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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
327 AM EDT Tue Aug 19 2025

NCZ107-200000-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0048.250819T2100Z-250820T0200Z/
Inland New Hanover-
327 AM EDT Tue Aug 19 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS
AFTERNOON 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...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
  Wilmington.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 10 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina
  Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one foot in depth.
  In downtown Wilmington, sections of Water Street observe minor
  flooding up to one half foot in depth. 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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 19/06 AM     4.9        0.2        0.8       N/A      None
 19/07 PM     6.0        1.3        1.0       N/A     Minor
 20/08 AM     5.3        0.6        1.1       N/A      None
 20/09 PM     6.5        1.8        1.5       N/A     Minor
 21/08 AM     5.8        1.1        1.5       N/A     Minor
 21/09 PM     6.6        1.9        1.5       N/A     Minor

&&

$$

NCZ106-108-200000-
/O.EXT.KILM.RP.S.0018.250819T1000Z-250821T1000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0007.250819T0900Z-250822T0300Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
327 AM EDT Tue Aug 19 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT
THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to
  11 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current
  Risk, dangerous rip currents expected.

* 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, through late Wednesday night.

* 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-SCZ054-056-200000-
/O.EXT.KILM.RP.S.0018.250819T1000Z-250821T1000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0007.250819T0900Z-250822T0300Z/
Coastal Brunswick-Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
327 AM EDT Tue Aug 19 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT
THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5
  to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current
  Risk, dangerous rip currents expected.

* 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, through late Wednesday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

ABW