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Rip Current Statement 31, NWS Wilmington, NC

October 2, 2025New Hanover County, Pender County, North Carolina; Georgetown County, South Carolina

NWS Wilmington, NC issued this rip current statement at Oct 2, 2025, 7:52 PM EDT for New Hanover County, Pender County, North Carolina; Georgetown County, South Carolina. It took effect at Oct 3, 2025, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 14 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 2, 2025, 7:52 PM EDT (23:52 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 3, 2025, 6:00 AM EDT
Expired
Oct 3, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS Wilmington, NC

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

The radar

The Wilmington radar (KLTX), 9 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:52 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Newport, NC (KMHX), launched 12:00Z, 11.9 hours before the alert went out and 158 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Newport, NC at 12:00Z on 2025-10-02Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Newport, NC at 12:00Z on 2025-10-02The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 128 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
877 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
11 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
128 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
176 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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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

&&

$$

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4 follow-up statements
966 
WHUS42 KILM 030052
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
852 PM EDT Thu Oct 2 2025

NCZ107-030200-
/O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0072.000000T0000Z-251003T0100Z/
Inland New Hanover-
852 PM EDT Thu Oct 2 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING...


$$

SCZ054-030900-
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0036.251003T1000Z-251004T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-
852 PM EDT Thu Oct 2 2025

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

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

* WHERE...Coastal Horry County.

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

* IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers 
  into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. 
  It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to 
  return to shore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with
lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may
be swept into.

&&

$$

NCZ106-108-030900-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0031.251003T1000Z-251004T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
852 PM EDT Thu Oct 2 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

SCZ056-030900-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0031.251003T1000Z-251004T0000Z/
Coastal Georgetown-
852 PM EDT Thu Oct 2 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Georgetown County.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
216 
WHUS42 KILM 030638
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
238 AM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025

SCZ054-040000-
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0036.251003T1000Z-251004T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-
238 AM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025

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

* WHAT...Strong North to South longshore current and also a 
  Moderate Risk of rip currents are expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Horry County.

* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT this morning through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers 
  into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. 
  It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to 
  return to shore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with
lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may
be swept into.

&&

$$

NCZ106-108-040000-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0031.251003T1000Z-251004T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
238 AM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. Also a strong north to
  south longshore current will remain active.

* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT this morning through this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

SCZ056-040000-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0031.251003T1000Z-251004T0000Z/
Coastal Georgetown-
238 AM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. Also a strong north to
  south longshore current will remain active.

* WHERE...Coastal Georgetown County.

* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT this morning through this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
dch
234 
WHUS42 KILM 031801
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
201 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025

NCZ106-108-040000-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0073.251003T2000Z-251004T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-251004T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
201 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025

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

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

* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal 
  Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal 
  flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or 
  impacts. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on 
  average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience 
  flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or 
  other factors.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 03/05 PM     6.2        1.7        1.4        4      Minor    
 04/06 AM     5.5        1.0        1.1        4       None    
 04/06 PM     6.1        1.6        1.1        4      Minor    
 05/06 AM     5.7        1.2        0.8        4       None    
 05/07 PM     5.9        1.4        0.8        4       None    
 06/07 AM     5.9        1.4        0.6        4       None

&&

$$

NCZ107-040200-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0073.251003T2100Z-251004T0200Z/
Inland New Hanover-
201 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level 
  expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal 
  waterways.

* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown 
  Wilmington.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 10 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...The lowest portions of USS North Carolina Road and 
  Battleship Road begin to observe minor coastal flooding. Water 
  begins to spread out of storm drains onto Water Street just 
  south of Market Street in downtown Wilmington.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on 
  average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience 
  flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or 
  other factors.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.8 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 5.3 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 03/07 PM     5.7        1.0        0.7       N/A     Minor    
 04/08 AM     5.2        0.5        0.5       N/A      None    
 04/08 PM     5.7        1.0        0.6       N/A     Minor    
 05/08 AM     5.1        0.4        0.2       N/A      None    
 05/09 PM     5.4        0.7        0.2       N/A      None    
 06/09 AM     5.3        0.6        0.1       N/A      None

&&

$$

NCZ110-040000-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0073.251003T2000Z-251004T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
201 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level 
  expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal 
  waterways.

* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal 
  Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal 
  flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or 
  impacts.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on 
  average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience 
  flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or 
  other factors.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 03/05 PM     6.2        1.7        1.4        4      Minor    
 04/06 AM     5.5        1.0        1.1        4       None    
 04/06 PM     6.1        1.6        1.1        4      Minor    
 05/06 AM     5.7        1.2        0.8        4       None    
 05/07 PM     5.9        1.4        0.8        4       None    
 06/07 AM     5.9        1.4        0.6        4       None

&&

$$

SCZ054-040000-
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0036.000000T0000Z-251004T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-
201 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Horry County.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers 
  into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. 
  It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to 
  return to shore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with
lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may
be swept into.

&&

$$

SCZ056-040000-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-251004T0000Z/
Coastal Georgetown-
201 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and a strong north to south
  longshore current.

* WHERE...Coastal Georgetown County.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

ABW
795 
WHUS42 KILM 032332
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
732 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025

NCZ106-108-040045-
/O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0073.000000T0000Z-251004T0000Z/
/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-251004T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
732 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...


$$

NCZ110-040045-
/O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0073.000000T0000Z-251004T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
732 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...


$$

SCZ056-040745-
/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-251004T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0032.251004T1000Z-251005T0000Z/
Coastal Georgetown-
732 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Georgetown County.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

SCZ054-040045-
/O.EXP.KILM.BH.S.0036.000000T0000Z-251004T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-
732 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...


$$

NCZ107-040200-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0073.000000T0000Z-251004T0200Z/
Inland New Hanover-
732 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING ALONG THE CAPE FEAR RIVER...

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in 
  low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown 
  Wilmington.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...The lowest portions of USS North Carolina Road and 
  Battleship Road begin to observe minor coastal flooding. Water 
  begins to spread out of storm drains onto Water Street just 
  south of Market Street in downtown Wilmington.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.8 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 5.3 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 03/07 PM     5.7        1.0        0.7       N/A     Minor    
 04/08 AM     5.2        0.5        0.5       N/A      None    
 04/08 PM     5.7        1.0        0.6       N/A     Minor    
 05/08 AM     5.1        0.4        0.2       N/A      None    
 05/09 PM     5.4        0.7        0.2       N/A      None    
 06/09 AM     5.3        0.6        0.1       N/A      None

&&

$$

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 1, 8:05 PM EDTRip Current StatementILMNew Hanover, Pender24 hr
Oct 2, 11:50 AM EDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryILMBrunswick, New Hanover, Pender9 hr
Oct 2, 7:52 PM EDTBeach Hazards StatementILMHorry24 hr

Nearby

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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.