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Coastal Flood Advisory
Issued: 6:33 PM Sep. 8, 2025 – National Weather Service
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TO 11 PM EDT
THIS EVENING...

* 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 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 Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this
evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 PM to 11 PM
EDT this 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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
08/08 PM     6.2        1.7        1.1        3      Minor
09/09 AM     6.4        1.9        1.2        3      Minor
09/09 PM     6.3        1.8        1.4        3      Minor
10/10 AM     6.3        1.8        1.0        2      Minor
10/10 PM     5.7        1.2        1.0        2       None
11/11 AM     6.3        1.8        1.0       2-3     Minor

&&

Beach Hazard Statement
Issued: 6:33 PM Sep. 8, 2025 – National Weather Service
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TO 11 PM EDT
THIS EVENING...

* 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 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 Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this
evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 PM to 11 PM
EDT this 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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
08/08 PM     6.2        1.7        1.1        3      Minor
09/09 AM     6.4        1.9        1.2        3      Minor
09/09 PM     6.3        1.8        1.4        3      Minor
10/10 AM     6.3        1.8        1.0        2      Minor
10/10 PM     5.7        1.2        1.0        2       None
11/11 AM     6.3        1.8        1.0       2-3     Minor

&&

Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 5:10 PM Sep. 8, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North to northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30
kt and seas up to 7 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

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