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Rip Current Statement 23, NWS Wilmington, NC

September 14, 2020Brunswick County, New Hanover County, Pender County, North Carolina; Georgetown County, Horry County, South Carolina

NWS Wilmington, NC issued this rip current statement at Sep 14, 2020, 8:06 PM EDT for Brunswick County, New Hanover County, Pender County, North Carolina; Georgetown County, Horry County, South Carolina. It was in force for 24 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 14, 2020, 8:06 PM EDT (00:06 UTC)
Expired
Sep 15, 2020, 8:00 PM EDT
In force
24 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 00:05 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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Newport, NC (KMHX), launched 00:00Z, 0.1 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 00:00Z on 2020-09-15Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 890 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Newport, NC at 00:00Z on 2020-09-15The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -22 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
890 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-11 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
610 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
14 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-22 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
45 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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WHUS42 KILM 150006
CFWILM

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

NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-151015-
/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-200915T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0023.200915T0006Z-200916T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0033.200915T1000Z-200916T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry-
Coastal Georgetown-
806 PM EDT Mon Sep 14 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT TUESDAY
THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
  For the Beach Hazards Statement, strong north to south longshore
  current expected.

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

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday evening. 
  For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 6 AM EDT Tuesday through 
  Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper water. Longshore currents can carry
  swimmers quickly down the beach.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and yell or wave for help.

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

NCZ110-151015-
/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-200915T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0023.200915T0006Z-200916T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
806 PM EDT Mon Sep 14 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.

* WHEN...Through Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and yell or wave for help.

&&

$$

NCZ107-150200-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0075.000000T0000Z-200915T0200Z/
Inland New Hanover-
806 PM EDT Mon Sep 14 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level 
  expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal 
  waterways.

* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown 
  Wilmington.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...North of the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge, one spot on 
  Battleship Road is covered with water about three inches deep. 
  The westbound lane of USS North Carolina Road is covered with 
  water up to six inches deep. In downtown Wilmington, about a 
  block of Water Street just south of Market Street is covered 
  with about three inches of water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Cape Fear River at Wilmington - Flood Stage 5.5 FT
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.7 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.0 ft, Major 5.3 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 14/08 PM     5.9        1.2        1.0        1      Minor    
 15/08 AM     5.5        0.8        1.0        1      Minor    
 15/09 PM     6.2        1.5        1.1        1      Minor    
 16/09 AM     5.9        1.2        1.1        1      Minor    
 16/10 PM     6.3        1.6        1.1        1      Minor    
 17/10 AM     5.8        1.1        0.8        1      Minor

&&

$$

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4 follow-up statements
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WHUS42 KILM 150224
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1024 PM EDT Mon Sep 14 2020

NCZ107-150330-
/O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0075.000000T0000Z-200915T0200Z/
Inland New Hanover-
1024 PM EDT Mon Sep 14 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Water levels have decreased below advisory thresholds. 

$$

NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-151100-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-200916T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0033.200915T1000Z-200916T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry-
Coastal Georgetown-
1024 PM EDT Mon Sep 14 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT
TUESDAY THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 
  For the Beach Hazards Statement, strong north to south 
  longshore current expected.

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

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday evening. 
  For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 6 AM EDT Tuesday through 
  Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water. Longshore currents can carry 
  swimmers quickly down the beach.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and yell or wave for help.

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

NCZ110-151100-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-200916T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
1024 PM EDT Mon Sep 14 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.

* WHEN...Through Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and yell or wave for help.

&&

$$

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186 
WHUS42 KILM 150917
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
517 AM EDT Tue Sep 15 2020

NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-152000-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0076.200915T2000Z-200916T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-200916T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0033.200915T1000Z-200916T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry-
Coastal Georgetown-
517 AM EDT Tue Sep 15 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, between 1/2 to 1 foot of
  inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near
  shorelines, tidal waterways and marsh areas during a 4 hour
  window centered at high tide which occurs around 630 pm today.
 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
  For the Beach Hazards Statement, strong north to south 
  longshore current expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon
  to 8 PM EDT this evening.

  For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening.
  For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Sound-side flooding will affect local roadways such 
  as Garden City Beach with water on Atlantic and Cypress avenues.
  Storm water drains will back up and flood local roadways.

  Minor street flooding may occur such as sound-side of Carolina 
  Beach, for example along Canal Drive. In addition, minor 
  flooding may occur across low-lying roads at the southern end
  of Topsail Island.

  Water may overflow marshes and from the sound-side and reach 
  local and nearby roadways.

  Minor beach erosion along area beaches is possible especially 
  ones made vulnerable by Hurricane Isaias.

  Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore 
  into deeper water. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Springmaid Pier at Myrtle Beach - Flood Stage 7.5 FT
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.5 ft, Moderate 8.5 ft, Major 10.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.9 ft, Moderate 2.9 ft, Major 4.9 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 15/06 AM     6.6        1.0        1.2        4       None    
 15/06 PM     7.8        2.2        1.3        5      Minor    
 16/07 AM     6.9        1.3        1.0        4       None    
 16/07 PM     7.9        2.3        1.2        3      Minor    
 17/08 AM     7.1        1.5        0.8        3       None    
 17/08 PM     7.6        2.0        0.8        3      Minor

Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach - Flood Stage 6.0 FT
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 15/06 AM     6.0        1.5        1.5        4      Minor    
 15/06 PM     6.8        2.3        1.5        5      Minor    
 16/07 AM     6.2        1.7        1.3        4      Minor    
 16/07 PM     6.7        2.2        1.2        4      Minor    
 17/08 AM     6.3        1.8        1.0        3      Minor    
 17/08 PM     6.5        2.0        1.0        3      Minor

&&

$$

NCZ110-152000-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0076.200915T2000Z-200916T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-200916T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
517 AM EDT Tue Sep 15 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, between 1/2 to 1 foot of
  inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near
  shorelines, tidal waterways and marsh areas during a 4 hour
  window centered at high tide which occurs around 630 pm today.

  For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 4 PM this 
  afternoon to 8 PM EDT this evening. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Water may overflow marshes and from the sound-side and
  reach local and nearby roadways. Minor beach erosion along area
  beaches is possible especially ones made vulnerable by Hurricane
  Isaias. 

  Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore 
  into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach - Flood Stage 6.0 FT
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 15/06 AM     6.0        1.5        1.5        4      Minor    
 15/06 PM     6.8        2.3        1.5        4      Minor    
 16/07 AM     6.2        1.7        1.3        3      Minor    
 16/07 PM     6.7        2.2        1.2        3      Minor    
 17/08 AM     6.3        1.8        1.0        3      Minor    
 17/08 PM     6.5        2.0        1.0        3      Minor

&&

$$

NCZ107-152000-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0076.200915T2300Z-200916T0300Z/
Inland New Hanover-
517 AM EDT Tue Sep 15 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TO 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level 
  expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal 
  waterways.

* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown 
  Wilmington.

* WHEN...From 7 PM to 11 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Water is over a foot deep on the lowest parts of
  Battleship Road and USS North Carolina Road with several
  locations having three to six inches of water. Water over three
  inches deep on River Road south of The Cape Boulevard. In
  downtown Wilmington, Water Street is covered for about two
  blocks. The deepest water on Water Street is six to 12 inches 
  deep in the center of the road just south of Market Street.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Cape Fear River at Wilmington - Flood Stage 5.5 FT
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.7 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.0 ft, Major 5.3 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 15/08 AM     5.7        1.0        1.2        2      Minor    
 15/09 PM     6.3        1.6        1.2        2      Minor    
 16/09 AM     5.9        1.2        1.1        1      Minor    
 16/09 PM     6.2        1.5        1.1        1      Minor    
 17/10 AM     6.0        1.3        1.0        1      Minor    
 17/10 PM     6.3        1.6        1.0        1      Minor

&&

$$

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316 
WHUS42 KILM 151630
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1230 PM EDT Tue Sep 15 2020

NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-160000-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0076.200915T2000Z-200916T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0033.000000T0000Z-200916T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-200916T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry-
Coastal Georgetown-
1230 PM EDT Tue Sep 15 2020

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
  inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near
  shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Rip Current Risk,
  dangerous rip currents and strong longshore current.

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

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 4 PM this 
  afternoon to 8 PM EDT this evening. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Beach Hazards 
  Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Soundside flooding in Garden City Beach with water on
  Atlantic and Cypress avenues. Storm water drains back up and
  flood Pine Avenue. Minor street flooding occurs on the sound-
  side of Carolina Beach, along Canal Drive from Starfish Lane
  northward. Water gets into yards along the sound, from storm
  drains. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. 

If caught in a rip current, float. Don't swim against the 
current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If 
unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Springmaid Pier at Myrtle Beach - Flood Stage 7.5 FT
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.5 ft, Moderate 8.5 ft, Major 10.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.9 ft, Moderate 2.9 ft, Major 4.9 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 15/06 PM     7.8        2.2        1.3        5       Minor    
 16/07 AM     7.0        1.4        1.1        5       None    
 16/07 PM     7.8        2.2        1.1        5      Minor    
 17/08 AM     7.1        1.5        0.8        4       None    
 17/08 PM     7.8        2.2        1.0        4      Minor    
 18/09 AM     7.1        1.5        0.5        4       None

Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach - Flood Stage 6.0 FT
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 15/06 PM     6.9        2.4        1.6        6      Minor    
 16/07 AM     6.3        1.8        1.4        6      Minor    
 16/07 PM     6.8        2.3        1.3        6      Minor    
 17/08 AM     6.5        2.0        1.2        5      Minor    
 17/08 PM     6.6        2.1        1.1        5      Minor    
 18/08 AM     6.4        1.9        0.9        5      Minor

&&

$$

NCZ110-160000-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0076.200915T2000Z-200916T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-200916T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
1230 PM EDT Tue Sep 15 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of 
  inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near 
  shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 4 PM this 
  afternoon to 8 PM EDT this evening. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Minor street flooding occurs on the sound-side of
  Carolina Beach, along Canal Drive from Starfish Lane northward.
  Water gets into yards along the sound, but the street flooding
  is mainly the result of salt water backing up through the storm
  drains. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

If caught in a rip current, float. Don't swim against the 
current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If 
unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach - Flood Stage 6.0 FT
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 15/06 PM     6.9        2.4        1.6        4      Minor    
 16/07 AM     6.3        1.8        1.4        4      Minor    
 16/07 PM     6.8        2.3        1.3        4      Minor    
 17/08 AM     6.5        2.0        1.2        3      Minor    
 17/08 PM     6.6        2.1        1.1        3      Minor    
 18/08 AM     6.4        1.9        0.9        3      Minor

&&

$$

NCZ107-160030-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0076.200915T2300Z-200916T0300Z/
Inland New Hanover-
1230 PM EDT Tue Sep 15 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TO 11 PM
EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level 
  expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal 
  waterways.

* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown 
  Wilmington.

* WHEN...From 7 PM to 11 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Water is six to 12 inches deep on the lowest parts 
  of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina Road. Water begins 
  to spread on to River Road about a quarter mile south of The 
  Cape Boulevard. In downtown Wilmington, water covers more than 
  a block of Water Street near Market Street with three to six 
  inches of water just south of Market Street.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Cape Fear River at Wilmington - Flood Stage 5.5 FT
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.7 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.0 ft, Major 5.3 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 15/08 PM     6.2        1.5        1.2        1      Minor    
 16/09 AM     5.9        1.2        1.1        1      Minor    
 16/10 PM     6.3        1.6        1.1        1      Minor    
 17/10 AM     5.9        1.2        0.9        1      Minor    
 17/10 PM     6.3        1.6        1.0        1      Minor

&&

$$

8
154 
WHUS42 KILM 152347
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
747 PM EDT Tue Sep 15 2020

NCZ106-108-SCZ056-160800-
/O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-200916T0000Z/
/O.EXP.KILM.BH.S.0033.000000T0000Z-200916T0000Z/
/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-200916T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0024.200916T1000Z-200917T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Georgetown-
747 PM EDT Tue Sep 15 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected Wednesday.

* WHERE...In South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown County. In North 
  Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Wednesday through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A moderate longshore north to south
  longshore current is expected on Wednesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

SCZ054-160100-
/O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-200916T0000Z/
/O.EXP.KILM.BH.S.0033.000000T0000Z-200916T0000Z/
/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-200916T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-
747 PM EDT Tue Sep 15 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...


$$

NCZ110-160100-
/O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-200916T0000Z/
/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-200916T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
747 PM EDT Tue Sep 15 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...


$$

NCZ107-160300-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-200916T0300Z/
Inland New Hanover-
747 PM EDT Tue Sep 15 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low- 
  lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown 
  Wilmington.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Water is six to 12 inches deep on the lowest parts 
  of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina Road. Water begins 
  to spread on to River Road about a quarter mile south of The 
  Cape Boulevard. In downtown Wilmington, water covers more than 
  a block of Water Street near Market Street with three to six 
  inches of water just south of Market Street.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Cape Fear River at Wilmington - Flood Stage 5.5 FT
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.7 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.0 ft, Major 5.3 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 15/08 PM     6.2        1.5        1.2        1      Minor    
 16/09 AM     5.9        1.2        1.1        1      Minor    
 16/10 PM     6.3        1.6        1.1        1      Minor    
 17/10 AM     5.9        1.2        0.9        1      Minor    
 17/10 PM     6.3        1.6        1.0        1      Minor    
 18/11 AM     6.0        1.3        0.8        1      Minor

&&

$$

9

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this rip current statement went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Wilmington, NC wrote its last area forecast discussion before this rip current statement went out at Sep 14, 7:30 PM EDT, 36 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Sep 14, 7:30 PM EDT, 36 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
730 PM EDT Mon Sep 14 2020

.SYNOPSIS...
A changeable period upcoming, with a cold front bringing cooler
and drier air early Tuesday through Wednesday morning.
Meanwhile, copious moisture from Sally in the Gulf states will
begin to take a right turn, and overspread the Carolinas with
periods of soaking rain later this week. The moisture from Sally
is expected to pull off the coast early this weekend. Elevated
rip current risks and hazardous marine conditions can be
expected much of this week.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT/...
We await a cold front, but ahead of it, the last day this warm
for a while. Changes this issuance are to delay and scale back
pop values in early going, with best chance of rain tonight,
then breezy drying trends Tuesday as absolute humidity takes a
drop, in moderate post frontal NE winds. The drying will briefly
bring improved sky trends, but are apt to fill back in late
Tuesday as Sally clouds begin to barge into the picture. Slight
cooling and partial sunshine should bring max-T into the low 80s
Tuesday.

Because of low-level drying and stability, no mentionable pop
values planned Tuesday, but late Tuesday night prior to
daybreak, a coastal warm front will edge landward near our
coastal land zones into very early Wednesday. As such a slight
uptick in pop values were painted in to account for this
approaching oceanic feature.

&&

.SHORT TERM /WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT/...
Lingering ridging on Wednesday with a stalled boundary to the
south will maintain seasonable and relatively dry weather early
on Wednesday, with copious high clouds advecting from Hurricane
Sally. Deep moisture increases during the day as Sally slowly
moves across the Gulf states, and could see scattered showers
develop later on Wednesday, particularly over NE SC.
Precipitation chances ramp up on Thursday as what remains of
Sally moves across GA and SC, and precipitable water values
increase to over 2 inches. Northeast SC is in marginal risk of
excessive rainfall for Day 3, Thursday through Thursday night.
There is a low threat of isolated tornadoes with the remnants of
Sally that bears watching, but there remains uncertainty of the
track and timing to have further details at this time. Highs
near normals with above normal lows due to increased cloud cover
during the short term.

&&

.LONG TERM /FRIDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
The remains of Sally continues to trek across the southeast on
Friday, with the GFS and Canadian much faster with the system
than ECM. Latest NHC forecast has Sally as a tropical depression
over GA on Friday morning. Regardless, moderate rain likely to
continue Friday as deep moisture persists. Sally eventually gets
picked up by a frontal zone that will move across the area on
Saturday. Breezy conditions expected for the weekend through
Monday as strong high pressure builds to the north and tightened
pressure gradient leads to strong NE flow across the east coast.
Cool and dry air will move in late Saturday through Monday with
below normal temps.

&&

.AVIATION /00Z MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
A cold front will continue to push south across the area this
evening with the best chances for -SHRA/-TSRA from KFLO to KCRE and
KMYR through 02Z. TEMPO MVFR CIGs possible near any convection and
later this evening before better drying occurs during Tuesday.
Otherwise, gusty NEly winds possible Tuesday morning with slight
veering during the day.

Extended Outlook... VFR conditions are expected to dominate Tue
night through Wed. MVFR/IFR conditions are possible Wed night
through Fri due to the remnants of Sally affecting the area.

&&

.MARINE...
Today Through Tuesday Night...
A difficult marine period, not only because of building SE
storm swell, but a significant onslaught of NE wind-seas in wake
of a cold front late tonight, chopping away atop the swell.
Occasional gusts to 30 kt appear likely over the warm waters
Tuesday in vigorous mixing, and advisory flags raised this
period. Because of hurricane swell, lowering of advisory flags
will take longer than normal for a high pressure wind event, and
advisory flags are likely to extend to late Wednesday, before
seas subside below 6 ft. Because of low period swell, mariners
may encounter standing wave turbulence in entrances during
outgoing tide, upping the danger level of an already treacherous
marine environment.

Wednesday through Saturday...
Small Craft Advisory currently in effect through 22z Wednesday
for all coastal waters as forecast shows lingering 6 ft seas in
the outer coastal waters. Surface ridging to the north will aid
in easterly flow around 15 kts Wednesday, and seas 4-6 ft due to
E swells from Hurricane Paulette. Conditions relax a bit for
Thursday through Friday, as winds decrease to 5-10 kts and seas
become 3-4 ft, mainly a combination of lingering E Paulette
swell and a S wind wave. Moderate rain expected Thursday through
early Saturday as what remains of Hurricane Sally makes its way
across the southeast. Hazardous marine conditions likely to
redevelop beginning Saturday as strong high pressure builds to
the north and tightened pressure gradient increases NE winds
over the waters to sustained 20-25 kts Saturday and gusts in the
upper 20s. Current forecast has seas increasing to 6-9 ft by
late Saturday, predominantly a building NE swell.

&&

.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
The Coastal Flood Advisory was allowed to expire for Pender and New
Hanover county beaches but remains up for the downtown ILM area for
a couple more hours. Additional advisories are expected Tuesday from
higher astronomical tides and ocean swells expected to cause some
tidal overflow.

&&

.ILM WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
SC...High Rip Current Risk until 8 PM EDT this evening for SCZ054-
     056.
NC...High Rip Current Risk until 8 PM EDT this evening for NCZ106-
     108-110.
     Coastal Flood Advisory until 10 PM EDT this evening for NCZ107.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory from 4 AM Tuesday to 6 PM EDT Wednesday
     for AMZ254-256.
     Small Craft Advisory until 6 PM EDT Wednesday for AMZ250-252.

&&

NEAR TERM...MJC
SHORT TERM...VAO
LONG TERM...VAO
AVIATION...29
MARINE...MJC/VAO
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...MJC/29
Hazardous weather outlook, Sep 14, 3:48 PM EDT, 4 hours 18 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
348 PM EDT Mon Sep 14 2020

NCZ087-096-099-105-109-SCZ017-023-024-032-033-039-055-058-059-152000-
Robeson-Bladen-Columbus-Inland Pender-Inland Brunswick-Marlboro-
Darlington-Dillon-Florence-Marion-Williamsburg-Inland Georgetown-
Central Horry-Northern Horry-
348 PM EDT Mon Sep 14 2020

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast North Carolina and
northeast South Carolina.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ106-108-152000-
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
348 PM EDT Mon Sep 14 2020

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

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   High Rip Current Risk.
   Coastal Flood Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Tuesday through Friday...
Moderate to high rip current risk expected.

Tuesday through Wednesday...
Moderate to strong longshore current expected, especially east
facing beaches.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ107-152000-
Inland New Hanover-
348 PM EDT Mon Sep 14 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Coastal Flood Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Tuesday through Wednesday...
Successive high tides along the Lower Cape Fear River from
Wilmington south, will likely result in minor coastal flooding along
it's banks.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

SCZ054-056-152000-
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
348 PM EDT Mon Sep 14 2020

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

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast South Carolina.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   High Rip Current Risk.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Tuesday through Friday...
Moderate to high rip current risk expected.

Tuesday through Wednesday...
Moderate to strong longshore current expected, especially east
facing beaches.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

AMZ250-252-152000-
Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out 20 nm-
348 PM EDT Mon Sep 14 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the adjacent Coastal Waters.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Small Craft Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Small Craft Advisory.

Another Small Craft Advisory is expected beginnning next Saturday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

AMZ254-256-152000-
Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out
20 nm-
348 PM EDT Mon Sep 14 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TUESDAY TO 6 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the adjacent Coastal Waters.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Small Craft Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Small Craft Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ110-152000-
Coastal Brunswick-
348 PM EDT Mon Sep 14 2020

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

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   High Rip Current Risk.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Tuesday through Friday...
Moderate to high rip current risk expected.

Tuesday through Wednesday...
Moderate to strong longshore current expected, especially east
facing beaches.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

8

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Sep 14, 4:40 PM EDT, 3 hours 26 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
440 PM EDT Mon Sep 14 2020

NCZ087-142130-
Robeson NC-
440 PM EDT Mon Sep 14 2020

...SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT FOR CENTRAL ROBESON COUNTY UNTIL 530 PM
EDT...

At 440 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Wakulla, or near Red Springs, moving southeast at 15 mph.

Winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Lumberton, Red Springs, Pembroke, Maxton, Rowland, Raemon, Shannon,
Buie, Robeson Community College, Wakulla, Barker Ten Mile, Purvis,
Prospect, Elrod, Rennert, Mcdonald, Raynham and Southeastern Regional
Medical Center.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Thunderstorms can pose a variety of threats including gusty winds,
small hail, cloud to ground lightning, and localized flooding. It is
recommended that you remain indoors until the storm passes.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 3465 7894 3447 7927 3470 7940 3477 7933
      3482 7936 3484 7935 3483 7919 3487 7914
TIME...MOT...LOC 2040Z 330DEG 15KT 3479 7928

VAO

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 14, 8:06 PM EDTBeach Hazards StatementILMNew Hanover, Pender24 hr
Sep 15, 5:17 AM EDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryILMBrunswick, New Hanover, Pender18 hr
Sep 15, 7:47 PM EDTRip Current StatementILMNew Hanover, Pender24 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.