Current observations/warnings/advice

As from 16.09.2024 at 17:00 | View current NWS Wilmington forecast

emergency

Closures and operations in the county

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

Check for updates from NWS-Wilmington at weather.gov/ilm and find the latest weather reports at weather.gov/ilm/briefing.

Key points from the National Weather Service-Wilmington (NWS-Wilmington)

Latest NWS briefing from Monday, September 16, 5:00 p.m.

• Minor coastal flooding and some beach erosion, particularly at high tide this evening.
• All beaches experience strong rip currents and rough surf.
• Gusty winds (30 to 40 mph), mainly associated with thunderstorms.
• Additional rainfall of 2 to 4 inches, mostly north of the Lumberton-Wilmington border, and 1 to 2 inches possible in parts of the Pee Dee region from near Bennettsville to Darlington and Florence.
• Even though the rain has stopped, floodwaters will continue to accumulate in low-lying areas with poor drainage, so exercise extra caution when travelling through the area tonight.
• Isolated tornadoes are possible through this evening, especially north of the Elizabethtown-Wilmington border into the early evening hours.

Best practices and safety instructions

• You have several options for getting weather information (local news and radio stations, NOAA Weather Radio, National Weather Service, emergency alerts, etc.)

• Never drive on flooded or closed roads – TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN!

For more information and preparedness resources, visit brunswickcountync.gov/hurricanes