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Rip Current Statement 41, NWS Wilmington, NC
NWS Wilmington, NC issued this rip current statement at Oct 12, 2025, 7:47 PM EDT for New Hanover County, Pender County, North Carolina. It took effect at Oct 13, 2025, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 14 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Oct 12, 2025, 7:47 PM EDT (23:47 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 13, 2025, 6:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Oct 13, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 14 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Wilmington, NC
Counties New Hanover County, NC, Pender County, NC
The radar
The Wilmington radar (KLTX), 65 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:51 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, 11.8 hours before the alert went out and 103 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
- 642 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 30 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 300 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 569 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.5
The text
As transmitted.
908 WHUS42 KILM 122347 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 747 PM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025 NCZ106-108-131000- /O.CAN.KILM.SU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-251013T0000Z/ /O.CAN.KILM.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-251013T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0041.251013T1000Z-251014T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover- 747 PM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT MONDAY THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Monday through Monday 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. && $$ SCZ054-056-130100- /O.CAN.KILM.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-251013T0000Z/ Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown- 747 PM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... Breaking wave heights are lower than six feet. $$
5 follow-up statements
884
WHUS42 KILM 130534
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
134 AM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025
NCZ106-108-132000-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0087.251013T1600Z-251013T2000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0041.251013T1000Z-251014T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
134 AM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 4 PM EDT
THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents and
strong north to south longshore current expected. For the
Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above
ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and
tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT this
morning through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory,
from noon today to 4 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/01 AM 5.2 0.7 1.2 4 None
13/01 PM 6.2 1.7 1.2 3-4 Minor
14/02 AM 5.3 0.8 1.3 3 None
14/02 PM 5.8 1.3 1.0 3 None
15/03 AM 5.5 1.0 1.5 3 None
15/03 PM 6.2 1.7 1.6 3 Minor
&&
$$
NCZ107-132000-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0087.251013T1900Z-251013T2200Z/
Inland New Hanover-
134 AM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 6 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...The lowest portions of USS North Carolina Road and
Battleship Road begin to observe minor coastal flooding. Water
begins to spread out of storm drains onto Water Street just
south of Market Street in downtown Wilmington.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.8 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/03 AM 4.8 0.1 0.4 N/A None
13/04 PM 5.6 0.9 0.6 N/A Minor
14/04 AM 4.8 0.1 0.4 N/A None
14/05 PM 5.2 0.5 0.2 N/A None
15/05 AM 4.9 0.2 0.4 N/A None
15/06 PM 5.5 0.8 0.6 N/A Minor
&&
$$
NCZ110-132000-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0087.251013T1600Z-251013T2000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
134 AM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 4 PM EDT
THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.
* WHEN...From noon today to 4 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/01 AM 5.2 0.7 1.2 4 None
13/01 PM 6.2 1.7 1.2 3-4 Minor
14/02 AM 5.3 0.8 1.3 3 None
14/02 PM 5.8 1.3 1.0 3 None
15/03 AM 5.5 1.0 1.5 3 None
15/03 PM 6.2 1.7 1.6 3 Minor
&&
$$
21612
WHUS42 KILM 131703
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
103 PM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025
NCZ106-108-132000-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0087.000000T0000Z-251013T2000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0041.000000T0000Z-251014T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
103 PM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 PM EDT this
afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this
evening.
* IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal
Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal
flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or
impacts. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/01 PM 6.2 1.7 1.2 4 Minor
14/01 AM 5.4 0.9 1.6 3 None
14/02 PM 5.9 1.4 1.1 3 None
15/03 AM 5.4 0.9 1.4 3 None
15/03 PM 6.2 1.7 1.6 3 Minor
16/03 AM 5.7 1.2 1.7 3 None
&&
$$
NCZ107-132000-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0087.251013T1900Z-251013T2200Z/
Inland New Hanover-
103 PM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...The lowest portions of USS North Carolina Road and
Battleship Road begin to observe minor coastal flooding. Water
begins to spread out of storm drains onto Water Street just
south of Market Street in downtown Wilmington.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.8 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/04 PM 5.6 0.9 0.6 N/A Minor
14/04 AM 5.0 0.3 0.6 N/A None
14/05 PM 5.5 0.8 0.5 N/A Minor
15/05 AM 5.1 0.4 0.6 N/A None
15/06 PM 5.5 0.8 0.6 N/A Minor
16/06 AM 5.2 0.5 0.6 N/A None
&&
$$
NCZ110-132000-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0087.000000T0000Z-251013T2000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
103 PM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in
low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal
Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal
flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or
impacts.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/01 PM 6.2 1.7 1.2 4 Minor
14/01 AM 5.4 0.9 1.6 3 None
14/02 PM 5.9 1.4 1.1 3 None
15/03 AM 5.4 0.9 1.4 3 None
15/03 PM 6.2 1.7 1.6 3 Minor
16/03 AM 5.7 1.2 1.7 3 None
&&
$$199
WHUS42 KILM 131931
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
331 PM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025
NCZ106-108-132200-
/O.CAN.KILM.CF.Y.0087.000000T0000Z-251013T2000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0041.000000T0000Z-251014T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
331 PM EDT Mon Oct 13 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.
&&
$$
NCZ110-132045-
/O.CAN.KILM.CF.Y.0087.000000T0000Z-251013T2000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
331 PM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
Water levels have dropped below minor flooding.
$$
NCZ107-132200-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0087.000000T0000Z-251013T2200Z/
Inland New Hanover-
331 PM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in
low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...The lowest portions of USS North Carolina Road and
Battleship Road begin to observe minor coastal flooding. Water
begins to spread out of storm drains onto Water Street just
south of Market Street in downtown Wilmington.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.8 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/04 PM 5.6 0.9 0.6 N/A Minor
14/04 AM 5.0 0.3 0.6 N/A None
14/05 PM 5.5 0.8 0.5 N/A Minor
15/05 AM 5.1 0.4 0.6 N/A None
15/06 PM 5.5 0.8 0.6 N/A Minor
16/06 AM 5.2 0.5 0.6 N/A None
&&
$$427 WHUS42 KILM 132045 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 445 PM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025 NCZ107-132145- /O.CAN.KILM.CF.Y.0087.000000T0000Z-251013T2200Z/ Inland New Hanover- 445 PM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... $$ NCZ106-108-140000- /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0041.000000T0000Z-251014T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover- 445 PM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * 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. && $$
894 WHUS42 KILM 140000 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 800 PM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025 NCZ106-108-140100- /O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0041.000000T0000Z-251014T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover- 800 PM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS EXPIRED... There will be a Moderate Rip Current Risk for New Hanover and Pender counties for Tuesday. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Wilmington, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 1:51 AM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | ILM | Brunswick, New Hanover, Pender | 15 hr |
| Oct 12, 11:03 AM EDT | Gale Warning | ILM | 5 hr | |
| Oct 12, 11:03 AM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | ILM | 36 hr | |
| Oct 12, 2:18 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ILM | Columbus | 2 hr |
| Oct 12, 2:56 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | ILM | Columbus | 3 hr |
| Oct 12, 4:00 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ILM | Columbus, Robeson | 3 hr |
| Oct 12, 5:59 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | ILM | Columbus, Robeson | 5 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.