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Rip Current Statement 20, NWS Wilmington, NC
NWS Wilmington, NC issued this rip current statement at Jul 31, 2020, 7:50 PM EDT for Georgetown County, Horry County, South Carolina; Brunswick County, New Hanover County, Pender County, North Carolina. It took effect at Aug 1, 2020, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 4 days.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jul 31, 2020, 7:50 PM EDT (23:50 UTC)
- In effect from
- Aug 1, 2020, 6:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Aug 4, 2020, 8:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 4 days
- 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 23:51 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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, 11.8 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
- 1168 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -26 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 772 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 27 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 94 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 86 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
966 WHUS42 KILM 312350 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 750 PM EDT Fri Jul 31 2020 NCZ106-108-110-011100- /O.CAN.KILM.BH.S.0028.000000T0000Z-200801T0000Z/ /O.CAN.KILM.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-200801T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0029.200801T1000Z-200802T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0020.200801T1000Z-200802T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick- 750 PM EDT Fri Jul 31 2020 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, strong south to north long shore current expected. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Pender, Coastal New Hanover and Coastal Brunswick Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Saturday through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...There is a high risk of rip currents. Life threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. && $$ SCZ054-056-011100- /O.CAN.KILM.BH.S.0028.000000T0000Z-200801T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0029.200801T1000Z-200802T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0020.200801T1000Z-200802T0000Z/ Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown- 750 PM EDT Fri Jul 31 2020 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, strong south to north long shore current expected. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Saturday through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...There is a high risk of rip currents. Life threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. && $$
19 follow-up statements
527
WHUS42 KILM 010733
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
333 AM EDT Sat Aug 1 2020
NCZ107-012000-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0061.200802T0000Z-200802T0300Z/
Inland New Hanover-
333 AM EDT Sat Aug 1 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM TO 11 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...From 8 PM to 11 PM EDT this evening.
* 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...
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
01/08 AM 4.7 0.0 0.6 1 None
01/09 PM 5.6 0.9 0.6 1 Minor
02/09 AM 4.7 0.0 0.6 1 None
02/10 PM 5.7 1.0 0.7 1 Minor
03/10 AM 4.8 0.1 0.7 1 None
03/11 PM 5.6 0.9 0.7 1 Minor
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-110-SCZ054-056-012000-
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0029.200801T1000Z-200802T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0020.200801T1000Z-200802T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
333 AM EDT Sat Aug 1 2020
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, strong south to north
longshore current expected. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal
Georgetown Counties. In North Carolina, Coastal Pender,
Coastal New Hanover and Coastal Brunswick Counties.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water. Longshore currents can sweep
swimmers and surfer into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other
hazardous areas.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
&&
$$631
WHUS42 KILM 011956
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
356 PM EDT Sat Aug 1 2020
NCZ107-020000-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0061.200802T0000Z-200802T0300Z/
Inland New Hanover-
356 PM EDT Sat Aug 1 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM TO 11 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...From 8 PM to 11 PM EDT this evening.
* 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...
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
01/09 PM 5.7 1.0 0.7 1 Minor
02/09 AM 4.8 0.1 0.7 1 None
02/10 PM 5.8 1.1 0.8 1 Minor
03/10 AM 4.9 0.2 0.8 1 None
03/11 PM 5.8 1.1 0.9 1 Minor
04/11 AM 4.9 0.2 0.8 1 None
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-110-SCZ054-056-020000-
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0029.000000T0000Z-200802T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200802T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
356 PM EDT Sat Aug 1 2020
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, strong south to north
longshore current expected. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal
Georgetown Counties. In North Carolina, Coastal Pender,
Coastal New Hanover and Coastal Brunswick Counties.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water. Longshore currents can sweep
swimmers and surfer into rip currents, piers, jetties, and
other hazardous areas.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
&&
$$
19007
WHUS42 KILM 012345
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
745 PM EDT Sat Aug 1 2020
NCZ106-108-110-SCZ054-056-020300-
/O.EXP.KILM.BH.S.0029.000000T0000Z-200802T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KILM.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200803T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
745 PM EDT Sat Aug 1 2020
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal
Georgetown Counties. In North Carolina, Coastal Pender,
Coastal New Hanover and Coastal Brunswick Counties.
