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Rip Current Statement 39, NWS Wilmington, NC
NWS Wilmington, NC issued this rip current statement at Oct 10, 2025, 7:44 PM EDT for New Hanover County, Pender County, North Carolina; Georgetown County, Horry County, South Carolina. It took effect at Oct 11, 2025, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 14 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Oct 10, 2025, 7:44 PM EDT (23:44 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 11, 2025, 6:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Oct 11, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 14 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Wilmington, NC
Counties New Hanover County, NC, Pender County, NC, Georgetown County, SC, Horry County, SC
The radar
The Wilmington radar (KLTX), 7 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:44 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Newport, NC (KMHX), launched 12:00Z, 11.7 hours before the alert went out and 172 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 898 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 9 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 116 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 217 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
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... $$
6 follow-up statements
158
WHUS42 KILM 110054
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
854 PM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025
NCZ107-110700-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0083.251011T0400Z-251011T0700Z/
Inland New Hanover-
854 PM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 AM
EDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River from downtown Wilmington and
southward.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 3 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The lowest portions of USS North Carolina Road and
Battleship Road begin to observe minor coastal flooding. Water
begins to spread out of storm drains onto Water Street just
south of Market Street in downtown Wilmington.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.8 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
11/01 AM 5.6 0.9 1.0 N/A Minor
11/02 PM 6.2 1.5 0.9 N/A Minor
12/02 AM 5.6 0.9 1.2 N/A Minor
12/02 PM 5.8 1.1 0.8 N/A Minor
13/03 AM 5.1 0.4 0.7 N/A None
13/03 PM 5.2 0.5 0.4 N/A None
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-110900-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0039.251011T1000Z-251012T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry-
Coastal Georgetown-
854 PM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and Strong north to south
longshore currents are expected.
* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New
Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal
Georgetown Counties.
* 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.
&&
$$
dch107
WHUS42 KILM 110542
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
142 AM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025
NCZ107-111800-
/O.CAN.KILM.CF.Y.0083.000000T0000Z-251011T0700Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0084.251011T1500Z-251011T2000Z/
Inland New Hanover-
142 AM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 4 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina
Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one foot in depth.
In downtown Wilmington, sections of Water Street observe minor
flooding up to one half foot in depth. Check with local
officials for any road closures or impacts.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.8 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
11/01 AM 5.0 0.3 0.4 N/A None
11/02 PM 6.1 1.4 0.8 N/A Minor
12/03 AM 5.4 0.7 1.1 N/A None
12/03 PM 5.7 1.0 0.6 N/A Minor
13/03 AM 4.9 0.2 0.5 N/A None
13/04 PM 5.2 0.5 0.2 N/A None
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-111800-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0084.251011T1400Z-251011T1800Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0039.251011T1000Z-251012T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
142 AM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
2 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 Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT this
morning through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory,
from 10 AM this morning to 2 PM EDT this afternoon.
* 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
11/11 AM 6.7 2.2 1.3 5-6 Minor
12/12 AM 5.9 1.4 1.8 7 None
12/12 PM 6.4 1.9 1.2 5-6 Minor
13/01 AM 5.2 0.7 1.2 4 None
13/01 PM 5.8 1.3 0.8 3-4 None
&&
$$
SCZ054-056-111800-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0084.251011T1400Z-251011T1800Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0039.251011T1000Z-251012T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
142 AM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
2 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 Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT this
morning through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory,
from 10 AM this morning to 2 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Vulnerable causeways to and from local beaches will
experience minor coastal flooding. Low-lying roads and
locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal
creeks will observe minor coastal flooding. 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
11/11 AM 7.5 1.9 1.0 5 Minor
12/12 AM 6.1 0.5 1.0 4-5 None
12/12 PM 7.0 1.4 0.8 3-4 Minor
13/01 AM 5.6 0.0 0.6 3 None
13/02 PM 6.2 0.6 0.2 2-3 None
&&
$$
NCZ110-111800-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0084.251011T1400Z-251011T1800Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
142 AM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
2 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 10 AM this morning to 2 PM EDT this afternoon.
* 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
11/11 AM 6.7 2.2 1.3 5-6 Minor
12/12 AM 5.9 1.4 1.8 7 None
12/12 PM 6.4 1.9 1.2 5-6 Minor
13/01 AM 5.2 0.7 1.2 4 None
13/01 PM 5.8 1.3 0.8 3-4 None
&&
$$
21426
WHUS42 KILM 111743
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
143 PM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025
NCZ106-108-120000-
/O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0084.000000T0000Z-251011T1800Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0039.000000T0000Z-251012T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
143 PM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
*PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
SCZ054-056-120000-
/O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0084.000000T0000Z-251011T1800Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0039.000000T0000Z-251012T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
143 PM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
NCZ110-111845-
/O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0084.000000T0000Z-251011T1800Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
143 PM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
$$
NCZ107-112000-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0084.000000T0000Z-251011T2000Z/
Inland New Hanover-
143 PM EDT Sat Oct 11 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...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.
