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Beach Hazards Statement 33, NWS Wilmington, NC
NWS Wilmington, NC issued this beach hazards statement at Sep 14, 2020, 8:06 PM EDT for New Hanover County, Pender County, North Carolina; Georgetown County, Horry County, South Carolina. It took effect at Sep 15, 2020, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 14 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Sep 14, 2020, 8:06 PM EDT (00:06 UTC)
- In effect from
- Sep 15, 2020, 6:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Sep 15, 2020, 8:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 14 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Wilmington, NC
Counties New Hanover County, NC, Pender County, NC, Georgetown County, SC, Horry County, SC
The radar
The Wilmington radar (KLTX), 7 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:05 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The nearest sounding before it
Newport, NC (KMHX), launched 00:00Z, 0.1 hours before the alert went out and 172 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
- 890 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -11 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 610 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 14 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -22 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 45 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
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WHUS42 KILM 150006
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
806 PM EDT Mon Sep 14 2020
NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-151015-
/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-200915T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0023.200915T0006Z-200916T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0033.200915T1000Z-200916T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry-
Coastal Georgetown-
806 PM EDT Mon Sep 14 2020
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT TUESDAY
THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the Beach Hazards Statement, strong north to south longshore
current expected.
* WHERE...In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal
Georgetown Counties. In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and
Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday evening.
For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 6 AM EDT Tuesday through
Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water. Longshore currents can carry
swimmers quickly down the beach.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and yell or wave for help.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
&&
$$
NCZ110-151015-
/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-200915T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0023.200915T0006Z-200916T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
806 PM EDT Mon Sep 14 2020
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.
* WHEN...Through Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and yell or wave for help.
&&
$$
NCZ107-150200-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0075.000000T0000Z-200915T0200Z/
Inland New Hanover-
806 PM EDT Mon Sep 14 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT this evening.
* 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...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
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 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
14/08 PM 5.9 1.2 1.0 1 Minor
15/08 AM 5.5 0.8 1.0 1 Minor
15/09 PM 6.2 1.5 1.1 1 Minor
16/09 AM 5.9 1.2 1.1 1 Minor
16/10 PM 6.3 1.6 1.1 1 Minor
17/10 AM 5.8 1.1 0.8 1 Minor
&&
$$
294 follow-up statements
962 WHUS42 KILM 150224 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 1024 PM EDT Mon Sep 14 2020 NCZ107-150330- /O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0075.000000T0000Z-200915T0200Z/ Inland New Hanover- 1024 PM EDT Mon Sep 14 2020 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... Water levels have decreased below advisory thresholds. $$ NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-151100- /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-200916T0000Z/ /O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0033.200915T1000Z-200916T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry- Coastal Georgetown- 1024 PM EDT Mon Sep 14 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT TUESDAY THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Beach Hazards Statement, strong north to south longshore current expected. * WHERE...In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday evening. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 6 AM EDT Tuesday through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Longshore currents can carry swimmers quickly down the beach. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and yell or wave for help. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. && $$ NCZ110-151100- /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-200916T0000Z/ Coastal Brunswick- 1024 PM EDT Mon Sep 14 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County. * WHEN...Through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and yell or wave for help. && $$ 29
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WHUS42 KILM 150917
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
517 AM EDT Tue Sep 15 2020
NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-152000-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0076.200915T2000Z-200916T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-200916T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0033.200915T1000Z-200916T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry-
Coastal Georgetown-
517 AM EDT Tue Sep 15 2020
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, between 1/2 to 1 foot of
inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near
shorelines, tidal waterways and marsh areas during a 4 hour
window centered at high tide which occurs around 630 pm today.
For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the Beach Hazards Statement, strong north to south
longshore current expected.
* WHERE...In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal
Georgetown Counties. In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and
Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon
to 8 PM EDT this evening.
For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening.
For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Sound-side flooding will affect local roadways such
as Garden City Beach with water on Atlantic and Cypress avenues.
Storm water drains will back up and flood local roadways.
