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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
234 PM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025

NCZ110-SCZ054-056-190000-
/O.EXA.KILM.SU.Y.0007.250819T0900Z-250822T0300Z/
Coastal Brunswick-Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
234 PM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TUESDAY TO 11 PM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet expected in the
  surf zone.

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

* WHEN...From 5 AM Tuesday to 11 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
  localized beach erosion.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NCZ107-190000-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0047.250818T2000Z-250819T0000Z/
Inland New Hanover-
234 PM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 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...Until 8 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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 18/06 PM     5.9        1.2        0.9       N/A     Minor
 19/06 AM     5.0        0.3        0.9       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
 20/08 PM     6.1        1.4        1.1       N/A     Minor
 21/08 AM     5.1        0.4        0.8       N/A      None

&&

$$

NCZ106-108-190000-
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0007.250819T0900Z-250822T0300Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
234 PM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TUESDAY TO
11 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 13 feet expected in the
  surf zone.

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

* WHEN...From 5 AM Tuesday to 11 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
  localized beach erosion.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$