Beach Hazards Statement 32, NWS Wilmington, NC

858 
WHUS42 KILM 110742
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
342 AM EDT Sat Jul 11 2026

NCZ110-120000-
/O.CAN.KILM.RP.S.0011.260711T1000Z-260712T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KILM.BH.S.0032.260711T1000Z-260712T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
342 AM EDT Sat Jul 11 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick 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.

&&

$$

NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-120000-
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0032.260711T1000Z-260712T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry-
Coastal Georgetown-
342 AM EDT Sat Jul 11 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 Horry and Coastal 
  Georgetown Counties.

* 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.

&&

$$

19

667 
WHUS42 KILM 111814
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
214 PM EDT Sat Jul 11 2026

NCZ107-120200-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0023.260711T2300Z-260712T0200Z/
Inland New Hanover-
214 PM EDT Sat Jul 11 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TO 10 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 7 PM to 10 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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 11/08 PM     5.5        0.8        0.4       N/A     Minor    
 12/08 AM     4.3       -0.4        0.3       N/A      None    
 12/09 PM     5.7        1.0        0.5       N/A     Minor    
 13/09 AM     4.7        0.0        0.6       N/A      None    
 13/10 PM     5.8        1.1        0.6       N/A     Minor    
 14/10 AM     4.8        0.1        0.6       N/A      None

&&

$$

NCZ106-108-110-SCZ054-056-120000-
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0032.000000T0000Z-260712T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
214 PM EDT Sat Jul 11 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT 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 Horry and Coastal 
  Georgetown Counties.

* 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.

&&

$$

253 
WHUS42 KILM 120005
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
805 PM EDT Sat Jul 11 2026

NCZ106-108-110-SCZ054-056-120115-
/O.EXP.KILM.BH.S.0032.000000T0000Z-260712T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
805 PM EDT Sat Jul 11 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT HAS EXPIRED...

Strong longshore current threat has ended.

$$

NCZ107-120200-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-260712T0200Z/
Inland New Hanover-
805 PM EDT Sat Jul 11 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 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 10 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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 11/08 PM     5.5        0.8        0.4       N/A     Minor    
 12/08 AM     4.3       -0.4        0.3       N/A      None    
 12/09 PM     5.7        1.0        0.5       N/A     Minor    
 13/09 AM     4.7        0.0        0.6       N/A      None    
 13/10 PM     5.8        1.1        0.6       N/A     Minor    
 14/10 AM     4.8        0.1        0.6       N/A      None

&&

$$

ABW

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
243 PM EDT Fri Jul 10 2026

.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
No significant forecast changes with the latest forecast
package. Aviation section updated with the routine 18Z TAF
issuance.

&&

.KEY MESSAGES...
1) Dangerous heat and isolated storm chances continue through
Saturday.

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

3) High risk of rip currents at south-facing beaches today and
Saturday. Strong South to North longshore current at east to
southeast facing beaches today.

4) Small craft advisory in effect for the NC Coastal waters from
Surf City to Little River Inlet.

&&

.DISCUSSION...

KEY MESSAGE 1... Dangerous heat and isolated storm chances continue
through Saturday.

KEY MESSAGE 1 DESCRIPTION... As of this afternoon Wilmington (ILM)
has recorded 3 consecutive days of 100 degree heat for the first
time since 2012. This is only the third time this has occurred in
the period of record, dating back to April of 1874. This period of
unusual heat will continue on Saturday with temperatures expected to
reach the mid and upper 90s.

A few thunderstorms (and clusters of thunderstorms) are developing
west of the area along the eastern Appalachians, and in the vicinity
of Charleston, SC. Moisture to our south, weak mid level impulses to
our west, and ample buoyancy should allow convective initiation to
progress toward the Piedmont later this afternoon. Downdraft CAPE
and mid level kinematics are likely to sustain any established
convection to our west and could support a few isolated strong or
severe downdrafts through this evening.

