News Flash

Current Watches/Warnings/Advisories

As of Sept. 16, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. | See latest NWS-Wilmington Forecast

• Flash Flood Warning in effect for most of Brunswick County
• Flood Watch still in effect
• Coastal Flood Advisory for all coastal areas, and from downtown Wilmington to the lower reaches of the Cape Fear River
• DEQ has issued a Precautionary Swimming Advisory for the ocean area in Oak Island
• DEQ advises against swimming in coastal waters impacted by storm in New Hanover and Brunswick Counties

State of Emergency

• Download: Proclamation of County State of Emergency for Potential Tropical Cyclone #8 (PDF)

County Closures & Operations

• Brunswick County Government will remain closed to the public Tuesday, Sept. 17 due to severe weather impacts from Potential Tropical Cyclone #8. All Brunswick County Government offices, libraries, parks, and other facilities will reopen on their regular schedules Wednesday, Sept. 18 unless additional closures or schedule changes become necessary.
• A curfew is in effect until Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 6 a.m. for the unincorporated areas of the county.
• GFL Environmental was not able to collect curbside trash and recycling carts on Monday or Tuesday due to flooding and poor road conditions. Monday AND Tuesday curbside trash and recycling customers will now receive pick-up Saturday, Sept. 21. GFL will assess conditions for remaining collection days in the future based on conditions at the time. Those with questions about their cart collections should contact GFL Environmental at 910.253.4177.
• Brunswick County is assessing the conditions of the Brunswick County Landfill on a day-to-day basis. The Landfill is closed Tuesday, Sept. 17 and staff will continue to assess conditions to determine when the Landfill can reopen.

Brunswick County and the National Weather Service in Wilmington are monitoring Potential Tropical Cyclone #8. The broad area of low pressure will continue to weaken, and conditions will improve across the area through tonight (Monday, Sept. 16). 

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 Monday, Sept. 16 at 5:00 p.m.

• Minor coastal flooding and some beach erosion, especially with high tide this evening.
• Strong rip currents and rough surf along all beaches.
• Gusty winds (30 to 40 mph) primarily associated with any thunderstorms.
• Additional rainfall of 2 to 4 inches, primarily north of a Lumberton to Wilmington line and 1 to 2 inches possible across portions of the Pee Dee Region from near Bennettsville to Darlington and Florence.
• Flood water will continue to pool across low-lying and poor drainage, even after the rain has ended; be extra careful traveling across the area through tonight.
• Isolated tornadoes are possible through this evening, primarily north of an Elizabethtown to Wilmington line through the early evening. 

Best Practices & Safety Reminders

• Register for ReadyBrunswick emergency alerts: https://member.everbridge.net/311440963535093/login

• 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