* WHEN...Through Sunday 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.
&&
$$
NCZ107-020300-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0061.200802T0000Z-200802T0300Z/
Inland New Hanover-
745 PM EDT Sat Aug 1 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...The lowest parts of USS North Carolina Road and low
spots of Battleship Road begin to flood. Water begins to
spread out of the storm drains onto Water Street just south of
Market Street in downtown Wilmington.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington - Flood Stage 5.5 FT
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.7 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.0 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
01/09 PM 5.7 1.0 0.7 1 Minor
02/09 AM 4.8 0.1 0.7 1 None
02/10 PM 5.8 1.1 0.8 1 Minor
03/10 AM 4.9 0.2 0.8 1 None
03/11 PM 5.8 1.1 0.9 1 Minor
04/11 AM 4.9 0.2 0.8 1 None
&&
$$
9536 WHUS42 KILM 020242 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 1042 PM EDT Sat Aug 1 2020 NCZ107-020345- /O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0061.000000T0000Z-200802T0300Z/ Inland New Hanover- 1042 PM EDT Sat Aug 1 2020 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING... $$ NCZ106-108-110-SCZ054-056-021045- /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200803T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick- Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown- 1042 PM EDT Sat Aug 1 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. In North Carolina, Coastal Pender, Coastal New Hanover and Coastal Brunswick Counties. * WHEN...Through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ 9
653
WHUS42 KILM 020605
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
205 AM EDT Sun Aug 2 2020
NCZ107-022000-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0062.200803T0000Z-200803T0300Z/
Inland New Hanover-
205 AM EDT Sun Aug 2 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM TO 11 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...From 8 PM to 11 PM EDT this evening.
* 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...
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
02/09 AM 4.9 0.2 0.8 1 None
02/10 PM 5.7 1.0 0.7 1 Minor
03/10 AM 5.0 0.3 0.9 1 None
03/11 PM 6.0 1.3 1.1 1 Minor
04/11 AM 4.8 0.1 0.7 1 None
04/11 PM 5.5 0.8 0.7 1 Minor
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-110-SCZ054-056-022000-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200803T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
205 AM EDT Sun Aug 2 2020
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal
Georgetown Counties. In North Carolina, Coastal Pender,
Coastal New Hanover and Coastal Brunswick Counties.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$352
WHUS42 KILM 021741
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
141 PM EDT Sun Aug 2 2020
NCZ107-030300-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0062.200803T0000Z-200803T0300Z/
Inland New Hanover-
141 PM EDT Sun Aug 2 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM TO 11 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...From 8 PM to 11 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
02/10 PM 5.9 1.2 0.9 1 Minor
03/10 AM 5.0 0.3 0.9 1 None
03/11 PM 6.6 1.9 1.7 1 Minor
04/11 AM 4.8 0.1 0.7 1 None
04/11 PM 5.6 0.9 0.8 1 Minor
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-110-SCZ054-056-030000-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200803T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
141 PM EDT Sun Aug 2 2020
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal
Georgetown Counties. In North Carolina, Coastal Pender,
Coastal New Hanover and Coastal Brunswick Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$849
WHUS42 KILM 022335
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
735 PM EDT Sun Aug 2 2020
NCZ107-030300-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0062.200803T0000Z-200803T0300Z/
Inland New Hanover-
735 PM EDT Sun Aug 2 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 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 11 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
02/10 PM 5.9 1.2 0.9 1 Minor
03/10 AM 5.0 0.3 0.9 1 None
03/11 PM 6.6 1.9 1.7 1 Minor
04/11 AM 4.8 0.1 0.7 1 None
04/11 PM 5.6 0.9 0.8 1 Minor
05/12 PM 4.8 0.1 0.7 1 None
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-110-SCZ054-056-030330-
/O.EXT.KILM.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200804T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
735 PM EDT Sun Aug 2 2020
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal
Georgetown Counties. In North Carolina, Coastal Pender,
Coastal New Hanover and Coastal Brunswick Counties.
