Alert archive / North Carolina / Rip Current Statements in 2019
Rip Current Statement 12, NWS Wilmington, NC
NWS Wilmington, NC issued this rip current statement at Sep 3, 2019, 7:41 PM EDT for Brunswick County, New Hanover County, Pender County, North Carolina; Georgetown County, Horry County, South Carolina. It took effect at Sep 4, 2019, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 14 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Sep 3, 2019, 7:41 PM EDT (23:41 UTC)
- In effect from
- Sep 4, 2019, 6:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Sep 4, 2019, 8:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 14 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Wilmington, NC
Counties Brunswick County, NC, New Hanover County, NC, Pender County, NC, Georgetown County, SC, Horry County, SC
The radar
The Wilmington radar (KLTX), 3 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:42 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Newport, NC (KMHX), launched 12:00Z, 11.7 hours before the alert went out and 168 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 690 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -55 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 772 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 9 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -16 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- -6 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
200 WHUS42 KILM 032341 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 741 PM EDT Tue Sep 3 2019 NCZ110-SCZ054-056-040745- /O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-190904T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0012.190904T1000Z-190905T0000Z/ /O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0001.190904T1800Z-190906T0400Z/ Coastal Brunswick-Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown- 741 PM EDT Tue Sep 3 2019 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT THURSDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a High Rip Current Risk, which is in effect from 6 AM EDT Wednesday through Wednesday evening. * LOCATIONS...In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown. In North Carolina, Coastal Brunswick. * TIMING...For the High Surf Advisory, from 2 PM Wednesday to midnight EDT Thursday night. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT Wednesday through Wednesday evening. * SURF ZONE IMPACTS...12 to 13 foot breaking waves and very strong rip currentswill be dangerous to anyone who enters the surf. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. There is a high risk of rip currents. Life threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ NCZ106-108-040745- /O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-190904T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0012.190904T1000Z-190905T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover- 741 PM EDT Tue Sep 3 2019 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a High Rip Current Risk, which is in effect from 6 AM EDT Wednesday through Wednesday evening. * LOCATIONS...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover. * TIMING...From 6 AM EDT Wednesday through Wednesday evening. * SURF ZONE IMPACTS...Very strong rip currents will be dangerous to anyone who enters the surf. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Life threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ 21
3 follow-up statements
344 WHUS42 KILM 040741 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 341 AM EDT Wed Sep 4 2019 NCZ110-SCZ054-056-042000- /O.EXT.KILM.SU.Y.0001.190904T1800Z-190906T0500Z/ /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0012.190904T1000Z-190905T0000Z/ Coastal Brunswick-Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown- 341 AM EDT Wed Sep 4 2019 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 AM EDT FRIDAY... * LOCATIONS...In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown. In North Carolina, Coastal Brunswick. * TIMING...For the High Surf Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon to 1 AM EDT Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening. * SURF ZONE IMPACTS...12 to 13 foot breaking waves and very strong rip currents will be dangerous to anyone who enters the surf. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. There is a high risk of rip currents. Life threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ NCZ106-108-042000- /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0012.190904T1000Z-190905T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover- 341 AM EDT Wed Sep 4 2019 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * LOCATIONS...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover. * TIMING...Through this evening. * SURF ZONE IMPACTS...Very strong rip currents will be dangerous to anyone who enters the surf. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Life threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
