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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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