Beach Hazards Statement
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
217 PM EDT Sat Oct 24 2026
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Coastal Pender-
217 PM EDT Sat Oct 24 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards
Statement, Strong north to south longshore current. There is
also a Moderate Risk of rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender County.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 AM EDT Sunday.
For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 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. 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.
* 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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
24/06 PM 6.2 1.7 1.6 5 Minor
25/07 AM 7.1 2.6 1.8 6 Minor
25/08 PM 6.3 1.8 1.8 6-7 Minor
26/08 AM 7.0 2.5 1.5 5 Minor
26/08 PM 6.1 1.6 1.5 4-5 Minor
27/09 AM 6.8 2.3 1.2 4 Minor
&&
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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
217 PM EDT Sat Oct 24 2026
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Coastal Horry-
217 PM EDT Sat Oct 24 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards
Statement, Strong north to south longshore current. There is
also a Moderate Risk of rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Horry County.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 AM EDT Sunday.
For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* 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. 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.
* 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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
24/07 PM 7.4 1.8 1.8 4-5 Minor
25/07 AM 7.9 2.3 1.5 4-5 Minor
25/08 PM 7.5 1.9 1.9 5 Minor
26/08 AM 8.1 2.5 1.4 4 Minor
26/08 PM 7.1 1.5 1.4 3-4 Minor
27/09 AM 7.9 2.3 1.1 3 Minor
&&
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