Current Watches/Warnings/Advisories
As of Sept. 15, 2024 at 5 p.m.
- Flood Watch now in effect for Brunswick County
- Tropical Storm Warning now in effect from Surf City, North Carolina to South Santee River, South Carolina
- Coastal Flood Advisory for all coastal areas, and from downtown Wilmington to the lower reaches of the Cape Fear River
Brunswick County and the National Weather Service in Wilmington are monitoring Potential Tropical Cyclone #8. The area of low pressure off the South Carolina coast is projected to become a subtropical or tropical storm prior to landfall. Landfall is expected to occur during Monday, then the storm will weaken as it lifts away to the north-northwest Monday night into Tuesday.
Remain alert for updates from the NWS-Wilmington at weather.gov/ilm and find the latest weather briefing at weather.gov/ilm/briefing.
Key Points from National Weather Service-Wilmington (NWS-Wilmington)
Latest NWS briefing as of Sunday, Sept. 15 at 5 p.m. / Next NWS briefing is Monday, Sept. 16 around 7 a.m.
- The area of low pressure off the South Carolina coast is expected to gain some tropical characteristics prior to moving onshore.
- Rainfall amounts of 3 to 6 inches (plus isolated higher amounts) are possible, which could result in flash flooding.
- Tropical storm force winds are likely across the adjacent coastal waters. Wind gusts of 45 to 55 miles per hour (mph) are possible across portions of northeast South Carolina and southeast North Carolina.
- Rough maritime conditions are expected with steep waves, and conditions around inlet entrances will be hazardous as well. Large breakers and strong rip currents are also expected in the surf.
- Minor coastal flooding is possible with each high tide along all coastal areas, and at downtown Wilmington and the lower Cape Fear River.
- Isolated tornadoes are possible, especially during Monday.
Best Practices & Safety Reminders
- Have multiple ways to get weather information (local news and radio stations, NOAA weather radios, National Weather Service, emergency alert notifications, etc.)
- Never drive on flooded or barricaded roads—TURN AROUND DON’T DROWN!
Find more preparedness information and resources at brunswickcountync.gov/hurricanes