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Rip Current Statement 28, NWS Wilmington, NC

October 26, 2019Brunswick County, New Hanover County, Pender County, North Carolina

NWS Wilmington, NC issued this rip current statement at Oct 26, 2019, 7:33 PM EDT for Brunswick County, New Hanover County, Pender County, North Carolina. It took effect at Oct 27, 2019, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 14 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 26, 2019, 7:33 PM EDT (23:33 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 27, 2019, 6:00 AM EDT
Expired
Oct 27, 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

The radar

The Wilmington radar (KLTX), 49 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:34 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Newport, NC (KMHX), launched 12:00Z, 11.6 hours before the alert went out and 118 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 12:00Z on 2019-10-26Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 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 12:00Z on 2019-10-26The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 42 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
974 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
29 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
42 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
70 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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554 
WHUS42 KILM 262333
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
733 PM EDT Sat Oct 26 2019

NCZ107-270300-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0109.000000T0000Z-191027T0300Z/
Inland New Hanover-
733 PM EDT Sat Oct 26 2019

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* TIMING...Until 11 PM EDT this evening.

* 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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 26/09 PM     5.6        0.9        0.5        1      Minor    
 27/10 AM     5.9        1.2        0.5        1      Minor    
 27/10 PM     5.5        0.8        0.4        1      Minor    
 28/10 AM     5.9        1.2        0.4        1      Minor    
 28/11 PM     5.5        0.8        0.5        1      Minor    
 29/11 AM     6.0        1.3        0.5        1      Minor

&&

$$

NCZ106-108-271200-
/O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0047.191027T1000Z-191028T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0028.191027T1000Z-191028T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
733 PM EDT Sat Oct 26 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SUNDAY THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SUNDAY THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Beach
Hazards Statement, which is in effect from 6 AM EDT Sunday
through Sunday evening. A High Rip Current Risk has also been
issued. This High Rip Current Risk is in effect from 6 AM EDT
Sunday through Sunday evening.

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

* TIMING...From 6 AM EDT Sunday through Sunday 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. 

&&

$$

SCZ054-056-271200-
/O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0047.191027T1000Z-191028T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
733 PM EDT Sat Oct 26 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SUNDAY THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Beach
Hazards Statement, which is in effect from 6 AM EDT Sunday
through Sunday evening.

* LOCATIONS...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown.

* TIMING...From 6 AM EDT Sunday through Sunday evening.

* SURF ZONE IMPACTS...Breezy southerly winds will create a
  hazardous south to north longshore current at east-facing
  beaches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when threats such as rip
currents, longshore currents, and other hazards create life-
threatening conditions in the surf zone. Caution should be used
when in or near the water.

&&

$$

NCZ110-271200-
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0028.191027T1000Z-191028T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
733 PM EDT Sat Oct 26 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SUNDAY THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a High Rip
Current Risk, which is in effect from 6 AM EDT Sunday through
Sunday evening.

* LOCATIONS...Coastal Brunswick.

* TIMING...From 6 AM EDT Sunday through Sunday 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
6 follow-up statements
086 
WHUS42 KILM 270151
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
951 PM EDT Sat Oct 26 2019

NCZ107-270300-
/O.CAN.KILM.CF.Y.0109.000000T0000Z-191027T0300Z/
Inland New Hanover-
951 PM EDT Sat Oct 26 2019

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 26/09 PM     5.6        0.9        0.5        1      Minor    
 27/10 AM     5.9        1.2        0.5        1      Minor    
 27/10 PM     5.5        0.8        0.4        1      Minor    
 28/10 AM     5.9        1.2        0.4        1      Minor    
 28/11 PM     5.5        0.8        0.5        1      Minor    
 29/11 AM     6.0        1.3        0.5        1      Minor

&&

$$

NCZ106-108-271000-
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0047.191027T1000Z-191028T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0028.191027T1000Z-191028T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
951 PM EDT Sat Oct 26 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SUNDAY
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SUNDAY
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

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

* TIMING...From 6 AM EDT Sunday through Sunday 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.

&&

$$

SCZ054-056-271000-
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0047.191027T1000Z-191028T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
951 PM EDT Sat Oct 26 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SUNDAY
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown.

* TIMING...From 6 AM EDT Sunday through Sunday evening.

* SURF ZONE IMPACTS...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when threats such as rip
currents, longshore currents, and other hazards create life-
threatening conditions in the surf zone. Caution should be used
when in or near the water.

&&

$$

NCZ110-271000-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0028.191027T1000Z-191028T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
951 PM EDT Sat Oct 26 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SUNDAY
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...Coastal Brunswick.

* TIMING...From 6 AM EDT Sunday through Sunday 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.

&&

$$

9
093 
WHUS42 KILM 270701
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
301 AM EDT Sun Oct 27 2019

NCZ106-108-271300-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0110.191027T1000Z-191027T1300Z/
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0047.191027T1000Z-191028T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0028.191027T1000Z-191028T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
301 AM EDT Sun Oct 27 2019

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Coastal
Flood Advisory, which is in effect from 6 AM to 9 AM EDT this
morning.

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

* TIMING...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 AM to 9 AM EDT 
  this morning. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 6 AM EDT 
  this morning through this evening. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, from 6 AM EDT this morning through this evening.

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Minor street flooding occurs on the 
  sound-side of Carolina Beach, along Canal Drive from Starfish 
  Lane northward. Water gets into yards along the sound, but the 
  street flooding is mainly the result of salt water backing up 
  through the storm drains. Heavy rain at the time of high tide 
  exacerbates this problem.

* SURF ZONE IMPACTS...Very strong rip currents will be dangerous
  to anyone who enters the surf. Also, breezy southerly winds will
  create a hazardous south to north longshore current at east-facing
  beaches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when threats such as rip
currents, longshore currents, and other hazards create life-
threatening conditions in the surf zone. Caution should be used
when in or near the water.

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.

&&

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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 27/07 AM     6.1        1.8        0.4        2      Minor    
 27/07 PM     5.2        0.9        0.0        2       None    
 28/08 AM     6.1        1.8        0.3        2      Minor    
 28/08 PM     5.6        1.3        0.6        2       None    
 29/09 AM     6.2        1.9        0.4        2      Minor    
 29/09 PM     5.2        0.9        0.4        1       None

&&

$$

NCZ107-271300-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0110.191027T1200Z-191027T1600Z/
Inland New Hanover-
301 AM EDT Sun Oct 27 2019

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
NOON EDT TODAY...

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Coastal
Flood Advisory, which is in effect from 8 AM this morning to noon
EDT today.

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

* TIMING...From 8 AM this morning to noon EDT today.

* 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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 27/10 AM     5.9        1.2        0.5        1      Minor    
 27/10 PM     5.4        0.7        0.3        1       None    
 28/10 AM     5.9        1.2        0.4        1      Minor    
 28/11 PM     5.5        0.8        0.5        1      Minor    
 29/11 AM     6.0        1.3        0.5        1      Minor    
 29/11 PM     5.3        0.6        0.5        1       None

&&

$$

SCZ054-056-271300-
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0047.191027T1000Z-191028T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
301 AM EDT Sun Oct 27 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown.

* TIMING...From 6 AM EDT this morning through this evening.

* SURF ZONE IMPACTS...Breezy southerly winds will create a
  hazardous south to north longshore current at east-facing
  beaches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when threats such as rip
currents, longshore currents, and other hazards create life-
threatening conditions in the surf zone. Caution should be used
when in or near the water.

&&

$$

NCZ110-271300-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0028.191027T1000Z-191028T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
301 AM EDT Sun Oct 27 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...Coastal Brunswick.

* TIMING...From 6 AM EDT this morning 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.

&&

$$
432 
WHUS42 KILM 271253
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
853 AM EDT Sun Oct 27 2019

NCZ106-108-272100-
/O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0110.000000T0000Z-191027T1300Z/
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0047.000000T0000Z-191028T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-191028T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
853 AM EDT Sun Oct 27 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

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

* TIMING...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...

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when threats such as rip
currents, longshore currents, and other hazards create life-
threatening conditions in the surf zone. Caution should be used
when in or near the water.

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. 

&&

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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 27/08 AM     5.6        1.3        0.3        2       None    
 27/07 PM     5.2        0.9        0.0        2       None    
 28/08 AM     6.1        1.8        0.3        2      Minor    
 28/08 PM     5.6        1.3        0.6        2       None    
 29/09 AM     6.2        1.9        0.4        2      Minor    
 29/09 PM     5.2        0.9        0.4        2       None

&&

$$

NCZ107-271600-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0110.000000T0000Z-191027T1600Z/
Inland New Hanover-
853 AM EDT Sun Oct 27 2019

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT
TODAY...

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

* TIMING...Until noon EDT today.

* 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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 27/10 AM     5.9        1.2        0.5        1      Minor    
 27/10 PM     5.4        0.7        0.3        1       None    
 28/10 AM     5.9        1.2        0.4        1      Minor    
 28/11 PM     5.5        0.8        0.5        1      Minor    
 29/11 AM     6.0        1.3        0.5        1      Minor    
 29/11 PM     5.3        0.6        0.5        1       None

&&

$$

SCZ054-056-272100-
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0047.000000T0000Z-191028T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
853 AM EDT Sun Oct 27 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown.

