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Beach Hazards Statement 45, NWS Wilmington, NC
NWS Wilmington, NC issued this beach hazards statement at Sep 7, 2026, 7:47 PM EDT for Brunswick County, North Carolina; Horry County, South Carolina. It took effect at Sep 8, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 14 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Sep 7, 2026, 7:47 PM EDT (23:47 UTC)
- In effect from
- Sep 8, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Sep 8, 2026, 7:56 PM EDT
- In force
- 14 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Wilmington, NC
Counties Brunswick County, NC, Horry County, SC
The radar
The Wilmington radar (KLTX), 16 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:51 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The nearest sounding before it
Charleston AFB, SC (KCHS), launched 12:00Z, 11.8 hours before the alert went out and 176 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
- 426 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -52 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 781 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 13 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 6 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 21 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
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
&&
$$
214 follow-up statements
722 WHUS42 KILM 080102 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 902 PM EDT Mon Sep 7 2026 NCZ107-080215- /O.CAN.KILM.CF.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-260908T0200Z/ Inland New Hanover- 902 PM EDT Mon Sep 7 2026 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... $$ NCZ110-SCZ054-090000- /O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0045.260908T1000Z-260909T0000Z/ Coastal Brunswick-Coastal Horry- 902 PM EDT Mon Sep 7 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT TUESDAY THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * 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. && $$ NCZ106-108-SCZ056-090000- /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0017.260908T1000Z-260909T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Georgetown- 902 PM EDT Mon Sep 7 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT TUESDAY THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown County. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Tuesday through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ 21
933
WHUS42 KILM 080638
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
238 AM EDT Tue Sep 8 2026
NCZ107-090000-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0040.260908T2300Z-260909T0200Z/
Inland New Hanover-
238 AM EDT Tue Sep 8 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
08/08 AM 5.4 0.7 0.8 N/A None
08/08 PM 5.7 1.0 0.5 N/A Minor
09/09 AM 5.2 0.5 0.4 N/A None
09/09 PM 5.7 1.0 0.4 N/A Minor
10/10 AM 5.3 0.6 0.4 N/A None
10/10 PM 5.5 0.8 0.3 N/A Minor
&&
$$
NCZ110-SCZ054-090000-
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0045.260908T1000Z-260909T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-Coastal Horry-
238 AM EDT Tue Sep 8 2026
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Strong east to west longshore current for south-facing
beaches. Strong north to south longshore current for east-facing
beaches. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected
for Horry County beaches.
* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Brunswick County. In South
Carolina, Coastal Horry County.
* WHEN...Today.
* IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers
into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas.
It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to
return to shore.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with
lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may
be swept into.
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-SCZ056-090000-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0017.260908T1000Z-260909T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Georgetown-
238 AM EDT Tue Sep 8 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. A strong north to south
longshore current is also expected.
* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New
Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown County.
* WHEN...Today.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
21507
WHUS42 KILM 081835
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
235 PM EDT Tue Sep 8 2026
NCZ110-090000-
/O.EXB.KILM.CF.Y.0040.260908T2100Z-260909T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0045.000000T0000Z-260909T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
235 PM EDT Tue Sep 8 2026
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 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...Today.
* 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
08/06 PM 6.1 1.6 1.0 3-4 Minor
09/06 AM 5.3 0.8 0.7 3 None
09/07 PM 5.8 1.3 0.6 3 None
10/07 AM 5.4 0.9 0.4 2 None
10/07 PM 5.5 1.0 0.4 2 None
11/08 AM 5.4 0.9 0.2 2 None
&&
$$
SCZ054-090000-
/O.EXB.KILM.CF.Y.0040.260908T2100Z-260909T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0045.000000T0000Z-260909T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-
235 PM EDT Tue Sep 8 2026
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 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 County.
* WHEN...Today.
* 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
08/06 PM 7.4 1.8 1.1 3-4 Minor
09/06 AM 6.4 0.8 0.8 3 None
09/07 PM 7.0 1.4 0.7 2-3 Minor
10/07 AM 6.5 0.9 0.6 2 None
10/08 PM 6.9 1.3 0.6 2 None
11/08 AM 6.7 1.1 0.5 2 None
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-090000-
/O.EXB.KILM.CF.Y.0040.260908T2100Z-260909T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-260909T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
235 PM EDT Tue Sep 8 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
There is also a strong north to south 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 Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...Today.
* IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal
Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal
flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or
impacts. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
08/06 PM 6.1 1.6 1.0 3-4 Minor
09/06 AM 5.3 0.8 0.7 3 None
09/07 PM 5.8 1.3 0.6 3 None
10/07 AM 5.4 0.9 0.4 2 None
10/07 PM 5.5 1.0 0.4 2 None
11/08 AM 5.4 0.9 0.2 2 None
&&
$$
SCZ056-090000-
/O.EXB.KILM.CF.Y.0040.260908T2100Z-260909T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-260909T0000Z/
Coastal Georgetown-
235 PM EDT Tue Sep 8 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
There is also a strong north to south 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 Georgetown County.
* WHEN...Today.
