Current Watches/Warnings/Advisories
As of Sept. 16, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. | See latest NWS-Wilmington Forecast
State of Emergency
County Closures
- Brunswick County Government will be closed effective immediately Monday, Sept. 16 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 Tuesday, Sept. 17 unless additional closures or schedule changes become necessary.
- The Sept. 16 Brunswick County Board of Commissioners meeting is also canceled and will tentatively be rescheduled for a later date to be determined.
- The Brunswick County Landfill and Convenience Centers are also closed Monday. Monday curbside trash and recycling customers will now receive pick-up Saturday, Sept. 21. Those with questions about their cart collections should contact GFL Environmental at 910.253.4177.
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
- 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