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Rip Current Statement 30, NWS Wilmington, NC
NWS Wilmington, NC issued this rip current statement at Oct 1, 2025, 8:05 PM EDT for New Hanover County, Pender County, North Carolina; Georgetown County, Horry County, South Carolina. It took effect at Oct 2, 2025, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 14 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Oct 1, 2025, 8:05 PM EDT (00:05 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 2, 2025, 6:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Oct 2, 2025, 8:00 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
The radar
The Wilmington radar (KLTX), 7 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:06 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The nearest sounding before it
Newport, NC (KMHX), launched 00:00Z, 0.1 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 3 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -7 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1140 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 15 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -2 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 31 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
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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.
$$
NCZ107-020115-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-251002T0100Z/
Inland New Hanover-
805 PM EDT Wed Oct 1 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in
low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.8 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
02/06 AM 5.3 0.6 1.0 N/A None
02/06 PM 5.7 1.0 0.8 N/A Minor
03/06 AM 5.2 0.5 0.8 N/A None
03/07 PM 5.6 0.9 0.6 N/A Minor
04/08 AM 5.3 0.6 0.6 N/A None
&&
$$
196 follow-up statements
000 WHUS42 KILM 020007 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 807 PM EDT Wed Oct 1 2025 NCZ107-020115- /O.CAN.KILM.CF.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-251002T0100Z/ Inland New Hanover- 807 PM EDT Wed Oct 1 2025 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Water levels have fallen below minor flood stage, and therefore the advisory has been cancelled. $$ NCZ106-108-021000- /O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-251003T0400Z/ /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0030.251002T1000Z-251003T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover- 807 PM EDT Wed Oct 1 2025 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT THURSDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THURSDAY THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. Strong north to south longshore current. * WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight EDT Thursday night. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT Thursday through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ SCZ054-056-021000- /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0030.251002T1000Z-251003T0000Z/ Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown- 807 PM EDT Wed Oct 1 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS 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. && $$ 19
940 WHUS42 KILM 020632 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 232 AM EDT Thu Oct 2 2025 NCZ106-108-021900- /O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-251003T0400Z/ /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0030.251002T1000Z-251003T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover- 232 AM EDT Thu Oct 2 2025 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. And strong north to south longshore currents also expected. * WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight EDT tonight. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ SCZ054-056-021900- /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0030.251002T1000Z-251003T0000Z/ Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown- 232 AM EDT Thu Oct 2 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and strong north to south longshore currents are expected. * WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ dch
051
WHUS42 KILM 021550
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1150 AM EDT Thu Oct 2 2025
NCZ106-108-030000-
/O.CAN.KILM.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-251003T0400Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-251003T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
1150 AM EDT Thu Oct 2 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
NCZ107-030000-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0072.251002T2000Z-251003T0100Z/
Inland New Hanover-
1150 AM EDT Thu Oct 2 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 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 4 PM this afternoon to 9 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...The lowest portions of USS North Carolina Road and
Battleship Road begin to observe minor coastal flooding. Water
begins to spread out of storm drains onto Water Street just
south of Market Street in downtown Wilmington.