* 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
11/02 PM 6.1 1.4 0.8 N/A Minor
12/03 AM 5.4 0.7 1.1 N/A None
12/03 PM 5.7 1.0 0.6 N/A Minor
13/03 AM 4.9 0.2 0.5 N/A None
13/04 PM 5.2 0.5 0.2 N/A None
14/04 AM 4.6 -0.1 0.2 N/A None
&&
$$420 WHUS42 KILM 112115 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 515 PM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025 NCZ106-108-120515- /O.NEW.KILM.SU.Y.0009.251011T2115Z-251012T1600Z/ /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0039.000000T0000Z-251012T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover- 515 PM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT SUNDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents and strong north to south longshore currents. * WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until noon EDT Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ SCZ054-056-120000- /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0039.000000T0000Z-251012T0000Z/ Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown- 515 PM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and strong north to south longshore currents. * WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ dch
002
WHUS42 KILM 112330
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
730 PM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025
NCZ106-108-120730-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0085.251012T0200Z-251012T0600Z/
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-251012T1600Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0039.000000T0000Z-251012T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
730 PM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to
8 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents and strong north to south longshore
currents. 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 and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until noon EDT Sunday. For
the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For
the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal
Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal
flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or
impacts. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
12/12 AM 6.5 2.0 2.4 7 Minor
12/12 PM 7.1 2.6 1.9 6-7 Minor
13/01 AM 5.2 0.7 1.2 4-5 None
13/01 PM 6.0 1.5 1.0 3-4 Minor
14/02 AM 4.9 0.4 0.9 3 None
14/02 PM 5.6 1.1 0.8 3 None
&&
$$
NCZ110-120600-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0085.251012T0200Z-251012T0600Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
730 PM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...
* 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...Until 2 AM EDT Sunday.
* 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
12/12 AM 6.5 2.0 2.4 7 Minor
12/12 PM 7.1 2.6 1.9 6-7 Minor
13/01 AM 5.2 0.7 1.2 4-5 None
13/01 PM 6.0 1.5 1.0 3-4 Minor
14/02 AM 4.9 0.4 0.9 3 None
14/02 PM 5.6 1.1 0.8 3 None
&&
$$
NCZ107-120730-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0085.251012T0500Z-251012T0800Z/
Inland New Hanover-
730 PM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 AM EDT
SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington and southward.
* WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 AM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...The lowest portions of USS North Carolina Road and
Battleship Road begin to observe minor coastal flooding. Water
begins to spread out of storm drains onto Water Street just
south of Market Street in downtown Wilmington.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.8 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
12/02 AM 5.5 0.8 1.1 N/A Minor
12/03 PM 5.9 1.2 0.8 N/A Minor
13/03 AM 5.0 0.3 0.6 N/A None
13/04 PM 5.3 0.6 0.3 N/A None
14/04 AM 4.7 0.0 0.3 N/A None
14/05 PM 5.2 0.5 0.2 N/A None
&&
$$
SCZ054-056-120030-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0039.000000T0000Z-251012T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
730 PM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and strong north to south
longshore currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
dch241
WHUS42 KILM 112358
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
758 PM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025
NCZ106-108-120800-
/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0039.000000T0000Z-251012T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0040.251012T1000Z-251013T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KILM.SU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-251013T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0085.251012T0200Z-251012T0600Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
758 PM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SUNDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SUNDAY THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to
8 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to
one foot 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 and strong north
to south longshore currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Sunday. For
the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Sunday. For the
High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT Sunday through Sunday
evening.
* IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal
Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal
flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or
impacts. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
12/12 AM 6.5 2.0 2.4 7 Minor
12/12 PM 7.1 2.6 1.9 6-7 Minor
13/01 AM 5.2 0.7 1.2 4-5 None
13/01 PM 6.0 1.5 1.0 3-4 Minor
14/02 AM 4.9 0.4 0.9 3 None
14/02 PM 5.6 1.1 0.8 3 None
&&
$$
SCZ054-056-120800-
/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0039.000000T0000Z-251012T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0040.251012T1000Z-251013T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
758 PM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SUNDAY THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Sunday through Sunday 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.
&&
$$
NCZ110-120600-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0085.251012T0200Z-251012T0600Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
758 PM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.
* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal
Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal
flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or
impacts.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
12/12 AM 6.5 2.0 2.4 7 Minor
12/12 PM 7.1 2.6 1.9 6-7 Minor
13/01 AM 5.2 0.7 1.2 4-5 None
13/01 PM 6.0 1.5 1.0 3-4 Minor
14/02 AM 4.9 0.4 0.9 3 None
14/02 PM 5.6 1.1 0.8 3 None
&&
$$
NCZ107-120800-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0085.251012T0500Z-251012T0800Z/
Inland New Hanover-
758 PM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 AM EDT
SUNDAY...
* 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 and southward.
* WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 AM EDT Sunday.
* 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
12/02 AM 5.5 0.8 1.1 N/A Minor
12/03 PM 5.9 1.2 0.8 N/A Minor
13/03 AM 5.0 0.3 0.6 N/A None
13/04 PM 5.3 0.6 0.3 N/A None
14/04 AM 4.7 0.0 0.3 N/A None
14/05 PM 5.2 0.5 0.2 N/A None
&&
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Wilmington, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2:02 AM EDT | Coastal Flood Warning | 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.