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Rip Current Statement 25, NWS Wilmington, NC
NWS Wilmington, NC issued this rip current statement at Sep 16, 2020, 8:04 PM EDT for New Hanover County, Pender County, North Carolina. It took effect at Sep 17, 2020, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 14 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Sep 16, 2020, 8:04 PM EDT (00:04 UTC)
- In effect from
- Sep 17, 2020, 6:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Sep 17, 2020, 8:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 14 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Wilmington, NC
Counties New Hanover County, NC, Pender County, NC
The radar
The Wilmington radar (KLTX), 65 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:04 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The nearest sounding before it
Newport, NC (KMHX), launched 00:00Z, 0.1 hours before the alert went out and 103 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
- 10 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -213 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1058 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 22 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 5 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 75 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
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WHUS42 KILM 170004
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
804 PM EDT Wed Sep 16 2020
NCZ106-108-170615-
/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-200917T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0025.200917T1000Z-200918T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-200918T1500Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
804 PM EDT Wed Sep 16 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THURSDAY THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 11 AM EDT Friday.
For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT Thursday through
Thursday 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. Heavy rain at the time of high tide exacerbates this
problem. 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
17/08 AM 6.4 1.9 1.1 1 Minor
17/08 PM 6.6 2.1 1.1 1-2 Minor
18/08 AM 6.4 1.9 0.9 1-2 Minor
18/09 PM 6.5 2.0 1.1 1 Minor
19/09 AM 7.4 2.9 1.8 1 Minor
&&
$$
SCZ056-170115-
/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-200917T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-200917T0100Z/
Coastal Georgetown-
804 PM EDT Wed Sep 16 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS EXPIRED...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in
low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Georgetown County.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 9 PM EDT this
evening.
* IMPACTS...Soundside flooding in Garden City Beach with water
on Atlantic and Cypress avenues. Storm water drains back up
and flood Pine Avenue.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Springmaid Pier at Myrtle Beach - Flood Stage 7.5 FT
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.5 ft, Moderate 8.5 ft, Major 10.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.9 ft, Moderate 2.9 ft, Major 4.9 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
17/08 AM 7.3 1.7 1.0 2 None
17/08 PM 7.9 2.3 1.1 2-3 Minor
18/09 AM 7.3 1.7 0.7 2-3 None
18/09 PM 7.4 1.8 0.8 2 None
19/09 AM 7.9 2.3 1.1 3-4 Minor
&&
$$
SCZ054-170115-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-200917T0100Z/
Coastal Horry-
804 PM EDT Wed Sep 16 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...Coastal Horry County.
* WHEN...Until 9 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.
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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
17/08 AM 7.3 1.7 1.0 2 None
17/08 PM 7.9 2.3 1.1 2-3 Minor
18/09 AM 7.3 1.7 0.7 2-3 None
18/09 PM 7.4 1.8 0.8 2 None
19/09 AM 7.9 2.3 1.1 3-4 Minor
&&
$$
NCZ107-110-170615-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-200918T1500Z/
Inland New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-
804 PM EDT Wed Sep 16 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
FRIDAY...
* 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 and Coastal Brunswick Counties.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Friday.
* 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
16/10 PM 6.4 1.7 1.2 1 Minor
17/10 AM 6.1 1.4 1.1 1 Minor
17/10 PM 6.4 1.7 1.1 1 Minor
18/11 AM 6.1 1.4 0.9 1 Minor
18/11 PM 6.1 1.4 0.9 1 Minor
19/12 PM 6.5 1.8 1.2 1 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
17/08 AM 6.4 1.9 1.1 1 Minor
17/08 PM 6.6 2.1 1.1 1-2 Minor
18/08 AM 6.4 1.9 0.9 1-2 Minor
18/09 PM 6.5 2.0 1.1 1 Minor
19/09 AM 7.4 2.9 1.8 1 Minor
&&
$$
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WHUS42 KILM 170057
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
857 PM EDT Wed Sep 16 2020
SCZ054-056-170200-
/O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-200917T0100Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
857 PM EDT Wed Sep 16 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
$$
NCZ106-108-170930-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-200918T1500Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0025.200917T1000Z-200918T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
857 PM EDT Wed Sep 16 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THURSDAY
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, flooding will occur
during high tides until 11 AM EDT Friday. For the High Rip
Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT Thursday through Thursday 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. Heavy rain at the time of high tide
exacerbates this problem. 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
17/08 AM 6.4 1.9 1.1 1 Minor
17/08 PM 6.6 2.1 1.1 1-2 Minor
18/08 AM 6.4 1.9 0.9 1-2 Minor
18/09 PM 6.5 2.0 1.1 1 Minor
19/09 AM 7.4 2.9 1.8 1 Minor
&&
$$
NCZ107-110-170930-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-200918T1500Z/
Inland New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-
857 PM EDT Wed Sep 16 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
FRIDAY...
* 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 and Coastal Brunswick Counties.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Friday.