* 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 PM 5.7 1.0 0.8 N/A Minor
03/06 AM 5.1 0.4 0.7 N/A None
03/07 PM 5.5 0.8 0.5 N/A Minor
04/08 AM 5.2 0.5 0.5 N/A None
04/08 PM 5.5 0.8 0.4 N/A Minor
05/08 AM 5.3 0.6 0.4 N/A None
&&
$$
SCZ054-056-030000-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-251003T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
1150 AM EDT Thu Oct 2 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$289
WHUS42 KILM 021828
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
228 PM EDT Thu Oct 2 2025
NCZ106-108-022200-
/O.EXB.KILM.CF.Y.0072.251002T1828Z-251002T2200Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-251003T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
228 PM EDT Thu Oct 2 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
02/04 PM 6.0 1.5 1.4 5 Minor
03/04 AM 5.4 0.9 1.4 5 None
03/05 PM 6.0 1.5 1.2 4 Minor
04/05 AM 5.4 0.9 1.0 4 None
04/06 PM 6.1 1.6 1.1 4 Minor
05/06 AM 5.8 1.3 0.9 4 None
&&
$$
NCZ110-022200-
/O.EXB.KILM.CF.Y.0072.251002T1828Z-251002T2200Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
228 PM EDT Thu Oct 2 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in
low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal
Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal
flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or
impacts.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
02/04 PM 6.0 1.5 1.4 5 Minor
03/04 AM 5.4 0.9 1.4 5 None
03/05 PM 6.0 1.5 1.2 4 Minor
04/05 AM 5.4 0.9 1.0 4 None
04/06 PM 6.1 1.6 1.1 4 Minor
05/06 AM 5.8 1.3 0.9 4 None
&&
$$
NCZ107-022200-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0072.251002T2000Z-251003T0100Z/
Inland New Hanover-
228 PM EDT Thu Oct 2 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...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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
02/06 PM 5.6 0.9 0.7 N/A Minor
03/06 AM 5.0 0.3 0.6 N/A None
03/07 PM 5.4 0.7 0.4 N/A None
04/08 AM 5.1 0.4 0.4 N/A None
04/08 PM 5.5 0.8 0.4 N/A Minor
05/08 AM 5.1 0.4 0.2 N/A None
&&
$$
SCZ054-056-022200-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-251003T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
228 PM EDT Thu Oct 2 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
IGB077
WHUS42 KILM 022207
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
607 PM EDT Thu Oct 2 2025
NCZ106-108-030000-
/O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0072.000000T0000Z-251002T2200Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-251003T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
607 PM EDT Thu Oct 2 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 Pender and Coastal New Hanover 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.
&&
$$
NCZ110-022315-
/O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0072.000000T0000Z-251002T2200Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
607 PM EDT Thu Oct 2 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...
$$
NCZ107-030100-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0072.000000T0000Z-251003T0100Z/
Inland New Hanover-
607 PM EDT Thu Oct 2 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...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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
02/06 PM 5.6 0.9 0.7 N/A Minor
03/06 AM 5.0 0.3 0.6 N/A None
03/07 PM 5.4 0.7 0.4 N/A None
04/08 AM 5.1 0.4 0.4 N/A None
04/08 PM 5.5 0.8 0.4 N/A Minor
05/08 AM 5.1 0.4 0.2 N/A None
&&
$$
SCZ054-056-030000-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-251003T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
607 PM EDT Thu Oct 2 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$510
WHUS42 KILM 022352
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
752 PM EDT Thu Oct 2 2025
SCZ054-030800-
/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-251003T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0036.251003T1000Z-251004T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-
752 PM EDT Thu Oct 2 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. There is also a
Moderate Risk of rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Horry County.
* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Friday through Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers
into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas.
It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to
return to shore.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with
lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may
be swept into.
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-030800-
/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-251003T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0031.251003T1000Z-251004T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
752 PM EDT Thu Oct 2 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. There will also be
strong north to south longshore currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Friday through Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
SCZ056-030800-
/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-251003T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0031.251003T1000Z-251004T0000Z/
Coastal Georgetown-
752 PM EDT Thu Oct 2 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. There will also be
strong north to south longshore currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Georgetown County.
* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Friday through Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
NCZ107-030100-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0072.000000T0000Z-251003T0100Z/
Inland New Hanover-
752 PM EDT Thu Oct 2 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING ALONG THE CAPE FEAR RIVER...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in
low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...The lowest portions of USS North Carolina Road and
Battleship Road begin to observe minor coastal flooding. Water
begins to spread out of storm drains onto Water Street just
south of Market Street in downtown Wilmington.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.8 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
03/06 AM 5.0 0.3 0.6 N/A None
03/07 PM 5.4 0.7 0.4 N/A None
04/08 AM 5.1 0.4 0.4 N/A None
04/08 PM 5.5 0.8 0.4 N/A Minor
05/08 AM 5.1 0.4 0.2 N/A None
&&
$$
9The office that day
Everything else NWS Wilmington, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 11:50 AM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | ILM | Brunswick, New Hanover, Pender | 9 hr |
| Oct 2, 7:52 PM EDT | Rip Current Statement | ILM | New Hanover, Pender | 24 hr |
| Oct 2, 7:52 PM EDT | Beach Hazards Statement | ILM | Horry | 24 hr |
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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.