891 WHUS42 KILM 041411 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 1011 AM EDT Wed Sep 4 2019 ...Dangerous Surf to Develop... NCZ106-108-050400- /O.EXB.KILM.SU.Y.0001.190905T0000Z-190906T1600Z/ /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-190905T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover- 1011 AM EDT Wed Sep 4 2019 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EDT FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a High Surf Advisory, which is in effect from 8 PM this evening to noon EDT Friday. * LOCATIONS...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover. * TIMING...For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to noon EDT Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this evening. * SURF ZONE IMPACTS...Large breaking waves of 8-12 feet, and very strong rip currents will be dangerous to anyone who enters the surf. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. There is a high risk of rip currents. Life threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ NCZ110-SCZ054-056-050400- /O.EXT.KILM.SU.Y.0001.190904T1800Z-190906T0900Z/ /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-190905T0000Z/ Coastal Brunswick-Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown- 1011 AM EDT Wed Sep 4 2019 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM EDT FRIDAY... * LOCATIONS...In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown. In North Carolina, Coastal Brunswick. * TIMING...For the High Surf Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon to 5 AM EDT Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this evening. * SURF ZONE IMPACTS...9 to 13 foot breaking waves and very strong rip currents, will be dangerous to anyone who enters the surf. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. There is a high risk of rip currents. Life threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ 8
576 WHUS42 KILM 042349 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 749 PM EDT Wed Sep 4 2019 ...Dangerous Surf to Develop... NCZ110-SCZ054-056-050800- /O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-190905T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0032.190905T1000Z-190906T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0013.190905T1000Z-190906T0000Z/ /O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-190906T0900Z/ Coastal Brunswick-Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown- 749 PM EDT Wed Sep 4 2019 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT FRIDAY... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THURSDAY THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THURSDAY THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a High Rip Current Risk, which is in effect from 6 AM EDT Thursday through Thursday evening. A Beach Hazards Statement has also been issued. This Beach Hazards Statement is in effect from 6 AM EDT Thursday through Thursday evening. * LOCATIONS...In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown. In North Carolina, Coastal Brunswick. * TIMING...For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 AM EDT Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT Thursday through Thursday evening. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 6 AM EDT Thursday through Thursday evening. * SURF ZONE IMPACTS...Up to 12 foot breaking waves and very strong rip currents will be dangerous to anyone who enters the surf. Additionally, strong winds will produce a life- threatening longshore current. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. There is a high risk of rip currents. Life threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. && $$ NCZ106-108-050800- /O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-190905T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0032.190905T1000Z-190906T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0013.190905T1000Z-190906T0000Z/ /O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0001.190905T0000Z-190906T1600Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover- 749 PM EDT Wed Sep 4 2019 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT FRIDAY... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THURSDAY THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THURSDAY THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a High Rip Current Risk, which is in effect from 6 AM EDT Thursday through Thursday evening. A Beach Hazards Statement has also been issued. This Beach Hazards Statement is in effect from 6 AM EDT Thursday through Thursday evening. * LOCATIONS...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover. * TIMING...For the High Surf Advisory, until noon EDT Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT Thursday through Thursday evening. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 6 AM EDT Thursday through Thursday evening. * SURF ZONE IMPACTS...Large breaking waves of 8-12 feet and very strong rip currents will be dangerous to anyone who enters the surf. Additionally, strong winds will produce a life- threatening longshore current. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. There is a high risk of rip currents. Life threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. && $$ 21
The office that day
Everything else NWS Wilmington, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 8:14 PM EDT | Rip Current Statement | ILM | Brunswick, New Hanover, Pender | 24 hr |
| Sep 3, 2:45 AM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | ILM | Brunswick, New Hanover, Pender | 8 hr |
| Sep 3, 11:01 AM EDT | Hurricane Watch | ILM | Brunswick, New Hanover, Pender | 6 hr |
| Sep 3, 11:06 AM EDT | Storm Surge Watch | ILM | Brunswick, New Hanover, Pender | 6 hr |
| Sep 3, 11:06 AM EDT | Tropical Storm Watch | ILM | Bladen, Columbus, Robeson | 6 hr |
| Sep 3, 3:20 PM EDT | High Surf Advisory | ILM | Brunswick, New Hanover, Pender | 66 hr |
| Sep 3, 5:02 PM EDT | Hurricane Warning | ILM | Brunswick, New Hanover, Pender | 63 hr |
| Sep 3, 5:02 PM EDT | Storm Surge Warning | ILM | Brunswick, New Hanover, Pender | 60 hr |
| Sep 3, 5:02 PM EDT | Tropical Storm Warning | ILM | Bladen, Columbus, Robeson | 67 hr |
Nearby
Rip Current Statements in North Carolina, 2019Rip Current Statements in South Carolina, 2019Every rip current statement in 2019
Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.