* TIMING...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* SURF ZONE IMPACTS...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when threats such as rip
currents, longshore currents, and other hazards create life-
threatening conditions in the surf zone. Caution should be used
when in or near the water.

&&

$$

NCZ110-272100-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-191028T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
853 AM EDT Sun Oct 27 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...Coastal Brunswick.

* TIMING...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.

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.

&&

$$
403 
WHUS42 KILM 271601
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1201 PM EDT Sun Oct 27 2019


NCZ107-271715-
/O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0110.000000T0000Z-191027T1600Z/
Inland New Hanover-
1201 PM EDT Sun Oct 27 2019

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

$$

NCZ106-108-280000-
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0047.000000T0000Z-191028T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-191028T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
1201 PM EDT Sun Oct 27 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* TIMING...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...

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when threats such as rip
currents, longshore currents, and other hazards create life-
threatening conditions in the surf zone. Caution should be used
when in or near the water.

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.

&&

$$

SCZ054-056-280000-
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0047.000000T0000Z-191028T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
1201 PM EDT Sun Oct 27 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown.

* TIMING...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* SURF ZONE IMPACTS...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when threats such as rip
currents, longshore currents, and other hazards create life-
threatening conditions in the surf zone. Caution should be used
when in or near the water.

&&

$$

NCZ110-280000-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-191028T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
1201 PM EDT Sun Oct 27 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...Coastal Brunswick.

* TIMING...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.

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.

&&

$$
291 
WHUS42 KILM 271752
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
152 PM EDT Sun Oct 27 2019

NCZ107-280400-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0111.191028T0000Z-191028T0400Z/
Inland New Hanover-
152 PM EDT Sun Oct 27 2019

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Coastal
Flood Advisory, which is in effect from 8 PM this evening to
midnight EDT tonight.

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

* TIMING...From 8 PM this evening to midnight EDT tonight.

* 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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 27/10 PM     5.6        0.9        0.3        1      Minor    
 28/10 AM     5.9        1.2        0.4        1      Minor    
 28/11 PM     5.5        0.8        0.5        1      Minor    
 29/11 AM     6.0        1.3        0.5        1      Minor    
 29/11 PM     5.3        0.6        0.5        1       None

&&

$$

NCZ106-108-280000-
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0047.000000T0000Z-191028T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-191028T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
152 PM EDT Sun Oct 27 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* TIMING...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...

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when threats such as rip
currents, longshore currents, and other hazards create life-
threatening conditions in the surf zone. Caution should be used
when in or near the water.

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.

&&

$$

SCZ054-056-280000-
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0047.000000T0000Z-191028T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
152 PM EDT Sun Oct 27 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown.

* TIMING...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* SURF ZONE IMPACTS...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when threats such as rip
currents, longshore currents, and other hazards create life-
threatening conditions in the surf zone. Caution should be used
when in or near the water.

&&

$$

NCZ110-280000-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-191028T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
152 PM EDT Sun Oct 27 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...Coastal Brunswick.

* TIMING...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.

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.

&&

$$
401 
WHUS42 KILM 272349
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
749 PM EDT Sun Oct 27 2019


NCZ106-108-280100-
/O.EXP.KILM.BH.S.0047.000000T0000Z-191028T0000Z/
/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-191028T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
749 PM EDT Sun Oct 27 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

Rough seas have diminished and strong southerly winds have 
weakened, therefore the advisory has been allowed to expire.

$$

SCZ054-056-280100-
/O.EXP.KILM.BH.S.0047.000000T0000Z-191028T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
749 PM EDT Sun Oct 27 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

Rough seas have diminished and strong southerly winds have 
weakened, therefore the advisory has been allowed to expire.

$$

NCZ110-280100-
/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-191028T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
749 PM EDT Sun Oct 27 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

Rough seas have diminished, therefore the advisory has been 
allowed to expire.

$$

NCZ107-280400-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0111.191028T0000Z-191028T0400Z/
Inland New Hanover-
749 PM EDT Sun Oct 27 2019

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...

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

* TIMING...Until midnight EDT tonight.

* 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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 27/10 PM     5.6        0.9        0.3        1      Minor    
 28/10 AM     5.9        1.2        0.4        1      Minor    
 28/11 PM     5.5        0.8        0.5        1      Minor    
 29/11 AM     6.0        1.3        0.5        1      Minor    
 29/11 PM     5.3        0.6        0.5        1       None

&&

$$

21

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 26, 6:43 AM EDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryILMNew Hanover3 hr
Oct 26, 1:54 PM EDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryILMNew Hanover8 hr
Oct 26, 7:33 PM EDTBeach Hazards StatementILMNew Hanover, Pender24 hr

Nearby

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.