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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
211 AM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025

NCZ106-108-230200-
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/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0019.250822T1000Z-250823T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
211 AM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TO 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
  expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one 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 High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT this
  morning through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory,
  from 6 PM to 10 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. 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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 22/07 AM     5.9        1.4        1.5        3       None
 22/08 PM     6.5        2.0        1.5        3      Minor
 23/08 AM     5.9        1.4        1.3        3       None
 23/08 PM     6.2        1.7        1.2        3      Minor
 24/09 AM     5.8        1.3        1.2        3       None
 24/09 PM     5.8        1.3        1.0        2       None

&&

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NCZ107-230200-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0052.250822T1100Z-250823T1700Z/
Inland New Hanover-
211 AM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO
1 PM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...One to two feet 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 this morning to 1 PM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina
  Road may become impassable. In downtown Wilmington, flooding
  expands on Water Street from Orange Street to Red Cross
  Street. The lowest portions of Water Street between Princess
  and Orange Streets may become impassable. Flooding worsens on
  the lowest spots of River Road and adjacent residential roads,
  south of River Road Park. Route 133 at Little Mallory Creek
  may be flooded. Highway 421 Truck near Carolina Beach Road
  begins to flood. Check with local officials for any road
  closures or impacts.

* 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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 22/10 AM     6.1        1.4        1.6       N/A     Minor
 22/10 PM     6.7        2.0        1.6       N/A     Minor
 23/10 AM     6.1        1.4        1.5       N/A     Minor
 23/11 PM     6.4        1.7        1.4       N/A     Minor
 24/11 AM     6.1        1.4        1.4       N/A     Minor
 24/11 PM     6.1        1.4        1.3       N/A     Minor

&&

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NCZ110-SCZ054-056-230200-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0052.250822T2200Z-250823T0200Z/
Coastal Brunswick-Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
211 AM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TO 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
  expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
  waterways.

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM to 10 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. 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.

* 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.

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 22/07 AM     6.6        1.0        1.4        2       None
 22/08 PM     7.4        1.8        1.4        2      Minor
 23/08 AM     6.8        1.2        1.4        2       None
 23/08 PM     7.3        1.7        1.4        2      Minor
 24/09 AM     6.6        1.0        1.1        2       None
 24/09 PM     6.9        1.3        1.1       1-2      None

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 22/07 AM     5.9        1.4        1.5        3       None
 22/08 PM     6.5        2.0        1.5        3      Minor
 23/08 AM     5.9        1.4        1.3        3       None
 23/08 PM     6.2        1.7        1.2        3      Minor
 24/09 AM     5.8        1.3        1.2        3       None
 24/09 PM     5.8        1.3        1.0        2       None

&&

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