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Beach Hazards Statement 43, NWS Wilmington, NC

September 6, 2026Georgetown County, Horry County, South Carolina; Brunswick County, New Hanover County, Pender County, North Carolina

NWS Wilmington, NC issued this beach hazards statement at Sep 6, 2026, 8:01 PM EDT for Georgetown County, Horry County, South Carolina; Brunswick County, New Hanover County, Pender County, North Carolina. It took effect at Sep 7, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 14 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 6, 2026, 8:01 PM EDT (00:01 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 7, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT
Expired
Sep 7, 2026, 7:47 PM EDT
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS Wilmington, NC

Counties Brunswick County, NC, New Hanover County, NC, Pender County, NC, Georgetown County, SC, Horry County, SC

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Newport, NC (KMHX), launched 00:00Z, 0.0 hours before the alert went out and 168 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Newport, NC at 00:00Z on 2026-09-07Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 209 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Newport, NC at 00:00Z on 2026-09-07The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -103 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
209 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-30 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
916 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
19 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-103 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-1 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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WHUS42 KILM 070001
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
801 PM EDT Sun Sep 6 2026

NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-080000-
/O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0043.260907T1000Z-260908T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry-
Coastal Georgetown-
801 PM EDT Sun Sep 6 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT MONDAY THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Strong north to south 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...From 6 AM EDT Monday through Monday 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.

&&

$$

NCZ110-080000-
/O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0043.260907T1000Z-260908T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
801 PM EDT Sun Sep 6 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT MONDAY THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.

* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Monday through Monday 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.

&&

$$

21
5 follow-up statements
400 
WHUS42 KILM 070534
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
134 AM EDT Mon Sep 7 2026

NCZ107-071345-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0039.260907T2200Z-260908T0300Z/
Inland New Hanover-
134 AM EDT Mon Sep 7 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TO 11 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 6 PM to 11 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina 
  Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one half foot in 
  depth. In downtown Wilmington, a block of Water Street 
  observes minor flooding up to one quarter foot in depth.

* 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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 07/06 AM     4.9        0.2        0.6       N/A      None    
 07/07 PM     5.8        1.1        0.7       N/A     Minor    
 08/08 AM     5.2        0.5        0.6       N/A      None    
 08/08 PM     5.8        1.1        0.6       N/A     Minor    
 09/09 AM     5.2        0.5        0.4       N/A      None    
 09/09 PM     5.6        0.9        0.3       N/A     Minor

&&

$$

NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-071345-
/O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0044.260907T0534Z-260907T0600Z/
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0043.260907T1000Z-260908T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry-
Coastal Georgetown-
134 AM EDT Mon Sep 7 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the first Beach Hazards Statement, Strong north to
  south longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip
  currents. For the second Beach Hazards Statement, Strong north
  to south 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...For the first Beach Hazards Statement, until 2 AM EDT 
  early this morning. For the second Beach Hazards Statement, 
  from 6 AM EDT this morning through 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.

&&

$$

NCZ110-071345-
/O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0044.260907T0534Z-260907T0600Z/
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0043.260907T1000Z-260908T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
134 AM EDT Mon Sep 7 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the first Beach Hazards Statement, Strong north to
  south longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip
  currents. For the second Beach Hazards Statement, Strong north
  to south longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip
  currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.

* WHEN...For the first Beach Hazards Statement, until 2 AM EDT 
  early this morning. For the second Beach Hazards Statement, 
  from 6 AM EDT this morning through 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.

&&

$$
174 
WHUS42 KILM 070545
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
145 AM EDT Mon Sep 7 2026

NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-080000-
/O.CAN.KILM.BH.S.0044.000000T0000Z-260907T0600Z/
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0043.260907T1000Z-260908T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry-
Coastal Georgetown-
145 AM EDT Mon Sep 7 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...

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

* 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.

&&

$$

NCZ110-080000-
/O.CAN.KILM.BH.S.0044.000000T0000Z-260907T0600Z/
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0043.260907T1000Z-260908T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
145 AM EDT Mon Sep 7 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Strong east to west longshore current. 

* 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.

&&

$$

NCZ107-080000-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0039.260907T2200Z-260908T0300Z/
Inland New Hanover-
145 AM EDT Mon Sep 7 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TO 11 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 6 PM to 11 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina 
  Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one half foot in 
  depth. In downtown Wilmington, a block of Water Street 
  observes minor flooding up to one quarter foot in depth.

