Update as of Friday, July 4, 2025
Brunswick County and the National Weather Service in Wilmington are monitoring Tropical Depression Three, which has developed off of the northeast Florida and Georgia coastline. TD #3 is forecast to strengthen as it approaches the South Carolina coast Saturday night into Sunday.
The heaviest rain is likely Saturday night into Sunday across coastal southeastern North Carolina. Expect around 2-4 inches of rain, mainly near the coast with isolated totals up to 6 inches possible. Periods of heavy rainfall could cause localized flooding, mainly near the coast.
A Tropical Storm Watch is now in effect for coastal waters from South Santee to Cape Fear out to 20 nautical miles.
This is an evolving event and weather forecasts are subject to change. 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 briefing as of Friday, July 4 at 5 p.m. / Next briefing is Saturday, July 5 by 11 a.m.
- Expect around 2-4 inches of rain, mainly near the coast with isolated totals up to 6 inches possible.
- The heaviest rain is likely Saturday night into Sunday across coastal southeastern North Carolina.
- Periods of heavy rainfall could cause localized flooding, mainly near the coast.
- Life-threatening rip currents and dangerous surf are expected for all area beaches on Saturday and Sunday.
- An elevated rip current threat will likely linger through early next week.
Best Practices & Safety Reminders
- Register for the ReadyBrunswick emergency notification system
- Remain alert for updates from the NWS-Wilmington at weather.gov/ilm and find the latest weather briefing at weather.gov/ilm/briefing.
- Have multiple ways to get weather information (local news and radio stations, NOAA weather radios, National Weather Service, emergency alert notifications, etc.)
- Have a plan. Know how you will keep yourself, your family, and your pets safe if flooding is forecast for your area. Make sure you consider your family’s unique needs, including anyone who needs medicine or medical equipment. Know how you’ll contact one another and reconnect if you aren’t together should flooding start.
- Never drive on flooded or barricaded roads—TURN AROUND DON’T DROWN!
Find more preparedness information and resources at brunswickcountync.gov/hurricanes