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Rip Current Statement 4, NWS Wilmington, NC
NWS Wilmington, NC issued this rip current statement at Apr 18, 2019, 7:31 PM EDT for Brunswick County, North Carolina. It took effect at Apr 19, 2019, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 15 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 18, 2019, 7:31 PM EDT (23:31 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 19, 2019, 6:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Apr 19, 2019, 9:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 15 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Wilmington, NC
County Brunswick County, NC
The radar
The Wilmington radar (KLTX), 19 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:32 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Newport, NC (KMHX), launched 12:00Z, 11.5 hours before the alert went out and 149 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
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1468 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 39 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 25 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 39 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
967
WHUS42 KILM 182331
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
731 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2019
...Minor Flooding on the Lower Cape Fear River Tonight...
NCZ107-190400-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0033.190419T0100Z-190419T0400Z/
Inland New Hanover-
731 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2019
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
* LOCATIONS...Inland New Hanover.
* TIMING...Until midnight EDT tonight.
* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Water 4 to 8 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 St.
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 99.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.7 ft, Moderate 2.0 ft, Major 94.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
18/10 PM 6.0 1.3 0.5 1 Minor
19/10 AM 5.6 0.9 0.7 1 Minor
19/11 PM 6.2 1.5 0.7 1 Minor
20/11 AM 4.9 0.2 0.1 1 None
21/12 AM 5.5 0.8 0.0 1 Minor
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-190745-
/O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0004.190419T1000Z-190420T0100Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry-
Coastal Georgetown-
731 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2019
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...
The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Beach
Hazards Statement, which is in effect from 6 AM EDT Friday
through Friday evening.
* LOCATIONS...In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal
Georgetown. In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New
Hanover.
* TIMING...From 6 AM EDT Friday through Friday evening.
* SURF ZONE IMPACTS...Southerly winds 15-25 MPH will develop
during the day on Friday. This will lead to the development of a
powerful south to north longshore current at east-facing
beaches. In addition, a moderate risk of rip currents exist at
the aforementioned beaches Friday morning through Friday evening.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip
currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. Often, if the
longshore current is strong enough, it will sweep swimmers off
their feet, making it difficult to return to shore.
A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when threats such as rip
currents, longshore currents, and other hazards create life-
threatening conditions in the surf zone. Caution should be used
when in or near the water.
&&
$$
NCZ110-190745-
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0004.190419T1000Z-190420T0100Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
731 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2019
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...
The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a High Rip
Current Risk, which is in effect from 6 AM EDT Friday through
Friday evening.
* LOCATIONS...Coastal Brunswick.
* TIMING...From 6 AM EDT Friday through Friday 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.
&&
$$
217 follow-up statements
870
WHUS42 KILM 190349
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1149 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2019
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
NCZ107-190500-
/O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-190419T0400Z/
Inland New Hanover-
1149 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2019
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
River levels have dropped below advisory criteria.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington - Flood Stage 5.5 FT
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.7 ft, Major 99.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.7 ft, Moderate 2.0 ft, Major 94.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
18/10 PM 6.0 1.3 0.5 1 Minor
19/10 AM 5.6 0.9 0.7 1 Minor
19/11 PM 6.2 1.5 0.7 1 Minor
20/11 AM 4.9 0.2 0.1 1 None
21/12 AM 5.5 0.8 0.0 1 Minor
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-191200-
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0004.190419T1000Z-190420T0100Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry-
Coastal Georgetown-
1149 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2019
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY
THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...
* LOCATIONS...In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal
Georgetown. In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New
Hanover.
* TIMING...From 6 AM EDT Friday through Friday evening.
* SURF ZONE IMPACTS...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip
currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. Often, if
the longshore current is strong enough, it will sweep swimmers
off their feet, making it difficult to return to 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.
&&
$$
NCZ110-191200-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0004.190419T1000Z-190420T0100Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
1149 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2019
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY
THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...
* LOCATIONS...Coastal Brunswick.
* TIMING...From 6 AM EDT Friday through Friday evening.
* SURF ZONE IMPACTS...Very strong rip currents will be dangerous
to anyone who enters the surf.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
There is a high risk of rip currents. Life threatening rip
currents are likely in the surf zone.
Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.
If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.
&&
$$509 WHUS42 KILM 190837 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 437 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019 NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-200000- /O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0004.190419T1000Z-190420T0100Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry- Coastal Georgetown- 437 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * LOCATIONS...In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown. In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover. * TIMING...Through this evening. * SURF ZONE IMPACTS... PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. Often, if the longshore current is strong enough, it will sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to 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. && $$ NCZ110-200000- /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0004.190419T1000Z-190420T0100Z/ Coastal Brunswick- 437 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * LOCATIONS...Coastal Brunswick. * TIMING...Through this evening. * SURF ZONE IMPACTS...Very strong rip currents will be dangerous to anyone who enters the surf. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Life threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
480
WHUS42 KILM 191318
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
918 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019
NCZ107-191600-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0034.190419T1318Z-190419T1600Z/
Inland New Hanover-
918 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...
