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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
736 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025

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Coastal Pender-
736 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT
FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, one to two feet of
  inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near
  shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Rip Current Risk,
  dangerous rip currents expected. A strong north to south
  longshore current is also expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Pender County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Friday.
  For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT Friday through
  Friday 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. 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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 09/10 PM     6.0        1.5        1.4        5      Minor
 10/10 AM     7.3        2.8        1.7        6      Minor
 10/11 PM     5.9        1.4        1.6       5-6      None
 11/11 AM     6.8        2.3        1.4       5-6     Minor
 11/11 PM     5.8        1.3        1.8        6       None
 12/12 PM     6.2        1.7        1.0        5      Minor

&&

$$

NCZ108-100800-
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Coastal New Hanover-
736 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT
FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, one to two feet of
  inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near
  shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Rip Current Risk,
  dangerous rip currents expected. A strong north to south
  longshore current is also expected.

* WHERE...Coastal New Hanover County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Friday.
  For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT Friday through
  Friday 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. 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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 09/10 PM     6.0        1.5        1.4        5      Minor
 10/10 AM     7.3        2.8        1.7        6      Minor
 10/11 PM     5.9        1.4        1.6       5-6      None
 11/11 AM     6.8        2.3        1.4       5-6     Minor
 11/11 PM     5.8        1.3        1.8        6       None
 12/12 PM     6.2        1.7        1.0        5      Minor

&&

$$

SCZ054-100800-
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Coastal Horry-
736 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING
THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, Strong north to south
  longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents.
  For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation
  above ground level possible in low- lying areas near shorelines
  and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Coastal Horry County.

* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 6 AM EDT Friday
  through Friday evening. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from
  Friday morning through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Causeways to and from local beaches will experience
  moderate coastal flooding and become impassable. Low-lying
  roads and locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and
  adjacent tidal creeks will observe moderate coastal flooding.
  Roadways and structures adjacent to ocean swashes may be
  impacted. 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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 09/10 PM     6.9        1.3        1.2        4       None
 10/10 AM     8.5        2.9        1.7       4-5    Moderate
 10/11 PM     7.0        1.4        1.6        5      Minor
 11/11 AM     7.5        1.9        1.0        5      Minor
 12/12 AM     6.3        0.7        1.2        4       None
 12/12 PM     7.2        1.6        1.0        3      Minor

&&

$$

SCZ056-100800-
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Coastal Georgetown-
736 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING
THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
  expected. A strong north to south longshore current is also
  expected. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of
  inundation above ground level possible in low- lying areas near
  shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Coastal Georgetown County.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT Friday
  through Friday evening. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from
  Friday morning through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Causeways to and from local beaches will experience
  moderate coastal flooding and become impassable. Low-lying
  roads and locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and
  adjacent tidal creeks will observe moderate coastal flooding.
  Roadways and structures adjacent to ocean swashes may be
  impacted. Check with local officials for the latest
  information regarding coastal flood impacts and closures. 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.

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 PM     6.9        1.3        1.2        4       None
 10/10 AM     8.5        2.9        1.7       4-5    Moderate
 10/11 PM     7.0        1.4        1.6        5      Minor
 11/11 AM     7.5        1.9        1.0        5      Minor
 12/12 AM     6.3        0.7        1.2        4       None
 12/12 PM     7.2        1.6        1.0        3      Minor

&&

$$

NCZ110-100800-
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Coastal Brunswick-
736 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT
FRIDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, one to two feet of
  inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near
  shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement,
  Strong east to west longshore current. There is also a Moderate
  Risk of rip currents expected from Ocean Isle Beach westward.

* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Friday.
  For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 6 AM EDT Friday through
  Friday 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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 09/10 PM     6.0        1.5        1.4        5      Minor
 10/10 AM     7.3        2.8        1.7        6      Minor
 10/11 PM     5.9        1.4        1.6       5-6      None
 11/11 AM     6.8        2.3        1.4       5-6     Minor
 11/11 PM     5.8        1.3        1.8        6       None
 12/12 PM     6.2        1.7        1.0        5      Minor

&&

$$