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Rip Current Statement 23, NWS Wilmington, NC

September 30, 2019New Hanover County, Pender County, North Carolina

NWS Wilmington, NC issued this rip current statement at Sep 30, 2019, 8:07 PM EDT for New Hanover County, Pender County, North Carolina. It was in force for 24 hr.

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Issued
Sep 30, 2019, 8:07 PM EDT (00:07 UTC)
Expired
Oct 1, 2019, 8:00 PM EDT
In force
24 hr
Issued by
NWS Wilmington, NC

Counties New Hanover County, NC, Pender County, NC

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The Wilmington radar (KLTX), 65 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:09 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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Newport, NC (KMHX), launched 00:00Z, 0.1 hours before the alert went out and 103 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Newport, NC at 00:00Z on 2019-10-01Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 79 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Newport, NC at 00:00Z on 2019-10-01The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -48 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
79 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-119 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
799 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
18 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-48 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
10 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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355 
WHUS42 KILM 010007
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
807 PM EDT Mon Sep 30 2019

...Coastal Flood Advisory for the Lower Cape Fear River...

NCZ106-108-010815-
/O.EXP.KILM.BH.S.0039.000000T0000Z-191001T0000Z/
/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-191001T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0023.191001T0007Z-191002T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
807 PM EDT Mon Sep 30 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT HAS EXPIRED...

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a High Rip
Current Risk, which is in effect through Tuesday evening.

* LOCATIONS...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover.

* TIMING...Through Tuesday evening.

* SURF ZONE IMPACTS...Very strong rip currents will be dangerous
  to anyone who enters the surf. North to south longshore current
  will be moderate strength, and therefore Beach Hazard Statement
  has been allowed to expire.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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. 

&&

$$

NCZ107-010600-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0099.191001T0200Z-191001T0600Z/
Inland New Hanover-
807 PM EDT Mon Sep 30 2019

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* LOCATIONS...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown 
  Wilmington.

* TIMING...Until 2 AM EDT Tuesday.

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...The lowest parts of USS North Carolina 
  Road and low spots of Battleship Road begin to flood. Water 
  begins to spread out of the storm drains onto Water Street 
  just south of Market Street in downtown Wilmington.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides
will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Cape Fear River at Wilmington - Flood Stage 5.5 FT
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.7 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.0 ft, Major 5.3 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 30/12 PM     5.9        1.2        0.5        1      Minor    
 01/12 AM     5.7        1.0        0.7        1      Minor    
 01/01 PM     6.1        1.4        0.7        1      Minor    
 02/01 AM     5.5        0.8        0.7        1      Minor    
 02/01 PM     5.8        1.1        0.6        1      Minor    
 03/02 AM     5.2        0.5        0.6        1       None

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
875 
WHUS42 KILM 010523
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
123 AM EDT Tue Oct 1 2019

NCZ107-010630-
/O.CAN.KILM.CF.Y.0099.000000T0000Z-191001T0600Z/
Inland New Hanover-
123 AM EDT Tue Oct 1 2019

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The latest Lower Cape Fear River gage readings at Wilmington NC 
have fallen below minor coastal flood thresholds (5.5ft MLLW). As
a result, the National Weather Service in Wilmington has 
cancelled the Coastal Flood Advisory.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Cape Fear River at Wilmington - Flood Stage 5.5 FT
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.7 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.0 ft, Major 5.3 ft

              Total      Total    Departure                   
  Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
             ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
  --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
  01/01 AM     5.5        0.8        0.8        1      Minor    
  01/01 PM     6.1        1.4        0.7        1      Minor    
  02/01 AM     5.6        0.9        0.8        1      Minor    
  02/01 PM     5.9        1.2        0.7        1      Minor    
  03/02 AM     5.2        0.5        0.6        1       None    
  03/02 PM     5.6        0.9        0.5        1      Minor    

&&

$$

NCZ106-108-011330-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-191002T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
123 AM EDT Tue Oct 1 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.

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.