The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Coastal
Flood Advisory, which is in effect until noon EDT today.
* LOCATIONS...Inland New Hanover.
* TIMING...Until noon EDT today.
* 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 99.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.7 ft, Moderate 2.0 ft, Major 94.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
19/10 AM 5.7 1.0 0.8 1 Minor
19/11 PM 6.3 1.6 0.8 1 Minor
20/11 AM 5.1 0.4 0.3 1 None
21/12 AM 5.7 1.0 0.3 1 Minor
21/12 PM 4.7 -0.0 0.1 1 None
22/12 AM 5.4 0.7 0.1 1 None
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-192130-
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0004.000000T0000Z-190420T0100Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry-
Coastal Georgetown-
918 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* LOCATIONS...In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal
Georgetown. In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New
Hanover.
* TIMING...Until 9 PM EDT this evening.
* SURF ZONE IMPACTS...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip
currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. Often, if
the longshore current is strong enough, it will sweep swimmers
off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore.
A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when threats such as rip
currents, longshore currents, and other hazards create life-
threatening conditions in the surf zone. Caution should be used
when in or near the water.
&&
$$
NCZ110-192130-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-190420T0100Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
918 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* LOCATIONS...Coastal Brunswick.
* TIMING...Until 9 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 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.
&&
$$202
WHUS42 KILM 191610
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1210 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019
NCZ107-191715-
/O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-190419T1600Z/
Inland New Hanover-
1210 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington - Flood Stage 5.5 FT
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.7 ft, Major 99.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.7 ft, Moderate 2.0 ft, Major 94.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
19/10 AM 5.7 1.0 0.8 1 Minor
19/11 PM 6.3 1.6 0.8 1 Minor
20/11 AM 5.1 0.4 0.3 1 None
21/12 AM 5.7 1.0 0.3 1 Minor
21/12 PM 4.7 -0.0 0.1 1 None
22/12 AM 5.4 0.7 0.1 1 None
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-200030-
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0004.000000T0000Z-190420T0100Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry-
Coastal Georgetown-
1210 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* LOCATIONS...In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal
Georgetown. In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New
Hanover.
* TIMING...Until 9 PM EDT this evening.
* SURF ZONE IMPACTS...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip
currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. Often, if
the longshore current is strong enough, it will sweep swimmers
off their feet, making it difficult to return to 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.
&&
$$
NCZ110-200030-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-190420T0100Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
1210 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* LOCATIONS...Coastal Brunswick.
* TIMING...Until 9 PM EDT this evening.
* SURF ZONE IMPACTS...Very strong rip currents will be dangerous
to anyone who enters the surf.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
There is a high risk of rip currents. Life threatening rip
currents are likely in the surf zone.
Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.
If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.
&&
$$382
WHUS42 KILM 191913
CFWILM
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
313 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019
NCZ107-200500-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.W.0001.190420T0100Z-190420T0500Z/
Inland New Hanover-
313 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM
EDT SATURDAY...
The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Coastal
Flood Warning, which is in effect from 9 PM this evening to 1 AM
EDT Saturday.
* LOCATIONS...Inland New Hanover.
* TIMING...From 9 PM this evening to 1 AM EDT Saturday.
* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Water as deep around 1 foot covering
portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina Road. Water
over 6 inches deep along River Road about a quarter mile south
of The Cape Boulevard in downtown Wilmington. Water covering
more than 2 blocks of Water Street near Market Street with as
much as a foot of water in the center of Water Street just south
of Market Street.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Coastal Flood Warning means that flooding is occurring or
imminent. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert
for rising water, and take appropriate action to protect life and
property.
&&
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 99.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.7 ft, Moderate 2.0 ft, Major 94.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
19/11 PM 6.7 2.0 1.2 1 Moderate
20/11 AM 5.5 0.8 0.6 1 Minor
21/12 AM 6.1 1.4 0.6 1 Minor
21/12 PM 5.0 0.3 0.4 1 None
22/12 AM 5.7 1.0 0.3 1 Minor
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-200100-
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0004.000000T0000Z-190420T0100Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry-
Coastal Georgetown-
313 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* LOCATIONS...In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal
Georgetown. In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New
Hanover.
* TIMING...Until 9 PM EDT this evening.
* SURF ZONE IMPACTS...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip
currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. Often, if
the longshore current is strong enough, it will sweep swimmers
off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore.
A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when threats such as rip
currents, longshore currents, and other hazards create life-
threatening conditions in the surf zone. Caution should be used
when in or near the water.
&&
$$
NCZ110-200100-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-190420T0100Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
313 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* LOCATIONS...Coastal Brunswick.
* TIMING...Until 9 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 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.
&&
$$786
WHUS42 KILM 200006
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
806 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019
NCZ107-200500-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.W.0001.190420T0100Z-190420T0500Z/
Inland New Hanover-
806 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT
SATURDAY...
* LOCATIONS...Inland New Hanover.
