PHOTOS: Wrightsville Beach ahead of Hurricane Florence

A steady line of boats coming off the water in Wrightsville Beach ahead of Florence. (Photo: Chad Silber)

Chill waves ahead of choppy seas as Hurricane Florence churns its way toward the coast. (Photo: Luke Lyddon)

A popular opinion lately. (Photo: Chad Silber)

A steady line of boats coming off the water in Wrightsville Beach ahead of Florence. (Photo: Chad Silber)

You've gotta feel for the people building these condos right on the water in Wrightsville Beach. Not sure they'll be able to withstand Florence... (Photo: Chad Silber)

This store in Wrightsville Beach is using the same boards they've used in every storm since 1993. The hope is they'll continue to provide ample protection from the elements this time around. (Photo: Chad Silber)

A sign people are taking the hurricane warnings seriously... Spotted on the front door of a Dollar Store in Wilmington. (Photo: Chad Silber)

Quite a low tide here at Wrightsville Beach.....A sign Hurricane Florence is very much real and on its way. (Photo: Luke Lyddon)

The immaculate calm before the storm at Wrightsville Beach. (Photo: Luke Lyddon)

A look at the incredible morning light bathing Wrightsville Beach in gold Wednesday morning. (Photo: Luke Lyddon)

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PHOTOS: Wrightsville Beach ahead of Hurricane Florence

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