* 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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 07/06 AM     4.9        0.2        0.6       N/A      None    
 07/07 PM     5.8        1.1        0.7       N/A     Minor    
 08/08 AM     5.2        0.5        0.6       N/A      None    
 08/08 PM     5.8        1.1        0.6       N/A     Minor    
 09/09 AM     5.2        0.5        0.4       N/A      None    
 09/09 PM     5.6        0.9        0.3       N/A     Minor

&&

$$
594 
WHUS42 KILM 071719
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
119 PM EDT Mon Sep 7 2026

NCZ106-108-080000-
/O.EXB.KILM.CF.Y.0039.260907T2000Z-260907T2300Z/
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0043.000000T0000Z-260908T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
119 PM EDT Mon Sep 7 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* 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 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 Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this 
  evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 7 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. 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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 07/05 PM     6.0        1.5        1.0        4      Minor    
 08/05 AM     5.2        0.7        1.0        4       None    
 08/06 PM     5.9        1.4        0.8       3-4      None    
 09/06 AM     5.0        0.5        0.4        3       None    
 09/07 PM     5.6        1.1        0.4        3       None    
 10/07 AM     5.2        0.7        0.2        2       None

&&

$$

NCZ110-080000-
/O.EXB.KILM.CF.Y.0039.260907T2000Z-260907T2300Z/
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0043.000000T0000Z-260908T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
119 PM EDT Mon Sep 7 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, strong east to west 
  longshore current. 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 Brunswick County.

* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this 
  evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 7 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. 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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 07/05 PM     6.0        1.5        1.0        4      Minor    
 08/05 AM     5.2        0.7        1.0        4       None    
 08/06 PM     5.9        1.4        0.8       3-4      None    
 09/06 AM     5.0        0.5        0.4        3       None    
 09/07 PM     5.6        1.1        0.4        3       None    
 10/07 AM     5.2        0.7        0.2        2       None

&&

$$

SCZ054-056-080000-
/O.EXB.KILM.CF.Y.0039.260907T2000Z-260907T2300Z/
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0043.000000T0000Z-260908T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
119 PM EDT Mon Sep 7 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* 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 Advisory, up to one half 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 Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this 
  evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 7 PM EDT this 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Vulnerable causeways to and from local beaches may 
  experience minor coastal flooding. Low-lying roads and 
  locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal 
  creeks may observe minor coastal flooding. 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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 07/05 PM     7.2        1.6        1.0       3-4     Minor    
 08/05 AM     6.2        0.6        1.0        4       None    
 08/06 PM     7.1        1.5        0.8       3-4     Minor    
 09/06 AM     6.0        0.4        0.4        3       None    
 09/07 PM     6.5        0.9        0.2       2-3      None    
 10/07 AM     6.0        0.4        0.1        2       None

&&

$$

NCZ107-080130-
/O.EXT.KILM.CF.Y.0039.260907T2200Z-260908T0200Z/
Inland New Hanover-
119 PM EDT Mon Sep 7 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 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 6 PM to 10 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina 
  Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one half foot in 
  depth. In downtown Wilmington, a block of Water Street 
  observes minor flooding up to one quarter foot in depth.

* 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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 07/07 PM     5.8        1.1        0.7       N/A     Minor    
 08/08 AM     5.4        0.7        0.8       N/A      None    
 08/08 PM     5.8        1.1        0.6       N/A     Minor    
 09/09 AM     5.2        0.5        0.4       N/A      None    
 09/09 PM     5.5        0.8        0.2       N/A     Minor    
 10/09 AM     5.1        0.4        0.2       N/A      None

&&

$$
309 
WHUS42 KILM 072252
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
652 PM EDT Mon Sep 7 2026

NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-080000-
/O.CAN.KILM.CF.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-260907T2300Z/
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0043.000000T0000Z-260908T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry-
Coastal Georgetown-
652 PM EDT Mon Sep 7 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

* 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.

&&

$$

NCZ110-080000-
/O.CAN.KILM.CF.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-260907T2300Z/
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0043.000000T0000Z-260908T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
652 PM EDT Mon Sep 7 2026

...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...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.

&&

$$

NCZ107-080200-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-260908T0200Z/
Inland New Hanover-
652 PM EDT Mon Sep 7 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...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina 
  Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one half foot in 
  depth. In downtown Wilmington, a block of Water Street 
  observes minor flooding up to one quarter foot in depth.