* TIMING...Until 1 AM EDT Saturday.
* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Water as deep around 1 foot covering
portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina Road. Water
over 6 inches deep along River Road about a quarter mile south
of The Cape Boulevard in downtown Wilmington. Water covering
more than 2 blocks of Water Street near Market Street with as
much as a foot of water in the center of Water Street just south
of Market Street.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Coastal Flood Warning means that flooding is occurring or
imminent. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert
for rising water, and take appropriate action to protect life and
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington - Flood Stage 5.5 FT
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.7 ft, Major 99.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.7 ft, Moderate 2.0 ft, Major 94.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
19/11 PM 6.7 2.0 1.2 1 Moderate
20/11 AM 5.5 0.8 0.6 1 Minor
21/12 AM 6.1 1.4 0.6 1 Minor
21/12 PM 5.0 0.3 0.4 1 None
22/12 AM 5.7 1.0 0.3 1 Minor
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-200815-
/O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0005.190420T1000Z-190421T0100Z/
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0004.000000T0000Z-190420T0100Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry-
Coastal Georgetown-
806 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Beach
Hazards Statement, which is in effect from 6 AM EDT Saturday
through Saturday evening.
* LOCATIONS...In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal
Georgetown. In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New
Hanover.
* TIMING...For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 6 AM EDT
Saturday through Saturday evening.
* SURF ZONE IMPACTS...Southeasterly winds 15-25 MPH will develop
during the day on Saturday. This will lead to the development of
a strong south to north longshore current at east-facing
beaches. In addition, a moderate risk of rip currents exist at
the aforementioned beaches on Saturday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip
currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. Often, if the
longshore current is strong enough, it will sweep swimmers off
their feet, making it difficult to return to 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.
&&
$$
NCZ110-200815-
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0005.190420T1000Z-190421T0100Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-190420T0100Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
806 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...
The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a High Rip
Current Risk, which is in effect from 6 AM EDT Saturday through
Saturday evening.
* LOCATIONS...Coastal Brunswick.
* TIMING...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT Saturday
through Saturday evening.
* SURF ZONE IMPACTS...Very strong rip currents will be dangerous
to anyone who enters the surf.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
There is a high risk of rip currents. Life threatening rip
currents are likely in the surf zone.
Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.
If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.
&&
$$
21873
WHUS42 KILM 200035
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
835 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019
NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-200845-
/O.EXP.KILM.BH.S.0004.000000T0000Z-190420T0100Z/
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0005.190420T1000Z-190421T0100Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry-
Coastal Georgetown-
835 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT
SATURDAY THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* LOCATIONS...In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal
Georgetown. In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New
Hanover.
* TIMING...From 6 AM EDT Saturday through Saturday evening.
* SURF ZONE IMPACTS...Southeasterly winds 15-25 MPH will develop
during the day on Saturday. This will lead to the development of
a strong south to north longshore current at east-facing
beaches. In addition, a moderate risk of rip currents exist at
the aforementioned beaches on Saturday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip
currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. Often, if the
longshore current is strong enough, it will sweep swimmers off
their feet, making it difficult to return to 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.
&&
$$
NCZ110-200845-
/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-190420T0100Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0005.190420T1000Z-190421T0100Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
835 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* LOCATIONS...Coastal Brunswick.
* TIMING...From 6 AM EDT Saturday through Saturday evening.
* SURF ZONE IMPACTS...Very strong rip currents will be dangerous
to anyone who enters the surf.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
There is a high risk of rip currents. Life threatening rip
currents are likely in the surf zone.
Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.
If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.
&&
$$
NCZ107-200500-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.W.0001.190420T0100Z-190420T0500Z/
Inland New Hanover-
835 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT
SATURDAY...
* LOCATIONS...Inland New Hanover.
* TIMING...Until 1 AM EDT Saturday.
* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Water as deep around 1 foot covering
portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina Road. Water
over 6 inches deep along River Road about a quarter mile south
of The Cape Boulevard in downtown Wilmington. Water covering
more than 2 blocks of Water Street near Market Street with as
much as a foot of water in the center of Water Street just south
of Market Street.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Coastal Flood Warning means that flooding is occurring or
imminent. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert
for rising water, and take appropriate action to protect life and
property.
&&
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 99.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.7 ft, Moderate 2.0 ft, Major 94.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
19/11 PM 6.7 2.0 1.2 1 Moderate
20/11 AM 5.5 0.8 0.6 1 Minor
21/12 AM 6.1 1.4 0.6 1 Minor
21/12 PM 5.0 0.3 0.4 1 None
22/12 AM 5.7 1.0 0.3 1 Minor
&&
$$
21The office that day
Everything else NWS Wilmington, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 8:44 AM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | ILM | New Hanover | 15 hr |
| Apr 18, 10:45 AM EDT | Gale Warning | ILM | 38 hr | |
| Apr 18, 7:31 PM EDT | Beach Hazards Statement | ILM | New Hanover, Pender | 25 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.