Coastal Flood Advisory
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
201 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025
NCZ106-108-040000-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0073.251003T2000Z-251004T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-251004T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
201 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents and
a strong north to south longshore current. 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...Until 8 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. 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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
03/05 PM 6.2 1.7 1.4 4 Minor
04/06 AM 5.5 1.0 1.1 4 None
04/06 PM 6.1 1.6 1.1 4 Minor
05/06 AM 5.7 1.2 0.8 4 None
05/07 PM 5.9 1.4 0.8 4 None
06/07 AM 5.9 1.4 0.6 4 None
&&
$$
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
800 AM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025
AMZ156-158-040000-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0073.000000T0000Z-251007T1600Z/
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
800 AM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...East winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas
6 to 9 ft.
* WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City.
* WHEN...Until noon EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Rip Current Statement
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
201 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025
NCZ106-108-040000-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0073.251003T2000Z-251004T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-251004T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
201 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents and
a strong north to south longshore current. 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...Until 8 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. 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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
03/05 PM 6.2 1.7 1.4 4 Minor
04/06 AM 5.5 1.0 1.1 4 None
04/06 PM 6.1 1.6 1.1 4 Minor
05/06 AM 5.7 1.2 0.8 4 None
05/07 PM 5.9 1.4 0.8 4 None
06/07 AM 5.9 1.4 0.6 4 None
&&
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
208 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025
NCZ106-108-041815-
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
208 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast North Carolina.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
High Rip Current Risk.
Coastal Flood Advisory.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Minor coastal flooding is possible with the afternoon high tides
through the weekend, mainly along the Southeast NC Coast.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