The ridge will be slightly weaker on Saturday, so portions of the
area could see more coverage prior to established convection
arriving from the west. Moisture aloft will be on the rise during
the afternoon, therefore the latest adjustment to the forecast
increased PoPs to an area-wide 40%. Showers and thunderstorm
coverage should increase late Saturday, but this is expected to be
well after peak heating ahead of a cold front.

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

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

An upper ridge will continue to degrade this weekend which will
allow above normal temperatures to cool by a couple of degrees on
Saturday. Slightly cooler temperatures and deeper mixing in westerly
flow will keep heat indices a touch cooler on Saturday as well.

Showers and storms increase late Saturday as a mid level trough sags
southward. An approaching cold front on Sunday will bring widespread
showers and thunderstorms and should keep temperatures near normal.
Increased mid and upper level moisture across the area along with
impulses embedded in NW flow aloft should provide multiple
opportunities for much-needed rainfall.

High pressure will be slow to fill in from the north through the
middle of next week resulting in cooler temperatures lasting through
at least early next week.

KEY MESSAGE 3... High risk of rip currents at south-facing beaches
today and Saturday. Strong South to North longshore current at east
to southeast facing beaches today.

KEY MESSAGE 3 DESCRIPTION... Building southerly swell will lead to a
high risk of rip currents for south-facing beaches today 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.

KEY MESSAGE 4... Small craft advisory in effect for the NC
Coastal waters from Surf City to Little River Inlet.

KEY MESSAGE 4 DESCRIPTION...See Marine Discussion Section.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
VFR expected through this evening. A few isolated storms are
possible with the best chance of impacts confined to the inland
terminals of FLO/LBT. Coverage this afternoon will remain
isolated, so did not include this potential in the TAF. Dry sub-
cloud layers are also keeping vicinity thunderstorms rather weak
and VFR during passage. A more organized line of storms is
possible this evening which may allow for a better defined
window of impact. Coastal terminals will likely remain VFR apart
from an outflow this evening. A stronger low level jet should
prevent fog and a dry surface layer favors VFR overnight.
Similar conditions on Saturday, but afternoon storm coverage
should be higher.

Extended Forecast... Generally VFR and breezy through Saturday
night. Showers and thunderstorms become more numerous Saturday
night through Monday leading to periodic restrictions. High
pressure to slowly build into the region on Tuesday with a
gradual return to summer-like conditions during the middle of
next week.

&&

.MARINE...
Strong SW flow continues tonight with frequent gusts to 20-25
knots (highest in NC nearshore waters) and seas 3-5 feet (up to
6 feet in NC nearshore waters). Winds decrease slightly on
Saturday as the strongest gradient moves southward. The current
Small Craft Advisory should be allowed to expire late tonight as
mixing over the waters ends and the gradient on Saturday
evening is just below advisory criteria. A cold front drops
southward Sunday with increasing showers and thunderstorms
through Monday. Expect a wind shift to the NE and ENE late
Sunday behind the front and NE winds early next week. Summer-
like conditions gradually return during the middle of next week.

&&

.CLIMATE...
As of this afternoon (7/10/2026) Wilmington (ILM) has recorded
3 consecutive days of highs at or above 100 degrees. This is the
first time since 2012 and is only the third time this has
occurred in the period of record, dating back to April of 1874.

&&

.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.
     Beach Hazards Statement until 8 PM EDT this evening for NCZ106-
     108.
     High Risk for Rip Currents until 8 PM EDT this evening for NCZ110.
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.
     Beach Hazards Statement until 8 PM EDT this evening for SCZ056.
     High Risk for Rip Currents until 8 PM EDT this evening for SCZ054.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 6 AM EDT Saturday for AMZ250-252.