&&

dough


$$
303 
WHUS42 KILM 010901
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
501 AM EDT Tue Oct 1 2019


NCZ106-108-020000-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-191002T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
501 AM EDT Tue Oct 1 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. North to south longshore current
  will be moderate strength, and therefore Beach Hazard Statement
  has been allowed to expire.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

7
120 
WHUS42 KILM 011058
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
658 AM EDT Tue Oct 1 2019

NCZ106-108-011900-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0100.191001T1300Z-191001T1500Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-191002T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
658 AM EDT Tue Oct 1 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Coastal
Flood Advisory, which is in effect until 11 AM EDT this morning.

* LOCATIONS...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover.

* TIMING...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 11 AM EDT this 
  morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening.

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Minor street flooding occurs on the
  "sound-side" of Carolina Beach in the vicinity of Canal Drive
  and could partially cover roadways of Topsail Island. Sand 
  Dunes damaged from Dorian could allow salt water to pass 
  through, especially if they weren't repaired yet. And in 
  addition, salt water may back up through storm drains. 

* SURF ZONE IMPACTS...Very strong rip currents will be dangerous 
  to anyone who enters the surf.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides
will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.

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. 

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach - Flood Stage 6.0 FT
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.7 ft, Moderate 3.7 ft, Major 5.7 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 01/10 AM     6.1        1.8        0.4       2-3     Minor    
 01/10 PM     5.3        1.0        0.4        2       None    
 02/11 AM     5.8        1.5        0.2        2       None    
 02/11 PM     4.7        0.4        0.1        2       None    
 03/12 PM     5.5        1.2        0.1        2       None

&&

$$

NCZ110-SCZ054-056-011500-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0100.191001T1300Z-191001T1500Z/
Coastal Brunswick-Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
658 AM EDT Tue Oct 1 2019

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Coastal
Flood Advisory, which is in effect until 11 AM EDT this morning.

* LOCATIONS...In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal 
  Georgetown. In North Carolina, Coastal Brunswick.

* TIMING...Until 11 AM EDT this morning.

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS..."Soundside" flooding in Garden City
  Beach with water on Atlantic and Cypress avenues. Storm water
  drains backing up with salt water could partially flood local
  roadways. Certain Pawleys Island roads could see partial salt
  water coverage. Damaged Sand Dunes from Dorian could allow salt
  water through if repairs have not been accomplished. Roadways to
  and from the barrier islands could briefly observe partial salt
  water coverage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides
will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Springmaid Pier at Myrtle Beach - Flood Stage 7.5 FT
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.5 ft, Moderate 8.5 ft, Major 10.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.9 ft, Moderate 2.9 ft, Major 4.9 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 01/10 AM     7.7        2.1        0.8        2      Minor    
 01/10 PM     6.7        1.1        0.7        2       None    
 02/11 AM     7.2        1.6        0.6        2       None    
 02/11 PM     6.0        0.4        0.5        2       None    
 03/12 PM     6.7        1.1        0.4        1       None

Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach - Flood Stage 6.0 FT
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.7 ft, Moderate 3.7 ft, Major 5.7 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 01/10 AM     6.1        1.8        0.4       2-3     Minor    
 01/10 PM     5.3        1.0        0.4        2       None    
 02/11 AM     5.8        1.5        0.2        2       None    
 02/11 PM     4.7        0.4        0.1        2       None    
 03/12 PM     5.5        1.2        0.1        2       None

&&

$$

NCZ107-011900-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0100.191001T1500Z-191001T1900Z/
Inland New Hanover-
658 AM EDT Tue Oct 1 2019

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
3 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Coastal
Flood Advisory, which is in effect from 11 AM this morning to
3 PM EDT this afternoon.

* LOCATIONS...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown 
  Wilmington.

* TIMING...From 11 AM this morning to 3 PM EDT this afternoon.

