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Rip Current Statement 38, NWS Wilmington, NC
NWS Wilmington, NC issued this rip current statement at Oct 9, 2025, 7:36 PM EDT for New Hanover County, Pender County, North Carolina; Georgetown County, South Carolina. It took effect at Oct 10, 2025, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 14 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Oct 9, 2025, 7:36 PM EDT (23:36 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 10, 2025, 6:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Oct 10, 2025, 7:44 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 23:37 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 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 973 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 25 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 2 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 95 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
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WHUS42 KILM 092336
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
736 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025
NCZ106-100800-
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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-
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/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
&&
$$
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/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
&&
$$
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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
&&
$$
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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
&&
$$4 follow-up statements
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WHUS42 KILM 100602
CFWILM
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
202 AM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025
SCZ054-101800-
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/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0038.251010T1000Z-251011T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-
202 AM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 2 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 Warning, one to two feet of
inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Horry County.
* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 6 AM EDT this
morning through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Warning,
from 8 AM this morning to 2 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Low-lying roads near the beaches, 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
10/10 AM 8.6 3.0 1.8 4-6 Moderate
10/11 PM 6.8 1.2 1.4 5 None
11/11 AM 7.5 1.9 1.0 4-5 Minor
12/12 AM 6.3 0.7 1.2 4 None
12/12 PM 7.1 1.5 0.9 3 Minor
&&
$$
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Coastal Georgetown-
202 AM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 2 PM
EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
expected. For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two feet of
inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Georgetown County.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT this
morning through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Warning,
from 8 AM this morning to 2 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Low-lying roads near the beaches, 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
10/10 AM 8.6 3.0 1.8 4-6 Moderate
10/11 PM 6.8 1.2 1.4 5 None
11/11 AM 7.5 1.9 1.0 4-5 Minor
12/12 AM 6.3 0.7 1.2 4 None
12/12 PM 7.1 1.5 0.9 3 Minor
&&
$$
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Inland New Hanover-
202 AM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 4 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...The lowest portions of Battleship Road and USS North
Carolina Road observe minor coastal flooding of about one foot
in depth. In downtown Wilmington, several blocks of Water
Street observe shallow flooding from one half to one foot in
depth. The low-lying areas along River Road and adjacent
residential roads, south of River Road Park, will begin to
flood. Route 133 at Little Mallory Creek may begin to flood.
Check with local officials for any road closures or impacts.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.8 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
10/01 AM 5.0 0.3 0.4 N/A None
10/12 PM 6.4 1.7 1.0 N/A Minor
11/01 AM 5.6 0.9 1.0 N/A Minor
11/02 PM 6.1 1.4 0.8 N/A Minor
12/02 AM 5.4 0.7 1.0 N/A None
12/03 PM 5.7 1.0 0.6 N/A Minor
&&
$$
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Coastal Brunswick-
202 AM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, one to two feet of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines
and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, Strong
north to south longshore current.
* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT this
afternoon. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 6 AM EDT this
morning through 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. 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
10/10 AM 7.2 2.7 1.6 6-7 Minor
10/11 PM 5.6 1.1 1.3 5-6 None
11/11 AM 6.6 2.1 1.2 5-6 Minor
11/11 PM 5.4 0.9 1.4 6 None
12/12 PM 6.0 1.5 0.8 5 Minor
&&
$$
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Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
202 AM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, one to two feet of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT this
afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT this
morning through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal
Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal
flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or
impacts. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
10/10 AM 7.2 2.7 1.6 6-7 Minor
10/11 PM 5.6 1.1 1.3 5-6 None
11/11 AM 6.6 2.1 1.2 5-6 Minor
11/11 PM 5.4 0.9 1.4 6 None
12/12 PM 6.0 1.5 0.8 5 Minor
&&
$$
9137
WHUS42 KILM 101704
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
104 PM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025
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Coastal Horry-
104 PM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...
* 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.
&&
$$
SCZ056-110000-
/O.CAN.KILM.CF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-251010T1800Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0038.000000T0000Z-251011T0000Z/
Coastal Georgetown-
104 PM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Georgetown County.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
NCZ110-110000-
/O.CAN.KILM.CF.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-251010T1800Z/
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0038.000000T0000Z-251011T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
104 PM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
* WHAT...Strong east to west longshore current. There is also a
Moderate Risk of rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick 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.
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-110000-
/O.CAN.KILM.CF.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-251010T1800Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0038.000000T0000Z-251011T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
104 PM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
NCZ107-102000-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-251010T2000Z/
Inland New Hanover-
104 PM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Up to one 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 4 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...The lowest portions of Battleship Road and USS North
Carolina Road observe minor coastal flooding of about one foot
in depth. In downtown Wilmington, several blocks of Water
Street observe shallow flooding from one half to one foot in
depth. The low-lying areas along River Road and adjacent
residential roads, south of River Road Park, will begin to
flood. Route 133 at Little Mallory Creek may begin to flood.
Check with local officials for any road closures or impacts.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
10/01 PM 6.4 1.7 1.0 N/A Minor
11/01 AM 5.6 0.9 1.0 N/A Minor
11/02 PM 6.1 1.4 0.8 N/A Minor
12/02 AM 5.4 0.7 1.0 N/A None
12/03 PM 5.7 1.0 0.6 N/A Minor
13/03 AM 5.0 0.3 0.6 N/A None
&&
$$749 WHUS42 KILM 101951 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 351 PM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025 NCZ107-102100- /O.CAN.KILM.CF.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-251010T2000Z/ Inland New Hanover- 351 PM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... $$ NCZ110-SCZ054-110000- /O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0038.000000T0000Z-251011T0000Z/ Coastal Brunswick-Coastal Horry- 351 PM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Strong east to west longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Brunswick County. In South Carolina, 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. && $$ NCZ106-108-SCZ056-110000- /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0038.000000T0000Z-251011T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Georgetown- 351 PM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
995 WHUS42 KILM 102344 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 744 PM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025 SCZ054-110800- /O.CAN.KILM.BH.S.0038.000000T0000Z-251011T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0039.251011T1000Z-251012T0000Z/ Coastal Horry- 744 PM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. Strong north to south longshore current expected. * WHERE...Coastal Horry 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. && $$ NCZ106-108-SCZ056-110800- /O.CAN.KILM.RP.S.0038.000000T0000Z-251011T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0039.251011T1000Z-251012T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Georgetown- 744 PM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. Strong north to south longshore current expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown County. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Saturday through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ NCZ110-110045- /O.CAN.KILM.BH.S.0038.000000T0000Z-251011T0000Z/ Coastal Brunswick- 744 PM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED... $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Wilmington, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 1:37 AM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | ILM | Brunswick, New Hanover, Pender | 11 hr |
| Oct 9, 2:52 PM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | ILM | Brunswick, New Hanover, Pender | 25 hr |
| Oct 9, 7:36 PM EDT | Beach Hazards Statement | ILM | Brunswick | 24 hr |
| Oct 9, 2:52 PM EDT | Coastal Flood Watch | ILM | Georgetown, Horry | 11 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.