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Beach Hazards Statement 8, NWS Wilmington, NC
NWS Wilmington, NC issued this beach hazards statement at May 7, 2020, 8:15 PM EDT for Georgetown County, Horry County, South Carolina; New Hanover County, Pender County, North Carolina. It took effect at May 8, 2020, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 14 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- May 7, 2020, 8:15 PM EDT (00:15 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 8, 2020, 6:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- May 8, 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 00:14 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Newport, NC (KMHX), launched 00:00Z, 0.3 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
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 2458 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 23 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 30 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 37 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
729
WHUS42 KILM 080015
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
815 PM EDT Thu May 7 2020
NCZ107-080400-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0019.200508T0100Z-200508T0400Z/
Inland New Hanover-
815 PM EDT Thu May 7 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
* 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...From 9 PM this evening to midnight EDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...North of the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge, one spot on
Battleship Road will be covered with water about three inches
deep. The westbound lane of USS North Carolina Road will be
covered with water up to six inches deep. In downtown
Wilmington, about a block of Water Street just south of Market
Street will be 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
07/11 PM 5.7 1.0 0.1 1 Minor
08/11 AM 4.9 0.2 0.3 1 None
09/12 AM 5.8 1.1 0.3 1 Minor
09/12 PM 4.1 -0.6 -0.3 1 None
10/01 AM 5.0 0.3 -0.3 1 None
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-081200-
/O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0008.200508T1000Z-200509T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry-
Coastal Georgetown-
815 PM EDT Thu May 7 2020
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Strong south to north longshore currents expected.
* WHERE...In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal
Georgetown Counties. In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and
Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Friday through Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into
rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. Often,
if the longshore current is strong enough, it will sweep
swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore.
Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with the
lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may
be swept into..
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
&&
$$
NCZ110-081200-
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0005.200508T1000Z-200509T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
815 PM EDT Thu May 7 2020
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.
* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Friday through Friday 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 call or wave for help.
&&
$$
214 follow-up statements
299 WHUS42 KILM 080348 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 1148 PM EDT Thu May 7 2020 NCZ107-080500- /O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-200508T0400Z/ Inland New Hanover- 1148 PM EDT Thu May 7 2020 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... Any remaining high water near the Cape Fear River should quickly drain away as the tide falls. $$ NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-081200- /O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0008.200508T1000Z-200509T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry- Coastal Georgetown- 1148 PM EDT Thu May 7 2020 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Strong south to north longshore currents expected. * WHERE...In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Friday through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with the lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into. && $$ NCZ110-081200- /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0005.200508T1000Z-200509T0000Z/ Coastal Brunswick- 1148 PM EDT Thu May 7 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Friday through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
978 WHUS42 KILM 080900 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 500 AM EDT Fri May 8 2020 NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-090000- /O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0008.200508T1000Z-200509T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry- Coastal Georgetown- 500 AM EDT Fri May 8 2020 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Strong south to north longshore currents expected. A moderate risk of rip currents is also expected. * WHERE...In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Friday through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...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. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with the lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into. && $$ NCZ110-090000- /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0005.200508T1000Z-200509T0000Z/ Coastal Brunswick- 500 AM EDT Fri May 8 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Friday through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ IGB
683
WHUS42 KILM 081900
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
300 PM EDT Fri May 8 2020
NCZ107-090600-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0020.200509T0200Z-200509T0600Z/
Inland New Hanover-
300 PM EDT Fri May 8 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
2 AM EDT SATURDAY...
* 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...From 10 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Saturday.
* 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
08/01 PM 4.1 -0.6 0.5 1 None
09/12 AM 5.8 1.1 0.3 1 Minor
09/12 PM 4.4 -0.3 0.0 1 None
10/12 AM 5.3 0.6 0.0 1 None
10/01 PM 4.5 -0.2 0.2 1 None
11/01 AM 5.4 0.7 0.3 1 None
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-090000-
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0008.000000T0000Z-200509T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry-
Coastal Georgetown-
300 PM EDT Fri May 8 2020
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Strong south to north longshore currents. A moderate risk
of rip currents.
* WHERE...In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal
Georgetown Counties. In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and
Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers
into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas.
Often, if the longshore current is strong enough, it will
sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return
to shore. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
&&
$$
NCZ110-090000-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-200509T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
300 PM EDT Fri May 8 2020
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.
* WHEN...through this 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 call or wave for help.
&&
$$197
WHUS42 KILM 082358
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
758 PM EDT Fri May 8 2020
NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-090800-
/O.EXP.KILM.BH.S.0008.000000T0000Z-200509T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0009.200509T1000Z-200510T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry-
Coastal Georgetown-
758 PM EDT Fri May 8 2020
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Strong north to south longshore currents expected.
* WHERE...In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal
Georgetown Counties. In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and
Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Saturday through Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into
rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. Often,
if the longshore current is strong enough, it will sweep
swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with the
lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may
be swept into.
&&
$$
NCZ110-090100-
/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-200509T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
758 PM EDT Fri May 8 2020
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
Today's threat for dangerous rip currents has passed.
$$
NCZ107-090600-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0020.200509T0200Z-200509T0600Z/
Inland New Hanover-
758 PM EDT Fri May 8 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...North of the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge, one spot on
Battleship Road is covered with water about three inches deep.
The westbound lane of USS North Carolina Road is covered with
water up to six inches deep. In downtown Wilmington, about a
block of Water Street just south of Market Street is covered
with about three inches of water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington - Flood Stage 5.5 FT
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.7 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.0 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
08/01 PM 4.1 -0.6 0.5 1 None
09/12 AM 5.8 1.1 0.3 1 Minor
09/12 PM 4.4 -0.3 0.0 1 None
10/12 AM 5.3 0.6 0.0 1 None
10/01 PM 4.5 -0.2 0.2 1 None
11/01 AM 5.4 0.7 0.3 1 None
&&
$$
21The office that day
Everything else NWS Wilmington, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 7:58 PM EDT | Beach Hazards Statement | ILM | Georgetown, Horry | 24 hr |
| May 7, 8:15 PM EDT | Rip Current Statement | ILM | Brunswick | 24 hr |
| May 8, 3:27 AM EDT | Gale Warning | ILM | 23 hr | |
| May 8, 3:00 PM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | ILM | New Hanover | 11 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.