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...North of the Cape Fear Memorial
  Bridge...portions of Battleship Road is covered. The westbound
  lane of USS North Carolina Road is covered with water up to 1/2
  to 1 foot deep. Portions of Water Street of downtown Wilmington
  will see 1/2 to possibly 1 foot deep water. In addition, 
  portions of River Road south of Wilmington will see partial 
  water coverage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that weak onshore winds and 
high astronomical tides due to the New Moon Cycle, will combine 
to generate minor coastal flooding of low lying areas along the 
Lower Cape Fear River from Wilmington south.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Cape Fear River at Wilmington - Flood Stage 5.5 FT
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.7 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.0 ft, Major 5.3 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 01/01 AM     5.5        0.8        0.8        1      Minor    
 01/01 PM     6.1        1.4        0.7        1      Minor    
 02/01 AM     5.6        0.9        0.8        1      Minor    
 02/01 PM     5.9        1.2        0.7        1      Minor    
 03/02 AM     5.2        0.5        0.6        1       None    
 03/02 PM     5.6        0.9        0.5        1      Minor

&&

dough




$$
856 
WHUS42 KILM 011440
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1040 AM EDT Tue Oct 1 2019

...Coastal Flood Advisory at Beaches to Expire at 11 AM...

NCZ106-108-012245-
/O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0100.000000T0000Z-191001T1500Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-191002T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
1040 AM EDT Tue Oct 1 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* LOCATIONS...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover.

* TIMING...High Rip Current Risk until 8 PM EDT 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.

Rip currents are powerful yest narrow channels of water flowing 
quickly away from shore.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. 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. 

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach - Flood Stage 6.0 FT
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.7 ft, Moderate 3.7 ft, Major 5.7 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 01/10 AM     6.1        1.8        0.4       2-3     Minor    
 01/10 PM     5.3        1.0        0.4        2       None    
 02/11 AM     5.8        1.5        0.2        2       None    
 02/11 PM     4.7        0.4        0.1        2       None    
 03/12 PM     5.5        1.2        0.1        2       None

&&

$$

NCZ110-SCZ054-056-011545-
/O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0100.000000T0000Z-191001T1500Z/
Coastal Brunswick-Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
1040 AM EDT Tue Oct 1 2019

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING...



&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Springmaid Pier at Myrtle Beach - Flood Stage 7.5 FT
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.5 ft, Moderate 8.5 ft, Major 10.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.9 ft, Moderate 2.9 ft, Major 4.9 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 01/10 AM     7.7        2.1        0.8        2      Minor    
 01/10 PM     6.7        1.1        0.7        2       None    
 02/11 AM     7.2        1.6        0.6        2       None    
 02/11 PM     6.0        0.4        0.5        2       None    
 03/12 PM     6.7        1.1        0.4        1       None

Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach - Flood Stage 6.0 FT
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.7 ft, Moderate 3.7 ft, Major 5.7 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 01/10 AM     6.1        1.8        0.4       2-3     Minor    
 01/10 PM     5.3        1.0        0.4        2       None    
 02/11 AM     5.8        1.5        0.2        2       None    
 02/11 PM     4.7        0.4        0.1        2       None    
 03/12 PM     5.5        1.2        0.1        2       None

&&

$$

NCZ107-011900-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0100.191001T1500Z-191001T1900Z/
Inland New Hanover-
1040 AM EDT Tue Oct 1 2019

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* LOCATIONS...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown 
  Wilmington.

* TIMING...Until 3 PM EDT this afternoon.

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Water is six to 12 inches deep on the 
  lowest parts of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina Road. 
  Water begins to spread on to River Road about a quarter mile 
  south of The Cape Boulevard. In downtown Wilmington...water 
  covers more than a block of Water Street near Market Street 
  with three to six inches of water just south of Market Street.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that weak onshore winds and
high astronomical tides due to the New Moon Cycle, will combine
to generate minor coastal flooding of low lying areas along the
Lower Cape Fear River from Wilmington south.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Cape Fear River at Wilmington - Flood Stage 5.5 FT
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.7 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.0 ft, Major 5.3 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 01/01 AM     5.5        0.8        0.8        1      Minor    
 01/01 PM     6.1        1.4        0.7        1      Minor    
 02/01 AM     5.6        0.9        0.8        1      Minor    
 02/01 PM     5.9        1.2        0.7        1      Minor    
 03/02 AM     5.2        0.5        0.6        1       None    
 03/02 PM     5.6        0.9        0.5        1      Minor

&&

$$

8
468 
WHUS42 KILM 011919
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
319 PM EDT Tue Oct 1 2019

...Minor Coastal Flooding Along the Lower Cape Fear River
Overnight and Along Area Beaches Late Wednesday Morning... 

