NWS issues coastal flood advisory, beach hazards for coastal Brunswick County
The National Weather Service in Wilmington issued a coastal flood advisory and a beach hazards statement for coastal Brunswick County on Oct. 25, 2026.
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The National Weather Service (NWS) in Wilmington issued two alerts for coastal Brunswick County at 2:35 a.m. EDT on Oct. 25, 2026.
Coastal Flood Advisory (NWS alert, in effect until 9 p.m. EDT): up to one foot of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may see minor coastal flooding.
Beach Hazards Statement (NWS alert, from 6 a.m. EDT through the evening): a strong east-to-west longshore current. Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas.
The alert says: “Check with local officials for any road closures or impacts.” It also says: “Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth,” and “Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into.”
