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Rip Current Statement 37, NWS Wilmington, NC
NWS Wilmington, NC issued this rip current statement at Oct 8, 2025, 7:37 PM EDT for New Hanover County, North Carolina. It took effect at Oct 9, 2025, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 14 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Oct 8, 2025, 7:37 PM EDT (23:37 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 9, 2025, 6:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Oct 9, 2025, 7:36 PM EDT
- In force
- 14 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Wilmington, NC
County New Hanover County, NC
The radar
The Wilmington radar (KLTX), 56 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:37 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 12:00Z, 11.6 hours before the alert went out and 112 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 69 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -9 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 814 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 23 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 69 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 45 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
549 WHUS42 KILM 082337 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 737 PM EDT Wed Oct 8 2025 NCZ108-090800- /O.CAN.KILM.RP.S.0036.000000T0000Z-251009T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0037.251009T1000Z-251010T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0037.251009T1000Z-251010T0000Z/ Coastal New Hanover- 737 PM EDT Wed Oct 8 2025 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THURSDAY THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THURSDAY THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, Strong north to south longshore current. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal New Hanover County. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Thursday through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into. && $$ NCZ106-090800- /O.CAN.KILM.RP.S.0036.000000T0000Z-251009T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0037.251009T1000Z-251010T0000Z/ Coastal Pender- 737 PM EDT Wed Oct 8 2025 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THURSDAY THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Pender County. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Thursday through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into. && $$ SCZ054-056-090800- /O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0037.251009T1000Z-251010T0000Z/ Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown- 737 PM EDT Wed Oct 8 2025 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THURSDAY THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Thursday through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into. && $$
5 follow-up statements
480 WHUS42 KILM 082349 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 749 PM EDT Wed Oct 8 2025 NCZ108-090800- /O.CAN.KILM.BH.S.0037.251009T1000Z-251010T0000Z/ /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0037.251009T1000Z-251010T0000Z/ Coastal New Hanover- 749 PM EDT Wed Oct 8 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THURSDAY THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. A strong north to south longshore current is also expected. * WHERE...Coastal New Hanover County. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Thursday through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ NCZ106-SCZ054-056-090800- /O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0037.251009T1000Z-251010T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown- 749 PM EDT Wed Oct 8 2025 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THURSDAY THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender County. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Thursday through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into. && $$
573
WHUS42 KILM 090537
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
137 AM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025
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Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
137 AM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
1 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, Strong north to south
longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip
currents expected.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, one to two
feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying
areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 6 AM EDT this
morning through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory,
from 8 AM this morning to 1 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Vulnerable causeways to and from local beaches will
experience minor coastal flooding. Longshore currents can sweep
swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and
other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet,
making it difficult to return to shore.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with
lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may
be swept into.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Springmaid Pier at Myrtle Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 8.5 ft, Major 10.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 2.9 ft, Major 4.9 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
09/10 AM 8.0 2.4 1.0 4 Minor
09/10 PM 7.1 1.5 1.4 4-5 Minor
10/11 AM 8.5 2.9 1.8 5 Moderate
10/11 PM 6.9 1.3 1.5 5 None
11/11 AM 7.7 2.1 1.2 5 Minor
&&
$$
NCZ106-091700-
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Coastal Pender-
137 AM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
1 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, Strong north to south
longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents
expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender County.
* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 6 AM EDT this
morning through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory,
from 8 AM this morning to 1 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal
Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal
flooding. Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers
into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It
may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to
return to shore.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with
lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may
be swept into.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
09/09 AM 6.6 2.1 0.9 4 Minor
09/10 PM 5.9 1.4 1.3 5 None
10/10 AM 7.2 2.7 1.6 6 Minor
10/11 PM 5.7 1.2 1.4 5-6 None
11/11 AM 7.1 2.6 1.7 6 Minor
11/11 PM 5.9 1.4 1.9 6-7 None
&&
$$
NCZ108-091700-
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Coastal New Hanover-
137 AM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
1 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal New Hanover County.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT this
morning through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory,
from 8 AM this morning to 1 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal
Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal
flooding. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
09/09 AM 6.6 2.1 0.9 4 Minor
09/10 PM 5.9 1.4 1.3 5 None
10/10 AM 7.2 2.7 1.6 6 Minor
10/11 PM 5.7 1.2 1.4 5-6 None
11/11 AM 7.1 2.6 1.7 6 Minor
11/11 PM 5.9 1.4 1.9 6-7 None
&&
$$
NCZ110-091700-
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Coastal Brunswick-
137 AM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
1 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.
* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 1 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal
Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal
flooding.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
09/09 AM 6.6 2.1 0.9 4 Minor
09/10 PM 5.9 1.4 1.3 5 None
10/10 AM 7.2 2.7 1.6 6 Minor
10/11 PM 5.7 1.2 1.4 5-6 None
11/11 AM 7.1 2.6 1.7 6 Minor
11/11 PM 5.9 1.4 1.9 6-7 None
&&
$$
NCZ107-091700-
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Inland New Hanover-
137 AM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
1 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 1 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina
Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one foot in depth.
In downtown Wilmington, sections of Water Street observe minor
flooding up to one half foot in depth. Check with local
officials for any road closures or impacts.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.8 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
09/12 PM 6.1 1.4 0.6 N/A Minor
10/12 AM 5.5 0.8 0.8 N/A Minor
10/12 PM 6.4 1.7 1.0 N/A Minor
11/01 AM 5.7 1.0 1.1 N/A Minor
11/02 PM 6.3 1.6 1.0 N/A Minor
&&
$$
9661 WHUS42 KILM 091707 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 107 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025 NCZ106-SCZ054-056-100000- /O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0081.000000T0000Z-251009T1700Z/ /O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0037.000000T0000Z-251010T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown- 107 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender County. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into. && $$ NCZ108-100000- /O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0081.000000T0000Z-251009T1700Z/ /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-251010T0000Z/ Coastal New Hanover- 107 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal New Hanover County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ NCZ107-110-091815- /O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0081.000000T0000Z-251009T1700Z/ Inland New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick- 107 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... $$
798
WHUS42 KILM 091852
CFWILM
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
252 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025
NCZ106-100430-
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Coastal Pender-
252 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
2 PM EDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, Strong north to south
longshore current. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, one to two
feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying
areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender County.
* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this
evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 9 PM this
evening to 2 PM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal
Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal
flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or
impacts. Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers
into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas.
It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to
return to shore.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with
lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may
be swept into.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
09/10 PM 6.0 1.5 1.4 5 Minor
10/10 AM 7.3 2.8 1.7 6 Minor
10/11 PM 5.9 1.4 1.6 5-6 None
11/11 AM 6.8 2.3 1.4 6 Minor
11/11 PM 5.8 1.3 1.8 6 None
12/12 PM 6.2 1.7 1.0 5 Minor
&&
$$
NCZ108-100430-
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Coastal New Hanover-
252 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
2 PM EDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, one to two feet of inundation
above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines
and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal New Hanover County.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this
evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 9 PM this
evening to 2 PM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal
Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal
flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or
impacts. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
09/10 PM 6.0 1.5 1.4 5 Minor
10/10 AM 7.3 2.8 1.7 6 Minor
10/11 PM 5.9 1.4 1.6 5-6 None
11/11 AM 6.8 2.3 1.4 6 Minor
11/11 PM 5.8 1.3 1.8 6 None
12/12 PM 6.2 1.7 1.0 5 Minor
&&
$$
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Coastal Brunswick-
252 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
2 PM EDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.
* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 2 PM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal
Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal
flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or
impacts.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
09/10 PM 6.0 1.5 1.4 5 Minor
10/10 AM 7.3 2.8 1.7 6 Minor
10/11 PM 5.9 1.4 1.6 5-6 None
11/11 AM 6.8 2.3 1.4 6 Minor
11/11 PM 5.8 1.3 1.8 6 None
12/12 PM 6.2 1.7 1.0 5 Minor
&&
$$
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Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
252 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, Strong north to south
longshore current. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet
of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas
near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this
evening. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Friday morning
through Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Causeways to and from local beaches will experience
moderate coastal flooding and become impassable. Low-lying
roads and locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and
adjacent tidal creeks will observe moderate coastal flooding.
Roadways and structures adjacent to ocean swashes may be
impacted. Check with local officials for the latest
information regarding coastal flood impacts and closures.
Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip
currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may
sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return
to shore.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with
lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may
be swept into.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Springmaid Pier at Myrtle Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 8.5 ft, Major 10.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 2.9 ft, Major 4.9 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
09/10 PM 6.9 1.3 1.2 4-5 None
10/10 AM 8.5 2.9 1.7 4-5 Moderate
10/11 PM 7.0 1.4 1.6 5 Minor
11/11 AM 7.5 1.9 1.0 5 Minor
12/12 AM 6.3 0.7 1.2 4 None
12/12 PM 7.2 1.6 1.0 4 Minor
&&
$$422
WHUS42 KILM 092336
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
736 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025
NCZ106-100800-
/O.CAN.KILM.BH.S.0037.000000T0000Z-251010T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0038.251010T1000Z-251011T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0082.251010T0100Z-251010T1800Z/
Coastal Pender-
736 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT
FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, one to two feet of
inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents expected. A strong north to south
longshore current is also expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender County.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Friday.
