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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1102 PM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025

NCZ107-211500-
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/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0050.250821T1100Z-250821T1500Z/
Inland New Hanover-
1102 PM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 11 AM EDT
THURSDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* 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 AM to 11 AM EDT Thursday.

* 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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 21/09 AM     5.8        1.1        1.4       N/A     Minor
 21/09 PM     6.6        1.9        1.5       N/A     Minor
 22/10 AM     6.1        1.4        1.6       N/A     Minor
 22/10 PM     6.6        1.9        1.5       N/A     Minor
 23/10 AM     6.1        1.4        1.5       N/A     Minor

&&

$$

NCZ106-108-211545-
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-250822T0300Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-250821T1000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
1102 PM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT
THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 9
  to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 11 PM EDT Thursday.
  For the High Rip Current Risk, until 6 AM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$

NCZ110-SCZ054-056-211545-
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-250822T0300Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-250821T1000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
1102 PM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT
THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4
  to 7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
  dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 11 PM EDT Thursday.
  For the High Rip Current Risk, until 6 AM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

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