Beach Hazards Statement 31, NWS Wilmington, NC

584 
WHUS42 KILM 100734
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
334 AM EDT Fri Jul 10 2026

NCZ106-108-SCZ056-110000-
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0031.260710T1000Z-260711T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Georgetown-
334 AM EDT Fri Jul 10 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New 
  Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown County.

* WHEN...Today.

* 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.

&&

$$

NCZ110-110000-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0010.260710T1000Z-260711T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
334 AM EDT Fri Jul 10 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.

* WHEN...Today.

* 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.

&&

$$

SCZ054-110000-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0010.260710T1000Z-260711T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-
334 AM EDT Fri Jul 10 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Horry County north of Myrtle Beach.

* WHEN...Today.

* 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.

&&

$$

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436 
WHUS42 KILM 102342
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
742 PM EDT Fri Jul 10 2026

NCZ106-108-SCZ056-110045-
/O.EXP.KILM.BH.S.0031.000000T0000Z-260711T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Georgetown-
742 PM EDT Fri Jul 10 2026

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


$$

NCZ110-110045-
/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-260711T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
742 PM EDT Fri Jul 10 2026

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


$$

SCZ054-110045-
/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-260711T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-
742 PM EDT Fri Jul 10 2026

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


$$

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
Issued by National Weather Service Charleston SC
307 PM EDT Thu Jul 9 2026

.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
Heat Advisories issued for the coastal southeast NC and coastal
southeast SC counties for Friday. Updated aviation discussion
with the issuance of the 18Z TAFS. Updated Key Message 1 and
Marine section.

&&

.KEY MESSAGES...
1) The heatwave with just isolated convection to dominate
during the near term.

2) Relief from the heat is in sight with increasing coverage of
showers and thunderstorms Sat night through Sunday night as a
cold frontal system drops south across the area.

3) High risk of rip currents at south-facing beaches Friday and
Saturday.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
KEY MESSAGE 1...The heatwave with just isolated convection to
dominate during the near term.

KEY MESSAGE 1 DESCRIPTION...
The upper ridge axis across the area will keep a lid on the
majority of any convection that tries to develop today. Isolated
tstorms remain possible along the pinned sea breeze across
coastal Northeast SC. Mid to upper 90s will dominate todays
highs with 100+ degree readings still possible. Even the coastal
locations will observe low to mid 90 degree readings. Some
mixing of drier air aloft will result in upper 60s sfc dewpoints
inland which will keep heat indices within the advisory
criteria. However mid to upper 70s dewpoints will remain across
the coastal counties which will result in HIs breaching Extreme
Heat Warning thresholds.

A similar scenario will play out Friday and Saturday with a
noted flattening of the upper ridge. Will still observe Heat Adv
thresholds both Fri and Sat but max temps should remain below
100 degrees. This in part to an evolving increasing threat of
convection Fri and especially Sat with debris cloudiness likely
helping to hold down max temps. Increased convection chances
Friday and Saturday could result in showers and thunderstorms
that would limit the duration where heat indices reach 105+
degrees. Fairly confident for atleast a couple of hours of 105+
degree heat indices Friday. Thus, Heat Advisories have been
issued for the coastal counties where peak HI could reach
105-109F Friday.

KEY MESSAGE 2...Relief from the heat is in sight with increasing
coverage of showers and thunderstorms Sat night through Sunday
night as a cold frontal system drops south across the area.

KEY MESSAGE 2 DESCRIPTION...
An upper pattern change starting Sun will help aid in dropping a
cold front southward, crossing the area Sun with high pressure
slow to fill in from the north thru mid-week next week. The
result will be the threat for numerous showers and tstorms late
Sat night thru Sun night, even after the cold front drops south
of the area. This pattern change involves the upper ridge that
has plagued the east for quite some time, that will be shifting
to the west-central part of the nation and progged to amplify
considerably. With plenty of antecedent heat and moisture, the
setup should be quite stormy Sunday and Monday, with some storms
possibly on the strong/severe side. Temps will also drop
considerably with residual low 90s Sun for highs followed by
potentially 80s for highs early next week.

KEY MESSAGE 3...High risk of rip currents at south-facing
beaches Friday and Saturday.

KEY MESSAGE 3 DESCRIPTION...
Building southerly swell will lead to a high risk of rip
currents for south-facing beaches Friday and Saturday.
Continued hot weather and weekend timing will contribute to
increased beach attendance - beachgoers should stay out of the
water where a high risk of rip currents is in effect. Conditions
improve on Sunday as the swell weakens, and currently a moderate
rip risk is forecasted for Sunday for south-facing beaches.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
The 18z TAF period begins with VFR conditions in place. Overall
thunderstorm chances this afternoon and evening look quite low,
and we will handle any adjustments if anything develops with
amendments. The sea breeze has already cleared through KMYR and
KCRE, and has been timed into KILM at around 21z. A weak
reflection of the sea breeze has been added into KFLO and KLBT
in the evening after sunset. Overnight should be quiet and VFR
and west winds will pick back up after sunrise tomorrow.

Extended Forecast...Generally VFR. Low potential for flight
restrictions from fog or low ceilings each morning. Threat for
periodic flight restrictions from daily afternoon and evening
showers/thunderstorms through Sat. More numerous thunderstorms
possible Sat night into Mon as a frontal system drops south
across the region.

&&

.MARINE...
Small Craft Advisories have been issued for all nearshore waters
through tonight. A modest nocturnal surge will impact the waters
with high pressure displaced well to the southeast. Frequent gusts
to 25 kt appear likely so flags were raised to account for this. For
Friday into Friday night, elevated winds will persist as the
gradient between an inland trough tightens. Sustained winds of 20-25
kt with gusts nearing 30 kt appear likely. Given there will be a
modest break on Friday in winds Friday morning and SCA for tonight
was not extended into the day Friday. The need to extend the SCA
through the day will be reevaluated later. Winds will diminish a bit
for Saturday with relaxed gradient ahead of an approaching cold
front. The front will push south Sunday with northeast winds
prevailing Sunday night. A modest post frontal surge could push
winds to near SCA levels from Cape Fear north.

&&

.ILM WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NC...Heat Advisory until 8 PM EDT this evening for NCZ087-096-099.
     Extreme Heat Warning until 8 PM EDT this evening for
     NCZ105>110.
     Heat Advisory from noon to 7 PM EDT Friday for NCZ105>110.
     Beach Hazards Statement until 8 PM EDT this evening for NCZ106-
     108.
SC...Heat Advisory until 8 PM EDT this evening for SCZ017-023-024-
     032-033-039-059.
     Extreme Heat Warning until 8 PM EDT this evening for
     SCZ054>056-058.
     Heat Advisory from noon to 7 PM EDT Friday for SCZ054>056-058.
     Beach Hazards Statement until 8 PM EDT this evening for SCZ054-
     056.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 6 AM EDT Friday for AMZ250-252-254-
     256.

&&

WHAT HAS CHANGED...
KEY MESSAGES...
DISCUSSION...
AVIATION...
MARINE...

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
Issued by National Weather Service Charleston SC
406 PM EDT Thu Jul 09 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0335 PM     Extreme Heat     3 SSW Georgetown        33.32N  79.32W
07/09/2026  M110.0 F         Georgetown         SC   AWOS

            The heat index at the Georgetown Airport reached 110
            degrees.

&&

Event Number ILM2600001