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Beach Hazards Statement 43, NWS Wilmington, NC
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
The radar
The Wilmington radar (KLTX), 3 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:05 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 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.
- 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
The text
As transmitted.
083 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
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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
&&
$$
21093
WHUS42 KILM 072347
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
747 PM EDT Mon Sep 7 2026
NCZ110-SCZ054-080800-
/O.CAN.KILM.BH.S.0043.000000T0000Z-260908T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0045.260908T1000Z-260909T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-Coastal Horry-
747 PM EDT Mon Sep 7 2026
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT TUESDAY
THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED...
* WHAT...Strong east to west longshore current for south-facing
beaches. Strong north to south longshore current for east-facing
beaches. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected
for Horry County beaches.
* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Brunswick County. In South
Carolina, Coastal Horry County.
* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Tuesday through Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers
into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas.
It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to
return to shore.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with
lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may
be swept into.
&&
$$
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.
&&
$$
NCZ107-080200-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-260908T0200Z/
Inland New Hanover-
747 PM EDT Mon Sep 7 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in
low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina
Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one half foot in
depth. In downtown Wilmington, a block of Water Street
observes minor flooding up to one quarter foot in depth.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.8 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
07/07 PM 5.8 1.1 0.7 N/A Minor
08/08 AM 5.4 0.7 0.8 N/A None
08/08 PM 5.8 1.1 0.6 N/A Minor
09/09 AM 5.2 0.5 0.4 N/A None
09/09 PM 5.5 0.8 0.2 N/A Minor
10/09 AM 5.1 0.4 0.2 N/A None
&&
$$
21What 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
SCALORALocal 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.
&&
JLBSpecial 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
SCALORALocal 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
MASSpecial 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
SCALORAThe office that day
Everything else NWS Wilmington, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 7, 1:34 AM EDT | Beach Hazards Statement | ILM | Georgetown, Horry | 11 min |
| Sep 7, 1:34 AM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | ILM | Georgetown, Horry | 19 hr |
| Sep 7, 7:47 PM EDT | Beach Hazards Statement | ILM | Horry | 24 hr |
| Sep 7, 7:47 PM EDT | Rip Current Statement | ILM | Georgetown | 24 hr |
| Sep 7, 1:48 AM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | ILM | 29 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.