&&

WHAT HAS CHANGED...ILM
KEY MESSAGES...ILM
DISCUSSION...ILM
AVIATION...21
MARINE...ILM

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
657 PM EDT Fri Jul 10 2026

SCZ032-033-039-055-058-059-102330-
Marion SC-Northern Horry SC-Williamsburg SC-Florence SC-
Inland Georgetown SC-Central Horry SC-
657 PM EDT Fri Jul 10 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN FLORENCE...
NORTHWESTERN GEORGETOWN...WEST CENTRAL HORRY...SOUTH CENTRAL MARION
AND EASTERN WILLIAMSBURG COUNTIES THROUGH 730 PM EDT...

At 657 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Horry to near Gourdin. Movement was east
at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Horry, Andrews, Loris, Johnsonville, Hemingway, Rhems, Adrian, Pee
Dee Crossroads, Poston, Brittons Neck, Nesmith, Indiantown, Outland,
Earle, Morrisville, Henry, Trio, Warsaw, Gourdin, and Bayboro.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3335 7977 3338 7979 3337 7980 3339 7984
      3343 7988 3344 7987 3348 7994 3405 7926
      3409 7882 3408 7881 3333 7973
TIME...MOT...LOC 2257Z 255DEG 28KT 3396 7919 3350 7982

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

TRA

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
708 PM EDT Fri Jul 10 2026

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

0631 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     5 N Johnsonville        33.88N  79.45W
07/10/2026                   Florence           SC   Law Enforcement

            Tree down across Old River Road. Time estimated by
            radar.

&&

Event Number ILM2600246

ARMSTRONG

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
712 PM EDT Fri Jul 10 2026

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

0635 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     5 E Sellers             34.29N  79.39W
07/10/2026                   Marion             SC   Law Enforcement

            Tree down across Barn Road. Time estimated by radar.

&&

Event Number ILM2600247

ARMSTRONG

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
718 PM EDT Fri Jul 10 2026

NCZ105>108-110000-
Inland New Hanover NC-Coastal Pender NC-Inland Pender NC-
Coastal New Hanover NC-
718 PM EDT Fri Jul 10 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL BRING 40 MPH WIND GUSTS TO NORTHERN
NEW HANOVER AND PENDER COUNTIES THROUGH 800 PM EDT...

At 717 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Rocky Point, or 8 miles south of Burgaw, moving east at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Burgaw, Figure Eight Island, Rich Inlet, Hampstead, Topsail Beach,
Cape Fear Community College North Campus, Ashton, Rocky Point,
Topsail, Castle Hayne, Bayshore, Scotts Hill, Porters Neck, Woodside,
Murrayville, Ogden, St. Helena, and Pender Memorial Hospital.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 40 between mile markers 399 and 416.
 Interstate 140 between mile markers 18 and 20.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3436 7763 3426 7775 3435 7803 3457 7794
      3458 7762 3450 7759
TIME...MOT...LOC 2317Z 279DEG 19KT 3443 7792

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

TRA

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
730 PM EDT Fri Jul 10 2026

NCZ099-SCZ059-110000-
Columbus NC-Northern Horry SC-
730 PM EDT Fri Jul 10 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT CENTRAL COLUMBUS AND NORTHERN
HORRY COUNTIES THROUGH 800 PM EDT...

At 730 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Whiteville to near Loris. Movement was
east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Whiteville, Tabor City, Loris, Chadbourn, Bethel, Lake Waccamaw,
Hallsboro, Nakina, Redbug, Old Dock, Mollie, Bughill, Sidney,
Southeastern Community College, Clarendon, Williams, Dulah, Goretown,
Bayboro, and Crusoe Island.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3440 7851 3438 7845 3437 7840 3396 7869
      3396 7907 3441 7878
TIME...MOT...LOC 2330Z 280DEG 29KT 3433 7873 3406 7893

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

TRA

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
744 PM EDT Fri Jul 10 2026

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

0519 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     6 W Bennettsville       34.64N  79.78W
07/10/2026                   Marlboro           SC   Law Enforcement

            Tree down aross Old River Rd. Time estimated by radar.

&&

Event Number ILM2600248

ARMSTRONG