Minor street flooding may occur such as sound-side of Carolina
Beach, for example along Canal Drive. In addition, minor
flooding may occur across low-lying roads at the southern end
of Topsail Island.
Water may overflow marshes and from the sound-side and reach
local and nearby roadways.
Minor beach erosion along area beaches is possible especially
ones made vulnerable by Hurricane Isaias.
Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore
into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
&&
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
15/06 AM 6.6 1.0 1.2 4 None
15/06 PM 7.8 2.2 1.3 5 Minor
16/07 AM 6.9 1.3 1.0 4 None
16/07 PM 7.9 2.3 1.2 3 Minor
17/08 AM 7.1 1.5 0.8 3 None
17/08 PM 7.6 2.0 0.8 3 Minor
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 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
15/06 AM 6.0 1.5 1.5 4 Minor
15/06 PM 6.8 2.3 1.5 5 Minor
16/07 AM 6.2 1.7 1.3 4 Minor
16/07 PM 6.7 2.2 1.2 4 Minor
17/08 AM 6.3 1.8 1.0 3 Minor
17/08 PM 6.5 2.0 1.0 3 Minor
&&
$$
NCZ110-152000-
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/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-200916T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
517 AM EDT Tue Sep 15 2020
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, between 1/2 to 1 foot of
inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near
shorelines, tidal waterways and marsh areas during a 4 hour
window centered at high tide which occurs around 630 pm today.
For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 4 PM this
afternoon to 8 PM EDT this evening. For the High Rip Current
Risk, through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Water may overflow marshes and from the sound-side and
reach local and nearby roadways. Minor beach erosion along area
beaches is possible especially ones made vulnerable by Hurricane
Isaias.
Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore
into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
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 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
15/06 AM 6.0 1.5 1.5 4 Minor
15/06 PM 6.8 2.3 1.5 4 Minor
16/07 AM 6.2 1.7 1.3 3 Minor
16/07 PM 6.7 2.2 1.2 3 Minor
17/08 AM 6.3 1.8 1.0 3 Minor
17/08 PM 6.5 2.0 1.0 3 Minor
&&
$$
NCZ107-152000-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0076.200915T2300Z-200916T0300Z/
Inland New Hanover-
517 AM EDT Tue Sep 15 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TO 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...From 7 PM to 11 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Water is over a foot deep on the lowest parts of
Battleship Road and USS North Carolina Road with several
locations having three to six inches of water. Water over three
inches deep on River Road south of The Cape Boulevard. In
downtown Wilmington, Water Street is covered for about two
blocks. The deepest water on Water Street is six to 12 inches
deep in the center of the road just south of Market Street.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
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 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
15/08 AM 5.7 1.0 1.2 2 Minor
15/09 PM 6.3 1.6 1.2 2 Minor
16/09 AM 5.9 1.2 1.1 1 Minor
16/09 PM 6.2 1.5 1.1 1 Minor
17/10 AM 6.0 1.3 1.0 1 Minor
17/10 PM 6.3 1.6 1.0 1 Minor
&&
$$
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WHUS42 KILM 151630
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1230 PM EDT Tue Sep 15 2020
NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-160000-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0076.200915T2000Z-200916T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0033.000000T0000Z-200916T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-200916T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry-
Coastal Georgetown-
1230 PM EDT Tue Sep 15 2020
...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 REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents and strong longshore current.
* WHERE...In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal
Georgetown Counties. In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and
Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 4 PM this
afternoon to 8 PM EDT this evening. For the High Rip Current
Risk, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Beach Hazards
Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Soundside flooding in Garden City Beach with water on
Atlantic and Cypress avenues. Storm water drains back up and
flood Pine Avenue. 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, from storm
drains.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth.
