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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
134 AM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025

NCZ106-108-132000-
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/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0041.251013T1000Z-251014T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
134 AM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 4 PM EDT
THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents and
  strong north to south longshore current expected. For the
  Coastal Flood Advisory, 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...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT this
  morning through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory,
  from noon today to 4 PM EDT this afternoon.

* 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. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper water.

* 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.

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 13/01 AM     5.2        0.7        1.2        4       None
 13/01 PM     6.2        1.7        1.2       3-4     Minor
 14/02 AM     5.3        0.8        1.3        3       None
 14/02 PM     5.8        1.3        1.0        3       None
 15/03 AM     5.5        1.0        1.5        3       None
 15/03 PM     6.2        1.7        1.6        3      Minor

&&

$$

NCZ107-132000-
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Inland New Hanover-
134 AM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
6 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...From 3 PM this afternoon to 6 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...The lowest portions of USS North Carolina Road and
  Battleship Road begin to observe minor coastal flooding. Water
  begins to spread out of storm drains onto Water Street just
  south of Market Street in downtown Wilmington.

* 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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 13/03 AM     4.8        0.1        0.4       N/A      None
 13/04 PM     5.6        0.9        0.6       N/A     Minor
 14/04 AM     4.8        0.1        0.4       N/A      None
 14/05 PM     5.2        0.5        0.2       N/A      None
 15/05 AM     4.9        0.2        0.4       N/A      None
 15/06 PM     5.5        0.8        0.6       N/A     Minor

&&

$$

NCZ110-132000-
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Coastal Brunswick-
134 AM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 4 PM EDT
THIS AFTERNOON...

* 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 noon today to 4 PM EDT this afternoon.

* 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.

* 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.

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 13/01 AM     5.2        0.7        1.2        4       None
 13/01 PM     6.2        1.7        1.2       3-4     Minor
 14/02 AM     5.3        0.8        1.3        3       None
 14/02 PM     5.8        1.3        1.0        3       None
 15/03 AM     5.5        1.0        1.5        3       None
 15/03 PM     6.2        1.7        1.6        3      Minor

&&

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