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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
734 PM EDT Mon Oct 6 2025

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Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
734 PM EDT Mon Oct 6 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT TUESDAY THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
  inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near
  shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Rip Current Risk,
  dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 11 AM EDT
  Tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT Tuesday
  through Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations near the beaches, the
  Intracoastal Waterway, and adjacent tidal creeks will observe
  minor coastal flooding. Rip currents can sweep even the best
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 06/07 PM     7.2        1.6        1.0       3-4     Minor
 07/08 AM     7.8        2.2        1.0        3      Minor
 07/08 PM     7.2        1.6        1.0        3      Minor
 08/09 AM     7.8        2.2        0.8       2-3     Minor
 08/09 PM     6.8        1.2        0.8        2       None
 09/10 AM     8.2        2.6        1.2       3-4     Minor

&&

$$

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Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
734 PM EDT Mon Oct 6 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 AM
EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...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...From 7 AM to 10 AM EDT Tuesday.

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

&&

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 06/07 PM     5.8        1.3        0.7        4       None
 07/08 AM     6.3        1.8        0.7       3-4     Minor
 07/08 PM     5.9        1.4        0.8        3       None
 08/09 AM     6.4        1.9        0.7        3      Minor
 08/09 PM     5.5        1.0        0.6        3       None
 09/09 AM     6.7        2.2        1.0        4      Minor

&&

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NCZ107-071400-
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Inland New Hanover-
734 PM EDT Mon Oct 6 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Up to one 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 noon EDT Tuesday.

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 06/10 PM     5.8        1.1        0.6       N/A     Minor
 07/10 AM     6.1        1.4        0.6       N/A     Minor
 07/10 PM     5.7        1.0        0.6       N/A     Minor
 08/11 AM     6.2        1.5        0.6       N/A     Minor
 08/11 PM     5.3        0.6        0.4       N/A      None
 09/11 AM     6.1        1.4        0.6       N/A     Minor

&&

$$

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Coastal Brunswick-
734 PM EDT Mon Oct 6 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 AM
EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...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...From 7 AM to 10 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal
  Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal
  flooding.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

&&

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 06/07 PM     5.8        1.3        0.7        4       None
 07/08 AM     6.3        1.8        0.7       3-4     Minor
 07/08 PM     5.9        1.4        0.8        3       None
 08/09 AM     6.4        1.9        0.7        3      Minor
 08/09 PM     5.5        1.0        0.6        3       None
 09/09 AM     6.7        2.2        1.0        4      Minor

&&

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