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Location: Sunset Beach, NC
Elevation: 32ft
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Coastal Flood Advisory
Issued: 11:59 PM Oct. 11, 2025 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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.

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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 AM     6.5        2.0        2.4        7      Minor
12/12 PM     7.1        2.6        1.9       6-7     Minor
13/01 AM     5.2        0.7        1.2       4-5      None
13/01 PM     6.0        1.5        1.0       3-4     Minor
14/02 AM     4.9        0.4        0.9        3       None
14/02 PM     5.6        1.1        0.8        3       None

&&

Gale Warning
Issued: 5:31 PM Oct. 11, 2025 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas
7 to 10 ft.

* WHERE...Southeast North Carolina and Northeast South Carolina
coastal waters.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

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