NCZ107-020400-
/O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0100.000000T0000Z-191001T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0101.191002T0300Z-191002T0600Z/
Inland New Hanover-
319 PM EDT Tue Oct 1 2019

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Coastal
Flood Advisory, which is in effect from 11 PM this evening to
2 AM EDT Wednesday.

* LOCATIONS...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown 
  Wilmington.

* TIMING...From 11 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Wednesday.

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...North of the Cape Fear Memorial 
  Bridge...one spot on Battleship Road is covered with water about
  three inches deep. The westbound lane of USS North Carolina 
  Road is covered with water up to six inches deep. In downtown 
  Wilmington...about a block of Water Street just south of Market 
  Street is covered with about three inches of water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides
will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Cape Fear River at Wilmington - Flood Stage 5.5 FT
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.7 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.0 ft, Major 5.3 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 01/01 PM     6.1        1.4        0.7        1      Minor    
 02/01 AM     5.5        0.8        0.7        1      Minor    
 02/01 PM     5.9        1.2        0.7        1      Minor    
 03/02 AM     5.3        0.6        0.7        1       None    
 03/02 PM     5.7        1.0        0.6        1      Minor    
 04/03 AM     5.1        0.4        0.7        1       None

&&

$$

NCZ106-108-020400-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0102.191002T1400Z-191002T1600Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-191002T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
319 PM EDT Tue Oct 1 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO NOON EDT
WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Coastal
Flood Advisory, which is in effect from 10 AM to noon EDT
Wednesday.

* LOCATIONS...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover.

* TIMING...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 10 AM to noon 
  EDT Wednesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT 
  this evening.

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...High water run-up on area beaches late
  Wednesday morning. The added component of E swell, will likely 
  bring sea water all the way to the dunes to produce minor 
  flooding, and a little bit of erosion in spots. 

* SURF ZONE IMPACTS...Very strong rip currents will be dangerous
  to anyone who enters the surf the remainder of today.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides
will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.

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. 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. 

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach - Flood Stage 6.0 FT
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.7 ft, Moderate 3.7 ft, Major 5.7 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 01/10 PM     5.5        1.2        0.6       2-3      None    
 02/11 AM     5.9        1.6        0.3        3       None    
 02/11 PM     4.9        0.6        0.3        2       None    
 03/12 PM     5.7        1.4        0.3        2       None    
 04/12 AM     4.7        0.4        0.4        2       None

&&

$$

NCZ110-SCZ054-056-020400-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0102.191002T1400Z-191002T1600Z/
Coastal Brunswick-Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
319 PM EDT Tue Oct 1 2019

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO NOON EDT
WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Coastal
Flood Advisory, which is in effect from 10 AM to noon EDT
Wednesday.

* LOCATIONS...In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal 
  Georgetown. In North Carolina, Coastal Brunswick.

* TIMING...From 10 AM to noon EDT Wednesday.

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...High water run-up on area beaches late
  Wednesday morning. The added component of E swell, will likely 
  bring sea water all the way to the dunes to produce minor 
  flooding, and a little bit of erosion in spots.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides
will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Springmaid Pier at Myrtle Beach - Flood Stage 7.5 FT
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.5 ft, Moderate 8.5 ft, Major 10.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.9 ft, Moderate 2.9 ft, Major 4.9 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 01/10 PM     6.8        1.2        0.8        2       None    
 02/11 AM     7.2        1.6        0.6        2       None    
 02/11 PM     6.1        0.5        0.6        2       None    
 03/12 PM     6.8        1.2        0.5        1       None    
 04/12 AM     5.6        0.0        0.5        2       None

Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach - Flood Stage 6.0 FT
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.7 ft, Moderate 3.7 ft, Major 5.7 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 01/10 PM     5.5        1.2        0.6       2-3      None    
 02/11 AM     5.9        1.6        0.3        3       None    
 02/11 PM     4.9        0.6        0.3        2       None    
 03/12 PM     5.7        1.4        0.3        2       None    
 04/12 AM     4.7        0.4        0.4        2       None

&&

$$

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WHUS42 KILM 020004
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
804 PM EDT Tue Oct 1 2019

...Minor Coastal Flooding Along the Lower Cape Fear River
Overnight and Along Area Beaches Late Wednesday Morning...