* WHEN...Through Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
9046 WHUS42 KILM 030253 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 1053 PM EDT Sun Aug 2 2020 NCZ107-030400- /O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0062.000000T0000Z-200803T0300Z/ Inland New Hanover- 1053 PM EDT Sun Aug 2 2020 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING... Any residual high water near the Cape Fear River should quickly drain away as the tide falls. $$ NCZ106-108-110-SCZ054-056-031100- /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200804T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick- Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown- 1053 PM EDT Sun Aug 2 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. In North Carolina, Coastal Pender, Coastal New Hanover and Coastal Brunswick Counties. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ 9
583 WHUS42 KILM 030644 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 244 AM EDT Mon Aug 3 2020 SCZ054-056-032000- /O.NEW.KILM.SU.Y.0002.200803T2100Z-200804T0900Z/ /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200804T0000Z/ Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown- 244 AM EDT Mon Aug 3 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 10 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM EDT Tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion and overwash. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. 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. && $$ NCZ106-108-110-032000- /O.NEW.KILM.SU.Y.0002.200804T0000Z-200804T1300Z/ /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200804T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick- 244 AM EDT Mon Aug 3 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 10 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Pender, Coastal New Hanover and Coastal Brunswick Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 9 AM EDT Tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion and overwash. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
425 WHUS42 KILM 030930 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 530 AM EDT Mon Aug 3 2020 SCZ054-056-032000- /O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0002.200803T2100Z-200804T0900Z/ /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200804T0000Z/ Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown- 530 AM EDT Mon Aug 3 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM EDT Tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion and overwash. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. 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. && $$ NCZ106-108-110-032000- /O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0002.200804T0000Z-200804T1300Z/ /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200804T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick- 530 AM EDT Mon Aug 3 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Pender, Coastal New Hanover and Coastal Brunswick Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 9 AM EDT Tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion and overwash. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
148
WHUS42 KILM 031802
CFWILM
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
202 PM EDT Mon Aug 3 2020
NCZ107-040600-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.W.0001.200804T0000Z-200804T0600Z/
Inland New Hanover-
202 PM EDT Mon Aug 3 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM
EDT TUESDAY...
* WHAT...One to two feet 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 8 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Water as deep as a foot covering potions of
Battleship Road and USS North Carolina Road with 12 to 18
inches of water over the lowest spots on each road. Water over
six inches deep along River Road about a quarter mile south of
The Cape Boulevard. Water covering more than two 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...
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.
&&
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
03/11 PM 7.1 2.4 2.2 1 Moderate
04/11 AM 4.9 0.2 0.8 1 None
04/11 PM 5.8 1.1 1.0 1 Minor
05/12 PM 5.1 0.4 1.0 1 None
06/12 AM 5.7 1.0 1.0 1 Minor
06/12 PM 4.9 0.2 0.9 1 None
&&
$$
SCZ054-056-040700-
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0002.200803T2100Z-200804T0900Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200804T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
202 PM EDT Mon Aug 3 2020
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 5 AM EDT TUESDAY...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 2
to 10 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current
Risk, dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to
5 AM EDT Tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM
EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-110-040700-
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0002.200804T0000Z-200804T1300Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200804T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-
202 PM EDT Mon Aug 3 2020
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
9 AM EDT TUESDAY...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 2
to 11 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current
Risk, dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender, Coastal New Hanover and Coastal
Brunswick Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 9
AM EDT Tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT
this evening.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
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.
