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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1028 AM EDT Sun Aug 24 2025

NCZ107-241800-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0054.000000T0000Z-250824T1800Z/
Inland New Hanover-
1028 AM EDT Sun Aug 24 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
  Wilmington.

* WHEN...Until 2 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.

* 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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 24/11 AM     6.1        1.4        1.4       N/A     Minor
 25/12 AM     6.3        1.6        1.5       N/A     Minor
 25/12 PM     5.9        1.2        1.2       N/A     Minor
 26/12 AM     5.8        1.1        1.1       N/A     Minor
 26/01 PM     5.8        1.1        1.2       N/A     Minor
 27/01 AM     5.7        1.0        1.2       N/A     Minor

&&

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NCZ106-108-250000-
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0021.250824T1428Z-250825T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
1028 AM EDT Sun Aug 24 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. In addition, strong north to
  south longshore current will be present.

* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore and into deeper water. Reccommend to stay out of the
  water until conditions improve and adhere to any local ocean
  rescue hoisted flags.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

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dch