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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
137 AM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025

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Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
137 AM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
1 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, Strong north to south
  longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip
  currents expected.

  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, one to two
  feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying
  areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

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

* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 6 AM EDT this
  morning through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory,
  from 8 AM this morning to 1 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Vulnerable causeways to and from local beaches will
  experience minor coastal flooding. Longshore currents can sweep
  swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and
  other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet,
  making it difficult to return to shore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with
lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may
be swept into.

&&

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 09/10 AM     8.0        2.4        1.0        4      Minor
 09/10 PM     7.1        1.5        1.4       4-5     Minor
 10/11 AM     8.5        2.9        1.8        5     Moderate
 10/11 PM     6.9        1.3        1.5        5       None
 11/11 AM     7.7        2.1        1.2        5      Minor

&&

$$

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Coastal Pender-
137 AM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
1 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, Strong north to south
  longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of 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 County.

* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 6 AM EDT this
  morning through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory,
  from 8 AM this morning to 1 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal
  Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal
  flooding. Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers
  into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It
  may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to
  return to shore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with
lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may
be swept into.

&&

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 09/09 AM     6.6        2.1        0.9        4      Minor
 09/10 PM     5.9        1.4        1.3        5       None
 10/10 AM     7.2        2.7        1.6        6      Minor
 10/11 PM     5.7        1.2        1.4       5-6      None
 11/11 AM     7.1        2.6        1.7        6      Minor
 11/11 PM     5.9        1.4        1.9       6-7      None

&&

$$

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Coastal New Hanover-
137 AM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
1 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* 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 New Hanover County.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT this
  morning through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory,
  from 8 AM this morning to 1 PM EDT this afternoon.

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

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 09/09 AM     6.6        2.1        0.9        4      Minor
 09/10 PM     5.9        1.4        1.3        5       None
 10/10 AM     7.2        2.7        1.6        6      Minor
 10/11 PM     5.7        1.2        1.4       5-6      None
 11/11 AM     7.1        2.6        1.7        6      Minor
 11/11 PM     5.9        1.4        1.9       6-7      None

&&

$$

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Coastal Brunswick-
137 AM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
1 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 1 PM EDT this afternoon.

* 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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 09/09 AM     6.6        2.1        0.9        4      Minor
 09/10 PM     5.9        1.4        1.3        5       None
 10/10 AM     7.2        2.7        1.6        6      Minor
 10/11 PM     5.7        1.2        1.4       5-6      None
 11/11 AM     7.1        2.6        1.7        6      Minor
 11/11 PM     5.9        1.4        1.9       6-7      None

&&

$$

NCZ107-091700-
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Inland New Hanover-
137 AM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
1 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* 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 8 AM this morning to 1 PM EDT this afternoon.

* 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.

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 09/12 PM     6.1        1.4        0.6       N/A     Minor
 10/12 AM     5.5        0.8        0.8       N/A     Minor
 10/12 PM     6.4        1.7        1.0       N/A     Minor
 11/01 AM     5.7        1.0        1.1       N/A     Minor
 11/02 PM     6.3        1.6        1.0       N/A     Minor

&&

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