&&
$$454
WHUS42 KILM 032337
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
737 PM EDT Mon Aug 3 2020
SCZ054-056-040900-
/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200804T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200804T0900Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
737 PM EDT Mon Aug 3 2020
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Large breaking waves up to 8 feet in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
&&
$$
NCZ107-040600-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.W.0001.200804T0000Z-200804T0600Z/
Inland New Hanover-
737 PM EDT Mon Aug 3 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...One to two feet 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 2 AM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Water as deep as a foot covering potions of
Battleship Road and USS North Carolina Road with 12 to 18
inches of water over the lowest spots on each road. Water over
six inches deep along River Road about a quarter mile south of
The Cape Boulevard. Water covering more than two 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...
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.
&&
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
03/11 PM 7.1 2.4 2.2 1 Moderate
04/11 AM 4.9 0.2 0.8 1 None
04/11 PM 5.8 1.1 1.0 1 Minor
05/12 PM 5.1 0.4 1.0 1 None
06/12 AM 5.7 1.0 1.0 1 Minor
06/12 PM 4.9 0.2 0.9 1 None
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-110-040930-
/O.EXT.KILM.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200805T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0002.200804T0000Z-200804T1300Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-
737 PM EDT Mon Aug 3 2020
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT TUESDAY...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to
10 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current
Risk, dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender, Coastal New Hanover and Coastal
Brunswick Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 9 AM EDT Tuesday. For
the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
9739
WHUS42 KILM 040454
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1254 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020
NCZ107-040800-
/O.EXT.KILM.CF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200804T0800Z/
Inland New Hanover-
1254 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...One to two feet 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 2 AM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Water as deep as a foot covering potions of
Battleship Road and USS North Carolina Road with 12 to 18
inches of water over the lowest spots on each road. Water over
six inches deep along River Road about a quarter mile south of
The Cape Boulevard. Water covering more than two 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...
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.
&&
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
04/11 AM 4.9 0.2 0.8 1 None
04/11 PM 5.8 1.1 1.0 1 Minor
05/12 PM 5.1 0.4 1.0 1 None
06/12 AM 5.7 1.0 1.0 1 Minor
06/12 PM 4.9 0.2 0.9 1 None
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-110-041300-
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200804T1300Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200805T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-
1254 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to
10 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current
Risk, dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender, Coastal New Hanover and Coastal
Brunswick Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 9 AM EDT Tuesday. For
the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
SCZ054-056-040900-
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200804T0900Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
1254 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...Large breaking waves up to 8 feet in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
&&
$$
7806
WHUS42 KILM 040731
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
331 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020
SCZ054-056-040845-
/O.CAN.KILM.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200804T0900Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
331 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
As Isaias moves to the northeast and the winds blow offshore the
seas are dimisnishing along Horry and Georgetown counties.
Therefore, the high surf advisory has been canceled.
$$
NCZ107-041545-
/O.EXT.KILM.CF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200804T1600Z/
Inland New Hanover-
331 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...
* WHAT...Water levels in downtown Wilmington and points south
continue to drop but are expected to increase as the morning
high tide which is around 11 AM. Thus the coastal flood warning
will continue as river levels are expected to reach above 6 feet
this morning.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...Until noon EDT today.
* IMPACTS...Water as deep as a foot covering potions of
Battleship Road and USS North Carolina Road with 12 to 18
inches of water over the lowest spots on each road. Water over
six inches deep along River Road about a quarter mile south of
The Cape Boulevard. Water covering more than two 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...
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.
&&
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
04/11 AM 6.4 1.7 2.3 1 Minor
04/11 PM 7.1 2.4 2.3 1 Moderate
05/12 PM 6.2 1.5 2.1 1 Minor
06/12 AM 6.6 1.9 1.9 1 Minor
06/12 PM 5.5 0.8 1.5 1 Minor
07/01 AM 5.8 1.1 1.3 1 Minor
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-110-041545-
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200804T1300Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200805T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-
331 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to
10 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current
Risk, dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender, Coastal New Hanover and Coastal
Brunswick Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 9 AM EDT Tuesday. For
the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$652
WHUS42 KILM 040910
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
510 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020
NCZ107-041600-
/O.CAN.KILM.CF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200804T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0063.200804T1200Z-200804T1600Z/
Inland New Hanover-
510 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...
