Alert archive / North Carolina / Rip Current Statements in 2020
Rip Current Statement 13, NWS Wilmington, NC
NWS Wilmington, NC issued this rip current statement at May 26, 2020, 7:57 PM EDT for Brunswick County, New Hanover County, Pender County, North Carolina; Georgetown County, Horry County, South Carolina. It took effect at May 27, 2020, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 14 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- May 26, 2020, 7:57 PM EDT (23:57 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 27, 2020, 6:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- May 27, 2020, 8:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 14 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Wilmington, NC
Counties Brunswick County, NC, New Hanover County, NC, Pender County, NC, Georgetown County, SC, Horry County, SC
The radar
The Wilmington radar (KLTX), 3 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:54 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Newport, NC (KMHX), launched 12:00Z, 12.0 hours before the alert went out and 168 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
- 625 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 16 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 46 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 53 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
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WHUS42 KILM 262357
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
757 PM EDT Tue May 26 2020
NCZ107-270600-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0026.200527T0300Z-200527T0600Z/
Inland New Hanover-
757 PM EDT Tue May 26 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS
EVENING TO 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...
* 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 11 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Wednesday.
* 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
27/01 AM 5.8 1.1 1.0 1 Minor
27/02 PM 5.1 0.4 1.2 1 None
28/01 AM 5.8 1.1 1.1 1 Minor
28/02 PM 4.7 -0.0 0.8 1 None
29/02 AM 5.3 0.6 0.7 1 None
29/04 PM 4.6 -0.1 0.5 1 None
&&
$$
NCZ110-270600-
/O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0011.200527T1000Z-200528T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0013.200527T1000Z-200528T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
757 PM EDT Tue May 26 2020
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, a strong longshore
current is expected. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous
rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.
* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Wednesday through Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water. Longshore currents can sweep
swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and
other hazardous areas.
Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with the
lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may
be swept into..
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-270600-
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0013.200527T1000Z-200528T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry-
Coastal Georgetown-
757 PM EDT Tue May 26 2020
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip 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 Wednesday through Wednesday 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.
&&
$$
214 follow-up statements
080
WHUS42 KILM 270540
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
140 AM EDT Wed May 27 2020
NCZ107-270700-
/O.EXT.KILM.CF.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-200527T0700Z/
Inland New Hanover-
140 AM EDT Wed May 27 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...Until 3 AM EDT early this morning.
* IMPACTS...North of the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge, one spot on
Battleship Road is covered with water about three inches deep.
The westbound lane of USS North Carolina Road is covered with
water up to six inches deep. In downtown Wilmington, about a
block of Water Street just south of Market Street is covered
with about three inches of water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington - Flood Stage 5.5 FT
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.7 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.0 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
27/01 AM 5.8 1.1 1.0 1 Minor
27/02 PM 5.1 0.4 1.2 1 None
28/01 AM 5.8 1.1 1.1 1 Minor
28/02 PM 4.7 -0.0 0.8 1 None
29/02 AM 5.3 0.6 0.7 1 None
29/04 PM 4.6 -0.1 0.5 1 None
&&
$$
NCZ110-271345-
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0011.200527T1000Z-200528T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0013.200527T1000Z-200528T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
140 AM EDT Wed May 27 2020
...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...
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, a strong longshore
current is expected. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous
rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.
* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Wednesday through Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water. Longshore currents can sweep
swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and
other hazardous areas.
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.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-271345-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0013.200527T1000Z-200528T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry-
Coastal Georgetown-
140 AM EDT Wed May 27 2020
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal
Georgetown Counties. In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and
Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Wednesday through Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$881
WHUS42 KILM 270656
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
256 AM EDT Wed May 27 2020
NCZ107-272000-
/O.CAN.KILM.CF.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-200527T0700Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0027.200528T0400Z-200528T0800Z/
Inland New Hanover-
256 AM EDT Wed May 27 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 4 AM
EDT THURSDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
* 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 midnight tonight to 4 AM EDT Thursday.
* 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
27/02 PM 5.1 0.4 1.2 1 None
28/02 AM 5.8 1.1 1.1 1 Minor
28/02 PM 4.8 0.1 0.9 1 None
29/02 AM 5.3 0.6 0.7 1 None
29/03 PM 4.7 -0.0 0.7 1 None
&&
$$
NCZ110-272000-
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0011.200527T1000Z-200528T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0013.200527T1000Z-200528T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
256 AM EDT Wed May 27 2020
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, a strong longshore
current is expected. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous
rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.
* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Wednesday through Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water. Longshore currents can sweep
swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and
other hazardous areas.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-272000-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0013.200527T1000Z-200528T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry-
Coastal Georgetown-
256 AM EDT Wed May 27 2020
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip 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 Wednesday through Wednesday 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.
&&
$$694
WHUS42 KILM 271930
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
330 PM EDT Wed May 27 2020
NCZ107-280400-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0027.200528T0400Z-200528T0800Z/
Inland New Hanover-
330 PM EDT Wed May 27 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 4 AM EDT THURSDAY...
* WHAT...One half to 1 foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas bordering the banks of the Lower
Cape Fear River.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River from downtown Wilmington
southward.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 4 AM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Water six to 12 inches deep on the lowest parts of
Battleship Road and USS North Carolina Road. Water will
partially spread across River Road south of downtown Wilmington.
In downtown Wilmington, up to one-half foot of water will cover
more than a block of Water Street.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington - Flood Stage 5.5 FT
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.7 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.0 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
28/01 AM 6.0 1.3 1.3 1 Minor
28/02 PM 4.9 0.2 1.0 1 None
29/02 AM 5.5 0.8 0.9 1 Minor
29/04 PM 4.8 0.1 0.7 1 None
30/04 AM 5.2 0.5 0.6 1 None
&&
$$
NCZ110-280000-
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-200528T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-200528T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
330 PM EDT Wed May 27 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...
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, a strong longshore
current is expected. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous
rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water. Longshore currents can sweep
swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and
other hazardous areas.
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.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-280000-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-200528T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry-
Coastal Georgetown-
330 PM EDT Wed May 27 2020
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal
Georgetown Counties. In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and
Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
dch009
WHUS42 KILM 280002
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
802 PM EDT Wed May 27 2020
NCZ110-280115-
/O.EXP.KILM.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-200528T0000Z/
/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-200528T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
802 PM EDT Wed May 27 2020
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT HAS EXPIRED...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS EXPIRED...
$$
NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-280115-
/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-200528T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry-
Coastal Georgetown-
802 PM EDT Wed May 27 2020
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS EXPIRED...
$$
NCZ107-280800-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0027.200528T0400Z-200528T0800Z/
Inland New Hanover-
802 PM EDT Wed May 27 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 4 AM EDT THURSDAY...
* 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 midnight tonight to 4 AM EDT Thursday.
* 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
28/01 AM 6.0 1.3 1.3 1 Minor
28/02 PM 5.0 0.3 1.1 1 None
29/02 AM 5.5 0.8 0.9 1 Minor
29/04 PM 4.9 0.2 0.8 1 None
30/04 AM 5.3 0.6 0.7 1 None
30/05 PM 4.9 0.2 0.6 1 None
&&
$$
8The office that day
Everything else NWS Wilmington, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 3:06 AM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | ILM | 60 hr | |
| May 26, 3:15 PM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | ILM | New Hanover | 12 hr |
| May 26, 7:57 PM EDT | Beach Hazards Statement | ILM | Brunswick | 24 hr |
| May 26, 11:39 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | ILM | Horry, Marion | 21 days |
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Sources
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