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Rip Current Statement 22, NWS Wilmington, NC

September 13, 2020Georgetown County, Horry County, South Carolina; Brunswick County, New Hanover County, Pender County, North Carolina

NWS Wilmington, NC issued this rip current statement at Sep 13, 2020, 7:53 PM EDT for Georgetown County, Horry County, South Carolina; Brunswick County, New Hanover County, Pender County, North Carolina. It took effect at Sep 14, 2020, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 14 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 13, 2020, 7:53 PM EDT (23:53 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 14, 2020, 6:00 AM EDT
Expired
Sep 14, 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, 11.9 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Newport, NC at 12:00Z on 2020-09-13Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 666 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Newport, NC at 12:00Z on 2020-09-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 98 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
666 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-69 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
516 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
17 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
98 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
59 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.9

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The text

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WHUS42 KILM 132353
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
753 PM EDT Sun Sep 13 2020

NCZ106-108-110-140800-
/O.CAN.KILM.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-200914T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0022.200914T1000Z-200915T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-
753 PM EDT Sun Sep 13 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT MONDAY THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Pender, Coastal New Hanover and Coastal 
  Brunswick Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Monday 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.

&&

$$

NCZ107-140100-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0074.000000T0000Z-200914T0100Z/
Inland New Hanover-
753 PM EDT Sun Sep 13 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 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 9 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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 13/07 PM     5.6        0.9        0.9        1      Minor    
 14/07 AM     5.1        0.4        0.9        1       None    
 14/08 PM     5.8        1.1        0.9        1      Minor    
 15/08 AM     5.4        0.7        0.9        1       None    
 15/09 PM     6.1        1.4        1.0        1      Minor    
 16/09 AM     5.8        1.1        1.0        1      Minor

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
764 
WHUS42 KILM 140057
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
857 PM EDT Sun Sep 13 2020

NCZ107-141200-
/O.CAN.KILM.CF.Y.0074.000000T0000Z-200914T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0075.200914T2200Z-200915T0200Z/
Inland New Hanover-
857 PM EDT Sun Sep 13 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TO 10 PM EDT
MONDAY...

* 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 6 PM to 10 PM EDT Monday.

* 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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 14/07 AM     5.0        0.3        0.8        1       None    
 14/08 PM     5.8        1.1        0.9        1      Minor    
 15/08 AM     5.5        0.8        1.0        1      Minor    
 15/08 PM     6.2        1.5        1.2        1      Minor    
 16/09 AM     5.9        1.2        1.1        1      Minor

&&

$$

NCZ106-108-110-141200-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0022.200914T1000Z-200915T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-
857 PM EDT Sun Sep 13 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT MONDAY
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Pender, Coastal Brunswick and Coastal New 
  Hanover Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Monday 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.

&&

$$
894 
WHUS42 KILM 140840
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
440 AM EDT Mon Sep 14 2020

NCZ107-150000-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0075.200914T2200Z-200915T0200Z/
Inland New Hanover-
440 AM EDT Mon Sep 14 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TO 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...From 6 PM to 10 PM EDT Monday.

* 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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 14/07 AM     5.0        0.3        0.8        1       None    
 14/08 PM     5.8        1.1        0.9        1      Minor    
 15/08 AM     5.5        0.8        1.0        1      Minor    
 15/08 PM     6.2        1.5        1.2        1      Minor    
 16/09 AM     5.9        1.2        1.1        1      Minor    
 16/09 PM     6.1        1.4        1.0        1      Minor

&&

$$

SCZ054-056-150000-
/O.EXA.KILM.RP.S.0022.200914T1000Z-200915T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
440 AM EDT Mon Sep 14 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Monday 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.

&&

$$

NCZ106-108-110-150000-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0022.200914T1000Z-200915T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-
440 AM EDT Mon Sep 14 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Pender, Coastal Brunswick and Coastal New 
  Hanover Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Monday 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.

&&

$$

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291 
WHUS42 KILM 141617
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1217 PM EDT Mon Sep 14 2020

NCZ106-108-150000-
/O.EXB.KILM.CF.Y.0075.200914T2100Z-200914T2300Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-200915T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
1217 PM EDT Mon Sep 14 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half 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 Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.

* WHEN...Coastal Flood Advisory 5 PM to 7 PM EDT this evening.
  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. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from
  shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High water run-up is expected late
  afternoon to early evening along area beaches, this can be
  dangerous to beachgoers.

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, 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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 14/06 PM     6.4        1.9        1.3        1      Minor    
 15/06 AM     6.0        1.5        1.5        4      Minor    
 15/06 PM     6.7        2.2        1.4        4      Minor    
 16/07 AM     6.2        1.7        1.3        2      Minor    
 16/07 PM     6.6        2.1        1.1        1      Minor    
 17/08 AM     6.2        1.7        0.9        1      Minor

&&

$$

NCZ107-150030-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0075.200914T2200Z-200915T0200Z/
Inland New Hanover-
1217 PM EDT Mon Sep 14 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TO 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...From 6 PM to 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

&&

$$

NCZ110-SCZ054-056-150000-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-200915T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
1217 PM EDT Mon Sep 14 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Strong and dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal 
  Georgetown Counties. In North Carolina, 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.

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.

&&

$$

8
869 
WHUS42 KILM 142300
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
700 PM EDT Mon Sep 14 2020

NCZ106-108-150000-
/O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0075.000000T0000Z-200914T2300Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-200915T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
700 PM EDT Mon Sep 14 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.

* WHEN...Coastal Flood Advisory expired at 7 PM EDT this evening.
  High Rip Current Risk remains in effect 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.

&&

$$

NCZ107-150200-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0075.000000T0000Z-200915T0200Z/
Inland New Hanover-
700 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

&&

$$

NCZ110-SCZ054-056-150000-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-200915T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
700 PM EDT Mon Sep 14 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Strong and dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal 
  Georgetown Counties. In North Carolina, 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.

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.

&&

$$
099 
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

&&

$$

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The office that day

Everything else NWS Wilmington, NC issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 13, 4:21 PM EDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryILMNew Hanover5 hr

Nearby

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.