NCZ106-108-021000-
/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-191002T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0102.191002T1400Z-191002T1600Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
804 PM EDT Tue Oct 1 2019

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO NOON
EDT WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS EXPIRED...

* LOCATIONS...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover.

* TIMING...From 10 AM to noon EDT Wednesday.

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...High water run-up on area beaches late
  Wednesday morning. The added component of E swell, will likely 
  bring sea water all the way to the dunes to produce minor 
  flooding, and a little bit of erosion in spots.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides
will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach - Flood Stage 6.0 FT
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.7 ft, Moderate 3.7 ft, Major 5.7 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 01/10 PM     5.5        1.2        0.6       2-3      None    
 02/11 AM     5.9        1.6        0.3        3       None    
 02/11 PM     4.9        0.6        0.3        2       None    
 03/12 PM     5.7        1.4        0.3        2       None    
 04/12 AM     4.7        0.4        0.4        2       None

&&

$$

NCZ107-020600-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0101.191002T0300Z-191002T0600Z/
Inland New Hanover-
804 PM EDT Tue Oct 1 2019

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* LOCATIONS...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown 
  Wilmington.

* TIMING...Until 2 AM EDT Wednesday.

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...The lowest parts of USS North Carolina 
  Road and low spots of Battleship Road begin to flood. Water 
  begins to spread out of the storm drains onto Water Street 
  just south of Market Street in downtown Wilmington.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides
will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Cape Fear River at Wilmington - Flood Stage 5.5 FT
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.7 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.0 ft, Major 5.3 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 01/01 PM     6.1        1.4        0.7        1      Minor    
 02/01 AM     5.5        0.8        0.7        1      Minor    
 02/01 PM     5.9        1.2        0.7        1      Minor    
 03/02 AM     5.3        0.6        0.7        1       None    
 03/02 PM     5.7        1.0        0.6        1      Minor    
 04/03 AM     5.1        0.4        0.7        1       None

&&

$$

NCZ110-SCZ054-056-021000-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0102.191002T1400Z-191002T1600Z/
Coastal Brunswick-Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
804 PM EDT Tue Oct 1 2019

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO NOON
EDT WEDNESDAY...

* LOCATIONS...In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal 
  Georgetown. In North Carolina, Coastal Brunswick.

* TIMING...From 10 AM to noon EDT Wednesday.

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...High water run-up on area beaches late
  Wednesday morning. The added component of E swell, will likely 
  bring sea water all the way to the dunes to produce minor 
  flooding, and a little bit of erosion in spots.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides
will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Springmaid Pier at Myrtle Beach - Flood Stage 7.5 FT
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.5 ft, Moderate 8.5 ft, Major 10.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.9 ft, Moderate 2.9 ft, Major 4.9 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 01/10 PM     6.8        1.2        0.8        2       None    
 02/11 AM     7.2        1.6        0.6        2       None    
 02/11 PM     6.1        0.5        0.6        2       None    
 03/12 PM     6.8        1.2        0.5        1       None    
 04/12 AM     5.6        0.0        0.5        2       None

Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach - Flood Stage 6.0 FT
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.7 ft, Moderate 3.7 ft, Major 5.7 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 01/10 PM     5.5        1.2        0.6       2-3      None    
 02/11 AM     5.9        1.6        0.3        3       None    
 02/11 PM     4.9        0.6        0.3        2       None    
 03/12 PM     5.7        1.4        0.3        2       None    
 04/12 AM     4.7        0.4        0.4        2       None

&&

$$

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The office that day

Everything else NWS Wilmington, NC issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 1, 6:58 AM EDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryILMBrunswick, New Hanover, Pender8 hr
Oct 1, 3:19 PM EDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryILMNew Hanover11 hr
Oct 1, 3:19 PM EDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryILMBrunswick, New Hanover, Pender21 hr

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Rip Current Statements in North 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.