For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT Friday through
Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal
Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal
flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or
impacts. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
09/10 PM 6.0 1.5 1.4 5 Minor
10/10 AM 7.3 2.8 1.7 6 Minor
10/11 PM 5.9 1.4 1.6 5-6 None
11/11 AM 6.8 2.3 1.4 5-6 Minor
11/11 PM 5.8 1.3 1.8 6 None
12/12 PM 6.2 1.7 1.0 5 Minor
&&
$$
NCZ108-100800-
/O.CAN.KILM.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-251010T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0038.251010T1000Z-251011T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0082.251010T0100Z-251010T1800Z/
Coastal New Hanover-
736 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT
FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, one to two feet of
inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents expected. A strong north to south
longshore current is also expected.
* WHERE...Coastal New Hanover County.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Friday.
For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT Friday through
Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal
Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal
flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or
impacts. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
09/10 PM 6.0 1.5 1.4 5 Minor
10/10 AM 7.3 2.8 1.7 6 Minor
10/11 PM 5.9 1.4 1.6 5-6 None
11/11 AM 6.8 2.3 1.4 5-6 Minor
11/11 PM 5.8 1.3 1.8 6 None
12/12 PM 6.2 1.7 1.0 5 Minor
&&
$$
SCZ054-100800-
/O.CAN.KILM.BH.S.0037.000000T0000Z-251010T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0038.251010T1000Z-251011T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.CF.A.0001.251010T1200Z-251010T1800Z/
Coastal Horry-
736 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING
THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, Strong north to south
longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents.
For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation
above ground level possible in low- lying areas near shorelines
and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Horry County.
* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 6 AM EDT Friday
through Friday evening. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from
Friday morning through Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Causeways to and from local beaches will experience
moderate coastal flooding and become impassable. Low-lying
roads and locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and
adjacent tidal creeks will observe moderate coastal flooding.
Roadways and structures adjacent to ocean swashes may be
impacted. Check with local officials for the latest
information regarding coastal flood impacts and closures.
Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip
currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may
sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return
to shore.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with
lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may
be swept into.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Springmaid Pier at Myrtle Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 8.5 ft, Major 10.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 2.9 ft, Major 4.9 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
09/10 PM 6.9 1.3 1.2 4 None
10/10 AM 8.5 2.9 1.7 4-5 Moderate
10/11 PM 7.0 1.4 1.6 5 Minor
11/11 AM 7.5 1.9 1.0 5 Minor
12/12 AM 6.3 0.7 1.2 4 None
12/12 PM 7.2 1.6 1.0 3 Minor
&&
$$
SCZ056-100800-
/O.CAN.KILM.BH.S.0037.000000T0000Z-251010T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0038.251010T1000Z-251011T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.CF.A.0001.251010T1200Z-251010T1800Z/
Coastal Georgetown-
736 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING
THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
expected. A strong north to south longshore current is also
expected. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of
inundation above ground level possible in low- lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Georgetown County.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT Friday
through Friday evening. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from
Friday morning through Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Causeways to and from local beaches will experience
moderate coastal flooding and become impassable. Low-lying
roads and locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and
adjacent tidal creeks will observe moderate coastal flooding.
Roadways and structures adjacent to ocean swashes may be
impacted. Check with local officials for the latest
information regarding coastal flood impacts and closures. Rip
currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Springmaid Pier at Myrtle Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 8.5 ft, Major 10.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 2.9 ft, Major 4.9 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
09/10 PM 6.9 1.3 1.2 4 None
10/10 AM 8.5 2.9 1.7 4-5 Moderate
10/11 PM 7.0 1.4 1.6 5 Minor
11/11 AM 7.5 1.9 1.0 5 Minor
12/12 AM 6.3 0.7 1.2 4 None
12/12 PM 7.2 1.6 1.0 3 Minor
&&
$$
NCZ110-100800-
/O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0038.251010T1000Z-251011T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0082.251010T0100Z-251010T1800Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
736 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT
FRIDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, one to two feet of
inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement,
Strong east to west longshore current. There is also a Moderate
Risk of rip currents expected from Ocean Isle Beach westward.
* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Friday.
For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 6 AM EDT Friday through
Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal
Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal
flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or
impacts. Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers
into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas.
It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to
return to shore.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with
lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may
be swept into.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
09/10 PM 6.0 1.5 1.4 5 Minor
10/10 AM 7.3 2.8 1.7 6 Minor
10/11 PM 5.9 1.4 1.6 5-6 None
11/11 AM 6.8 2.3 1.4 5-6 Minor
11/11 PM 5.8 1.3 1.8 6 None
12/12 PM 6.2 1.7 1.0 5 Minor
&&
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Wilmington, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 1:34 AM EDT | Gale Watch | ILM | 12 hr | |
| Oct 8, 1:34 AM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | ILM | 36 hr | |
| Oct 8, 1:35 AM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | ILM | Brunswick, New Hanover, Pender | 11 hr |
| Oct 8, 2:03 PM EDT | Gale Warning | ILM | 4 days | |
| Oct 8, 7:37 PM EDT | Beach Hazards Statement | ILM | New Hanover, Pender | 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.