* 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...Until noon EDT today.
* 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 beginning near the courthouse steps to about a block
south of Market Street. 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
04/11 AM 6.4 1.7 2.3 1 Minor
04/11 PM 7.1 2.4 2.3 1 Moderate
05/12 PM 6.2 1.5 2.1 1 Minor
06/12 AM 6.6 1.9 1.9 1 Minor
06/12 PM 5.5 0.8 1.5 1 Minor
07/01 AM 5.8 1.1 1.3 1 Minor
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-110-041715-
/O.CAN.KILM.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200804T1300Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200805T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-
510 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to
10 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current
Risk, dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender, Coastal Brunswick and Coastal New
Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$068 WHUS42 KILM 041531 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 1131 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020 NCZ107-041645- /O.CAN.KILM.CF.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-200804T1600Z/ Inland New Hanover- 1131 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... $$ NCZ106-108-110-042345- /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200805T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick- 1131 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to 10 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Pender, Coastal Brunswick and Coastal New Hanover Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
353
WHUS42 KILM 041914
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
314 PM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020
NCZ107-050600-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0064.200805T0200Z-200805T0600Z/
Inland New Hanover-
314 PM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 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 10 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Wednesday.
* 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...
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
04/11 PM 5.7 1.0 0.9 1 Minor
05/12 PM 5.0 0.3 0.9 1 None
06/12 AM 5.7 1.0 1.0 1 Minor
06/12 PM 5.0 0.3 1.0 1 None
07/01 AM 5.5 0.8 1.0 1 Minor
07/01 PM 4.9 0.2 0.9 1 None
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-110-050000-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200805T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-
314 PM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to
10 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current
Risk, dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender, Coastal Brunswick and Coastal New
Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$047
WHUS42 KILM 041928
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
328 PM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020
NCZ107-050600-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0064.200805T0200Z-200805T0600Z/
Inland New Hanover-
328 PM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 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 10 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Wednesday.
* 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...
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
04/11 PM 5.7 1.0 0.9 1 Minor
05/12 PM 5.0 0.3 0.9 1 None
06/12 AM 5.7 1.0 1.0 1 Minor
06/12 PM 5.0 0.3 1.0 1 None
07/01 AM 5.5 0.8 1.0 1 Minor
07/01 PM 4.9 0.2 0.9 1 None
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-110-050000-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200805T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-
328 PM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender, Coastal Brunswick and Coastal New
Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$258
WHUS42 KILM 042358
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
758 PM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020
NCZ106-108-110-050100-
/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200805T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-
758 PM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
$$
NCZ107-050600-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0064.200805T0200Z-200805T0600Z/
Inland New Hanover-
758 PM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...The lowest parts of USS North Carolina Road and low
spots of Battleship Road begin to flood. Water begins to
spread out of the storm drains onto Water Street just south of
Market Street in downtown Wilmington.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington - Flood Stage 5.5 FT
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.7 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.0 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
04/11 PM 5.7 1.0 0.9 1 Minor
05/12 PM 5.0 0.3 0.9 1 None
06/12 AM 5.7 1.0 1.0 1 Minor
06/12 PM 5.0 0.3 1.0 1 None
07/01 AM 5.5 0.8 1.0 1 Minor
07/01 PM 4.9 0.2 0.9 1 None
&&
$$
8The office that day
Everything else NWS Wilmington, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 4:48 AM EDT | Heat Advisory | ILM | Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Georgetown, Horry, Marion and 2 more | 14 hr |
| Jul 31, 7:50 PM EDT | Beach Hazards Statement | ILM | Georgetown, Horry | 24 hr |
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Rip Current Statements in North Carolina, 2020Rip Current Statements in South Carolina, 2020Every rip current statement in 2020
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.