If caught in a rip current, float. Don't swim against the
current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If
unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
&&
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
15/06 PM 7.8 2.2 1.3 5 Minor
16/07 AM 7.0 1.4 1.1 5 None
16/07 PM 7.8 2.2 1.1 5 Minor
17/08 AM 7.1 1.5 0.8 4 None
17/08 PM 7.8 2.2 1.0 4 Minor
18/09 AM 7.1 1.5 0.5 4 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 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
15/06 PM 6.9 2.4 1.6 6 Minor
16/07 AM 6.3 1.8 1.4 6 Minor
16/07 PM 6.8 2.3 1.3 6 Minor
17/08 AM 6.5 2.0 1.2 5 Minor
17/08 PM 6.6 2.1 1.1 5 Minor
18/08 AM 6.4 1.9 0.9 5 Minor
&&
$$
NCZ110-160000-
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/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-200916T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
1230 PM EDT Tue Sep 15 2020
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 4 PM this
afternoon to 8 PM EDT this evening. For the High Rip Current
Risk, until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
If caught in a rip current, float. Don't swim against the
current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If
unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
&&
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 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
15/06 PM 6.9 2.4 1.6 4 Minor
16/07 AM 6.3 1.8 1.4 4 Minor
16/07 PM 6.8 2.3 1.3 4 Minor
17/08 AM 6.5 2.0 1.2 3 Minor
17/08 PM 6.6 2.1 1.1 3 Minor
18/08 AM 6.4 1.9 0.9 3 Minor
&&
$$
NCZ107-160030-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0076.200915T2300Z-200916T0300Z/
Inland New Hanover-
1230 PM EDT Tue Sep 15 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TO 11 PM
EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...From 7 PM to 11 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Water is six to 12 inches deep on the lowest parts
of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina Road. Water begins
to spread on to River Road about a quarter mile south of The
Cape Boulevard. In downtown Wilmington, water covers more than
a block of Water Street near Market Street with three to six
inches of water just south of Market Street.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington - Flood Stage 5.5 FT
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.7 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.0 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
15/08 PM 6.2 1.5 1.2 1 Minor
16/09 AM 5.9 1.2 1.1 1 Minor
16/10 PM 6.3 1.6 1.1 1 Minor
17/10 AM 5.9 1.2 0.9 1 Minor
17/10 PM 6.3 1.6 1.0 1 Minor
&&
$$
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WHUS42 KILM 152347
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
747 PM EDT Tue Sep 15 2020
NCZ106-108-SCZ056-160800-
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/O.EXP.KILM.BH.S.0033.000000T0000Z-200916T0000Z/
/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-200916T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0024.200916T1000Z-200917T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Georgetown-
747 PM EDT Tue Sep 15 2020
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected Wednesday.
* WHERE...In South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown County. In North
Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Wednesday through Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A moderate longshore north to south
longshore current is expected on Wednesday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
SCZ054-160100-
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/O.EXP.KILM.BH.S.0033.000000T0000Z-200916T0000Z/
/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-200916T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-
747 PM EDT Tue Sep 15 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
$$
NCZ110-160100-
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/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-200916T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
747 PM EDT Tue Sep 15 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
$$
NCZ107-160300-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-200916T0300Z/
Inland New Hanover-
747 PM EDT Tue Sep 15 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Water is six to 12 inches deep on the lowest parts
of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina Road. Water begins
to spread on to River Road about a quarter mile south of The
Cape Boulevard. In downtown Wilmington, water covers more than
a block of Water Street near Market Street with three to six
inches of water just south of Market Street.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington - Flood Stage 5.5 FT
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.7 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.0 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
15/08 PM 6.2 1.5 1.2 1 Minor
16/09 AM 5.9 1.2 1.1 1 Minor
16/10 PM 6.3 1.6 1.1 1 Minor
17/10 AM 5.9 1.2 0.9 1 Minor
17/10 PM 6.3 1.6 1.0 1 Minor
18/11 AM 6.0 1.3 0.8 1 Minor
&&
$$
9The office that day
Everything else NWS Wilmington, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 8:06 PM EDT | Rip Current Statement | ILM | Brunswick, New Hanover, Pender | 24 hr |
| Sep 15, 5:17 AM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | ILM | Brunswick, New Hanover, Pender | 18 hr |
| Sep 15, 7:47 PM EDT | Rip Current Statement | ILM | New Hanover, Pender | 24 hr |
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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.