* 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. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
08/06 PM 7.4 1.8 1.1 3-4 Minor
09/06 AM 6.4 0.8 0.8 3 None
09/07 PM 7.0 1.4 0.7 2-3 Minor
10/07 AM 6.5 0.9 0.6 2 None
10/08 PM 6.9 1.3 0.6 2 None
11/08 AM 6.7 1.1 0.5 2 None
&&
$$
NCZ107-090000-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0040.260908T2300Z-260909T0200Z/
Inland New Hanover-
235 PM EDT Tue Sep 8 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TO 10 PM
EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...From 7 PM to 10 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina
Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one half foot in
depth. In downtown Wilmington, a block of Water Street
observes minor flooding up to one quarter foot in depth.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.8 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
08/08 PM 5.9 1.2 0.7 N/A Minor
09/09 AM 5.3 0.6 0.5 N/A None
09/09 PM 5.7 1.0 0.4 N/A Minor
10/09 AM 5.3 0.6 0.4 N/A None
10/10 PM 5.6 0.9 0.4 N/A Minor
11/10 AM 5.5 0.8 0.4 N/A Minor
&&
$$
19967
WHUS42 KILM 082356
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
756 PM EDT Tue Sep 8 2026
NCZ110-SCZ054-090100-
/O.CAN.KILM.CF.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260909T0000Z/
/O.CAN.KILM.BH.S.0045.000000T0000Z-260909T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-Coastal Horry-
756 PM EDT Tue Sep 8 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED...
$$
NCZ106-108-SCZ056-090100-
/O.CAN.KILM.CF.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260909T0000Z/
/O.CAN.KILM.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-260909T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Georgetown-
756 PM EDT Tue Sep 8 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED...
$$
NCZ107-090200-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260909T0200Z/
Inland New Hanover-
756 PM EDT Tue Sep 8 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
08/08 PM 5.9 1.2 0.7 N/A Minor
09/09 AM 5.3 0.6 0.5 N/A None
09/09 PM 5.7 1.0 0.4 N/A Minor
10/09 AM 5.3 0.6 0.4 N/A None
10/10 PM 5.6 0.9 0.4 N/A Minor
11/10 AM 5.5 0.8 0.4 N/A Minor
&&
$$
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 7, 6:58 PM EDT, 49 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- 1) Drier and cooler conditions over the next few days with heat and higher rain chances returning late week.
Area forecast discussion, Sep 7, 6:58 PM EDT, 49 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
658 PM EDT Mon Sep 7 2026
.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
As of 7 PM EDT: Coastal flood advisories for area beaches have
ended. Minor coastal flooding continues for the lower Cape Fear
River including Downtown Wilmington. The aviation section has
been updated for the 00Z TAF issuance.
As of 3 PM EDT: The Small Craft Advisory has been extended
through 7 AM Tuesday. Also, Coastal Flood Advisories were added
along all coastal zones for this afternoon's high tide cycle.
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.KEY MESSAGES...
1) Drier and cooler conditions over the next few days with heat
and higher rain chances returning late week.
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.DISCUSSION...
KEY MESSAGE 1...Drier and cooler conditions over the next few
days with heat and higher rain chances returning late week.
KEY MESSAGE 1 DESCRIPTION...Sfc high pressure ridging in from
the north through mid week will allow for continued cooler temps
than we've seen as of late, with PoPs no higher than around 20%
and confined to far SE areas/offshore. Temps warm a bit into
Thursday as the high pushes offshore with some guidance
supporting 20-30% PoPs inland, but the next good rain chances
(50-60% PoPs) don't arrive until Friday into the weekend as
better shortwave energy aloft moves through the area. By Friday,
heat indices are likely to return to around 100 degrees once
again with upr-level ridging just off the SE coast.
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.AVIATION /00Z TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
Onshore flow will weaken around sunset; CRE/MYR may see weak NE
gusts overnight with the marine layer. Patchy MVFR clouds are
possible at times for coastal locations, but dry air over land
should keep CIGs short-lived if they develop. VFR continues on
Tuesday with gusty winds returning.
Extended Outlook... Predominantly VFR conditions continue with
dry high pressure in place, with restrictions possibly returning
in convection Friday into the weekend.
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.MARINE...
A SCA remains in effect through tonight with moderate ENE flow
as sfc high pressure positions off to the north. Decided to
extend the advisory until 7 AM Tuesday as guidance typically
undercuts seas in this regime and they actually already are
running slightly higher than guidance. At that time and
thereafter, the 6 ft seas should be confided to around and
beyond 20 NM. Sub- SCA conditions then for the remainder of the
week as the pressure gradient noticeably slackens.
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.ILM WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NC...Beach Hazards Statement until 8 PM EDT this evening for NCZ106-
108-110.
Coastal Flood Advisory until 10 PM EDT this evening for NCZ107.
SC...Beach Hazards Statement until 8 PM EDT this evening for SCZ054-
056.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 7 AM EDT Tuesday for AMZ250-252-254-
256.
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WHAT HAS CHANGED...ILM
KEY MESSAGES...MAS
DISCUSSION...MAS
AVIATION...MAS/21
MARINE...MASThe office that day
Everything else NWS Wilmington, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 8:01 PM EDT | Beach Hazards Statement | ILM | Brunswick, New Hanover, Pender | 24 hr |
| Sep 7, 1:34 AM EDT | Beach Hazards Statement | ILM | Brunswick, New Hanover, Pender | 11 min |
| Sep 7, 1:34 AM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | ILM | Brunswick, New Hanover, Pender | 19 hr |
| Sep 7, 1:48 AM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | ILM | 29 hr | |
| Sep 7, 7:47 PM EDT | Rip Current Statement | ILM | New Hanover, Pender | 24 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.