Status Update of Hurricane Idalia #3: 

(8/29/23) The Town of Surf City is continuing to monitor Hurricane Idalia. Town crews are continuing to work to prepare the town for potential impacts.  Idalia has become a hurricane and is forecast to make landfall along the west coast of Florida on Wednesday. Currently the storm is forecast to move toward southeast North Carolina on Thursday. 

Impacts across northeast South Carolina and southeast North Carolina will be determined by the track Idalia takes, and as of right now the primary impacts are expected to be from flooding rainfall and possibly a few tornadoes.  Overall projected impacts include:

• Heavy rainfall and flooding 

• A few tornadoes and waterspouts  

• Potential for some storm surge  

• Gusty winds exceeding 40 mph (tropical storm force)  

• Strong rip currents from Hurricane Franklin off to the east and from Idalia  

• Hazardous maritime conditions 

More information on Tropical Storm Idalia can be found from the National Weather Service at: https://www.weather.gov/ilm/briefing 

 
The Town of Surf City will continue releasing updates as information is received.