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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
151 AM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025

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Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
151 AM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
3 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to
  9 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
  dangerous rip currents and a strong north to south longshore
  current 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 Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT this
  morning through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory,
  from 9 AM this morning to 3 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. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
  localized beach erosion. 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.

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

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 12/12 PM     7.4        2.9        2.2       6-7     Minor
 13/01 AM     5.2        0.7        1.2       4-5      None
 13/01 PM     6.1        1.6        1.1        4      Minor
 14/02 AM     5.2        0.7        1.2        3       None
 14/02 PM     5.6        1.1        0.8        3       None

&&

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Inland New Hanover-
151 AM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 5 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...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
  Wilmington.

* WHEN...From 1 PM to 5 PM EDT this afternoon.

* 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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 12/03 AM     5.0        0.3        0.7       N/A      None
 12/03 PM     5.9        1.2        0.8       N/A     Minor
 13/03 AM     4.7        0.0        0.3       N/A      None
 13/04 PM     5.5        0.8        0.5       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

&&

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NCZ110-121800-
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Coastal Brunswick-
151 AM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
3 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level
  expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
  waterways.

* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 3 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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 12/12 PM     7.4        2.9        2.2       6-7     Minor
 13/01 AM     5.2        0.7        1.2       4-5      None
 13/01 PM     6.1        1.6        1.1        4      Minor
 14/02 AM     5.2        0.7        1.2        3       None
 14/02 PM     5.6        1.1        0.8        3       None

&&

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Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
151 AM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents and
  a 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 Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT this
  morning through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory,
  from 11 AM this morning to 2 PM EDT this afternoon.

* 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. 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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 12/12 PM     7.4        1.8        1.2        4      Minor
 13/01 AM     5.4       -0.2        0.4        3       None
 13/02 PM     6.4        0.8        0.4        3       None
 14/02 AM     5.7        0.1        0.8        2       None
 14/03 PM     6.4        0.8        0.6        2       None

&&

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