* 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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 07/07 PM     5.8        1.1        0.7       N/A     Minor    
 08/08 AM     5.4        0.7        0.8       N/A      None    
 08/08 PM     5.8        1.1        0.6       N/A     Minor    
 09/09 AM     5.2        0.5        0.4       N/A      None    
 09/09 PM     5.5        0.8        0.2       N/A     Minor    
 10/09 AM     5.1        0.4        0.2       N/A      None

&&

$$

21
093 
WHUS42 KILM 072347
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
747 PM EDT Mon Sep 7 2026

NCZ110-SCZ054-080800-
/O.CAN.KILM.BH.S.0043.000000T0000Z-260908T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0045.260908T1000Z-260909T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-Coastal Horry-
747 PM EDT Mon Sep 7 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT TUESDAY
THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Strong east to west longshore current for south-facing
  beaches. Strong north to south longshore current for east-facing
  beaches. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected
  for Horry County beaches.

* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Brunswick County. In South 
  Carolina, Coastal Horry County.

* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Tuesday through Tuesday 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-SCZ056-080800-
/O.CAN.KILM.BH.S.0043.000000T0000Z-260908T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0017.260908T1000Z-260909T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Georgetown-
747 PM EDT Mon Sep 7 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT TUESDAY THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Tuesday through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

NCZ107-080200-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-260908T0200Z/
Inland New Hanover-
747 PM EDT Mon Sep 7 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...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina 
  Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one half foot in 
  depth. In downtown Wilmington, a block of Water Street 
  observes minor flooding up to one quarter foot in depth.

* 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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 07/07 PM     5.8        1.1        0.7       N/A     Minor    
 08/08 AM     5.4        0.7        0.8       N/A      None    
 08/08 PM     5.8        1.1        0.6       N/A     Minor    
 09/09 AM     5.2        0.5        0.4       N/A      None    
 09/09 PM     5.5        0.8        0.2       N/A     Minor    
 10/09 AM     5.1        0.4        0.2       N/A      None

&&

$$

21

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this beach hazards statement went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Wilmington, NC wrote its last area forecast discussion before this beach hazards statement went out at Sep 6, 7:37 PM EDT, 24 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • -1)Strong to severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening.
Area forecast discussion, Sep 6, 7:37 PM EDT, 24 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
737 PM EDT Sun Sep 6 2026

.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
Aviation section updated for 00Z TAF issuance.

&&

.KEY MESSAGES...
-1)Strong to severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
KEY MESSAGE 1...Strong to severe thunderstorms this afternoon
and evening.

KEY MESSAGE 1 DESCRIPTION...
The slight risk has been expanded and
now includes most of the area save for marginal for  northernmost
zones. Vorticity-laden NW flow continues with MLCAPE generally
around 2000 J/Kg. Confidence is shaky regarding exact location based
upon spread in CAMS, though the nearest term threat appears to be
the cluster of storms diving SE out of RAH's CWA, though they so far
have been only SPS-worthy though a small uptick in shear could
change that and a few SVR's may be needed.  Guidance is clinging to
rain chances over southernmost zones, which are closer to
yesterday's frontal boundary but would not be surprised to see
these lowered somewhat as instability wanes to zero.

&&

.AVIATION /00Z MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
VFR following convection along the coast this evening. VFR will
continue through the early morning hours, and northeast winds
should bring MVFR to much of the region overnight. Some early
morning IFR is also possible. VFR will return by mid-morning
with a chance of showers and storms in SC tomorrow afternoon.

Extended Outlook... Mostly VFR conditions as drier high
pressure builds in from the north.

&&

.MARINE...
Post-frontal NE flow in place across the area. Tomorrow into
tomorrow night high pressure will start pushing the front farther to
the south and winds and seas build. The surge that results was
previously though to lead to SCA conditions but guidance has backed
off slightly on what was marginal in the first place and so have
held off for now. A few 25kt gusts still seem possible. The
high will be slow to progress keeping onshore flow into Tuesday
while speeds abate and some swell energy materializes.
Southwesterly flo late in the period increases with the approach
of another cold front but no headlines are anticipated. &&

.ILM WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NC...None.
SC...None.
MARINE...None.

&&

.ILM WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NC...None.
SC...None.
MARINE...None.

&&

WHAT HAS CHANGED...MBB
KEY MESSAGES...RJB/MBB
DISCUSSION...MBB
AVIATION...21
MARINE...MBB

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Sep 6, 6:24 PM EDT, 1 hour 37 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
624 PM EDT Sun Sep 6 2026

SCZ033-039-055-058-062300-
Marion SC-Williamsburg SC-Inland Georgetown SC-Central Horry SC-
624 PM EDT Sun Sep 6 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN GEORGETOWN...
SOUTHWESTERN HORRY...SOUTH CENTRAL MARION AND NORTHEASTERN
WILLIAMSBURG COUNTIES THROUGH 700 PM EDT...

