Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued October 10 at 10:23PM EDT until October 11 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 10, 2026 - 7:23pm
Expires:
October 10, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
expected. 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. For the High Surf
Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 to 6 feet expected in the
surf zone.
* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT Sunday
through Sunday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7
AM to 10 AM EDT Sunday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 11 AM
to 11 PM 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. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. 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.
Instruction:
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.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
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.
Area Description:
Coastal Brunswick
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov