Current Watches/Warnings/Advisories
As of Sept. 17, 2024 at 6 p.m. | See latest NWS-Wilmington Forecast
State of Emergency
County Closures & Operations
- Brunswick County Government will remain closed to the public Wednesday, Sept. 18 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 Thursday, Sept. 19 unless additional closures or schedule changes become necessary.
- 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 Environmental still plans to collect curbside trash and recycling carts for Wednesday customers, but GFL will assess conditions for all remaining collection days based on conditions at the time. Those with questions about their cart collections should contact GFL Environmental at 910.253.4177.
- The Landfill will remain closed on Wednesday, Sept. 18 and staff will continue to assess conditions to determine when the Landfill can reopen. The current Free Cleanup Week at the Landfill is scheduled through Saturday, Sept. 21; we will announce any changes to this event’s current schedule should they occur. Convenience centers will still open on their normal schedules Wednesday.
Brunswick County and the National Weather Service in Wilmington are responding to impacts from Potential Tropical Cyclone #8. 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. / Last NWS briefing on PTC #8
- 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
- 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