At 623 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Bucksport to near Indiantown. Movement was
south at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Hemingway, Dongola, Plantersville, Outland, Rhems, Yauhannah,
Morrisville, Nesmith, Henry, Indiantown, Bucksport, and Stuckey.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3358 7976 3382 7972 3381 7970 3381 7968
      3382 7964 3381 7963 3378 7950 3378 7944
      3381 7939 3378 7912 3362 7910 3361 7912
      3352 7920
TIME...MOT...LOC 2223Z 005DEG 11KT 3367 7906 3370 7960

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

SCALORA
Local storm report, Sep 6, 6:45 PM EDT, 1 hour 16 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
645 PM EDT Sun Sep 6 2026

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

0641 PM     Flash Flood      1 NE Wilmington         34.23N 77.90W
09/06/2026                   New Hanover        NC   Fire Department/R

            Water in apartments near Hanover Landing on
            Wilshire Blvd. in Wilmington, NC.

&&

JLB
Special weather statement, Sep 6, 6:57 PM EDT, 1 hour 4 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
657 PM EDT Sun Sep 6 2026

SCZ039-055-062345-
Williamsburg SC-Inland Georgetown SC-
657 PM EDT Sun Sep 6 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN GEORGETOWN AND
CENTRAL WILLIAMSBURG COUNTIES THROUGH 745 PM EDT...

At 657 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Plantersville to 8 miles north of Trio.
Movement was south at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Kingstree, Andrews, Rhems, Salters, Trio, Warsaw, Oatland, Nesmith,
Gourdin, Plantersville, Morrisville, Earle, Lane, Greeleyville, and
Williamsburg Regional Hospital.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3370 8000 3365 7922 3352 7920 3345 7927
      3348 7994 3350 7996 3350 7999 3351 8000
      3349 8000 3351 8001 3350 8002 3351 8003
      3350 8004 3351 8008 3350 8009 3350 8010
TIME...MOT...LOC 2257Z 006DEG 9KT 3357 7926 3360 7969

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

SCALORA
Local storm report, Sep 6, 6:59 PM EDT, 1 hour 2 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
659 PM EDT Sun Sep 6 2026

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

0658 PM     Flash Flood      1 E Wilmington          34.21N 77.89W
09/06/2026                   New Hanover        NC   Public

            Photos show water covering College Road up
            to the doors of passing vehicles.

&&
Local storm report, Sep 6, 7:21 PM EDT, 40 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
721 PM EDT Sun Sep 06 2026

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

0548 PM     Marine Tstm Wind 3 SSW Myrtle Beach      33.66N  78.92W
09/06/2026  M41 mph          AMZ254             SC   Other Federal

            Springmaid Pier

&&

Event Number ILM2600267

MAS
Special weather statement, Sep 6, 7:40 PM EDT, 21 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
740 PM EDT Sun Sep 6 2026

SCZ039-055-070015-
Williamsburg SC-Inland Georgetown SC-
740 PM EDT Sun Sep 6 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN GEORGETOWN AND
SOUTHEASTERN WILLIAMSBURG COUNTIES THROUGH 815 PM EDT...

At 739 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Earle, or 19 miles southeast of Kingstree, moving south at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Andrews, Lambert, Trio, Warsaw, and Earle.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3325 7955 3327 7955 3326 7956 3327 7956
      3330 7966 3332 7971 3332 7974 3334 7976
      3338 7979 3337 7980 3343 7988 3343 7987
      3344 7987 3345 7988 3358 7983 3352 7947
      3324 7950
TIME...MOT...LOC 2339Z 012DEG 14KT 3342 7968

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

SCALORA

The office that day

Everything else NWS Wilmington, NC issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 7, 1:34 AM EDTBeach Hazards StatementILMGeorgetown, Horry11 min
Sep 7, 1:34 AM EDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryILMGeorgetown, Horry19 hr
Sep 7, 7:47 PM EDTBeach Hazards StatementILMHorry24 hr
Sep 7, 7:47 PM EDTRip Current StatementILMGeorgetown24 hr
Sep 7, 1:48 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryILM29 hr

Nearby

Beach Hazards Statements in North Carolina, 2026Beach Hazards Statements in South Carolina, 2026Every beach hazards statement in 2026

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.