 PM EDT Wed Oct 1 2025
NCZ106-108-020230-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-251001T2200Z/
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-251003T0400Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-251002T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
217 PM EDT Wed Oct 1 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
THURSDAY NIGHT...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4
to 7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous 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. Strong north
to south longshore current is also expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 PM EDT this
evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight EDT
Thursday night. For the High Rip Current Risk, 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. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. 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.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
01/03 PM 6.3 1.8 1.8 5 Minor
02/03 AM 5.3 0.8 1.7 5 None
02/04 PM 6.1 1.6 1.5 5 Minor
03/05 AM 5.3 0.8 1.3 5 None
03/05 PM 6.0 1.5 1.2 4-5 Minor
04/05 AM 5.5 1.0 1.1 4 None
&&
$$
NCZ110-020000-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-251001T2200Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-251002T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
217 PM EDT Wed Oct 1 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous 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 Brunswick County.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 PM EDT this
evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
01/03 PM 6.3 1.8 1.8 5 Minor
02/03 AM 5.3 0.8 1.7 5 None
02/04 PM 6.1 1.6 1.5 5 Minor
03/05 AM 5.3 0.8 1.3 5 None
03/05 PM 6.0 1.5 1.2 4-5 Minor
04/05 AM 5.5 1.0 1.1 4 None
&&
$$
NCZ107-020100-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0071.251001T1900Z-251002T0100Z/
Inland New Hanover-
217 PM EDT Wed Oct 1 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 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...Until 9 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina
Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one half foot in
depth. In downtown Wilmington, a block of Water Street
observes minor flooding up to one quarter foot in depth.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.8 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
01/05 PM 5.9 1.2 1.2 N/A Minor
02/06 AM 5.3 0.6 1.0 N/A None
02/06 PM 5.7 1.0 0.8 N/A Minor
03/06 AM 5.2 0.5 0.8 N/A None
03/07 PM 5.6 0.9 0.6 N/A Minor
04/08 AM 5.3 0.6 0.6 N/A None
&&
$$
SCZ054-056-020000-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-251002T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
217 PM EDT Wed Oct 1 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$928
WHUS42 KILM 012149
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
549 PM EDT Wed Oct 1 2025
NCZ106-108-020600-
/O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-251001T2200Z/
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-251003T0400Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-251002T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
549 PM EDT Wed Oct 1 2025
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
THURSDAY NIGHT...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4
to 7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight EDT Thursday
night. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this
evening.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. 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...
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
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.
&&
$$
NCZ110-020000-
/O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-251001T2200Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-251002T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
549 PM EDT Wed Oct 1 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
NCZ107-020100-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-251002T0100Z/
Inland New Hanover-
549 PM EDT Wed Oct 1 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* 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...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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
01/05 PM 5.9 1.2 1.2 N/A Minor
02/06 AM 5.3 0.6 1.0 N/A None
02/06 PM 5.7 1.0 0.8 N/A Minor
03/06 AM 5.2 0.5 0.8 N/A None
03/07 PM 5.6 0.9 0.6 N/A Minor
04/08 AM 5.3 0.6 0.6 N/A None
&&
$$
SCZ054-056-020000-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-251002T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
549 PM EDT Wed Oct 1 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$638
WHUS42 KILM 020005
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
805 PM EDT Wed Oct 1 2025
NCZ106-108-020115-
/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-251002T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0030.251002T1000Z-251003T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-251003T0400Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
805 PM EDT Wed Oct 1 2025
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
THURSDAY NIGHT...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THURSDAY THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to
7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents expected. Strong north to south longshore
current.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight EDT Thursday
night. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT Thursday
through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
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.
&&
$$
SCZ054-056-020115-
/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-251002T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0030.251002T1000Z-251003T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
805 PM EDT Wed Oct 1 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THURSDAY THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. Strong north to south
longshore current.
* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Thursday through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
NCZ110-020115-
/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-251002T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
805 PM EDT Wed Oct 1 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS EXPIRED...
Moderate rip current risk forecasted for Thursday for Brunswick
county beaches, and therefore the High Rip Current Risk has ended.
$$
NCZ107-020115-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-251002T0100Z/
Inland New Hanover-
805 PM EDT Wed Oct 1 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in
low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.8 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
02/06 AM 5.3 0.6 1.0 N/A None
02/06 PM 5.7 1.0 0.8 N/A Minor
03/06 AM 5.2 0.5 0.8 N/A None
03/07 PM 5.6 0.9 0.6 N/A Minor
04/08 AM 5.3 0.6 0.6 N/A None
&&
$$
19The office that day
Everything else NWS Wilmington, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2:28 PM EDT | Gale Watch | ILM | 23 hr | |
| Sep 28, 2:28 PM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | ILM | 6 days |
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