* 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. 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. Minor street flooding occurs on the sound-side of
Carolina Beach, along Canal Drive from Starfish Lane northward.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
16/10 PM 6.4 1.7 1.2 1 Minor
17/10 AM 6.1 1.4 1.1 1 Minor
17/10 PM 6.4 1.7 1.1 1 Minor
18/11 AM 6.1 1.4 0.9 1 Minor
18/11 PM 6.1 1.4 0.9 1 Minor
19/12 PM 6.5 1.8 1.2 1 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
17/08 AM 6.4 1.9 1.1 1 Minor
17/08 PM 6.6 2.1 1.1 1-2 Minor
18/08 AM 6.4 1.9 0.9 1-2 Minor
18/09 PM 6.5 2.0 1.1 1 Minor
19/09 AM 7.4 2.9 1.8 1 Minor
&&
$$
9387
WHUS42 KILM 170656
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
256 AM EDT Thu Sep 17 2020
SCZ054-056-172000-
/O.EXB.KILM.CF.Y.0077.200917T2200Z-200918T0200Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
256 AM EDT Thu Sep 17 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TO 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...From 6 PM to 10 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Soundside flooding in Garden City Beach with water on
Atlantic and Cypress avenues. Storm water drains back up and
flood Pine Avenue.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Springmaid Pier at Myrtle Beach - Flood Stage 7.5 FT
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.5 ft, Moderate 8.5 ft, Major 10.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.9 ft, Moderate 2.9 ft, Major 4.9 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
17/08 AM 7.4 1.8 1.1 2 None
17/08 PM 8.1 2.5 1.3 3-4 Minor
18/09 AM 7.3 1.7 0.7 2 None
18/09 PM 7.4 1.8 0.8 2 None
19/09 AM 8.0 2.4 1.2 3-4 Minor
19/10 PM 8.0 2.4 1.6 4 Minor
&&
$$
NCZ107-172000-
/O.EXT.KILM.CF.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-200918T1700Z/
Inland New Hanover-
256 AM EDT Thu Sep 17 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT FRIDAY...
* 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...During the high tide cycles until 1 PM EDT Friday.
* 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
17/10 AM 6.1 1.4 1.1 1 Minor
17/10 PM 6.3 1.6 1.0 1 Minor
18/11 AM 6.0 1.3 0.8 1 Minor
18/11 PM 6.0 1.3 0.8 1 Minor
19/12 PM 6.5 1.8 1.2 1 Minor
20/12 AM 6.3 1.6 1.3 1 Minor
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-172000-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-200918T1500Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0025.200917T1000Z-200918T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
256 AM EDT Thu Sep 17 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, during the high tide
cycles until 11 AM EDT Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk,
from 6 AM EDT this morning through 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. Heavy rain at the time of high tide
exacerbates this problem. 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
17/08 AM 6.3 1.8 1.0 3 Minor
17/08 PM 6.7 2.2 1.2 3 Minor
18/08 AM 6.2 1.7 0.7 3 Minor
18/09 PM 6.3 1.8 0.9 3 Minor
19/09 AM 7.4 2.9 1.8 4 Minor
19/10 PM 7.3 2.8 2.1 5 Minor
&&
$$
NCZ110-172000-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-200918T1500Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
256 AM EDT Thu Sep 17 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.
* WHEN...During the high tide cycles until 11 AM EDT Friday.
* 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. Heavy rain at the time of high tide
exacerbates this problem.
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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
17/08 AM 6.3 1.8 1.0 3 Minor
17/08 PM 6.7 2.2 1.2 3 Minor
18/08 AM 6.2 1.7 0.7 3 Minor
18/09 PM 6.3 1.8 0.9 3 Minor
19/09 AM 7.4 2.9 1.8 4 Minor
19/10 PM 7.3 2.8 2.1 5 Minor
&&
$$152
WHUS42 KILM 171846
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
246 PM EDT Thu Sep 17 2020
NCZ106-108-180200-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-200918T1500Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-200918T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
246 PM EDT Thu Sep 17 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
inundation above ground level 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...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 11 AM EDT Friday.
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 and backs up storm drains. 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
17/08 PM 6.5 2.0 1.0 2-3 Minor
18/08 AM 6.2 1.7 0.7 2-3 Minor
18/09 PM 6.6 2.1 1.2 2 Minor
19/09 AM 7.4 2.9 1.8 2 Minor
19/10 PM 7.3 2.8 2.1 2 Minor
20/10 AM 7.5 3.0 1.9 2 Minor
&&
$$
NCZ107-180200-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-200918T1700Z/
Inland New Hanover-
246 PM EDT Thu Sep 17 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT
FRIDAY...
* WHAT...One to two feet 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 1 PM EDT Friday.
* 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...
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
17/10 PM 6.5 1.8 1.2 1 Minor
18/11 AM 6.2 1.5 1.0 1 Minor
18/11 PM 6.3 1.6 1.1 1 Minor
19/12 PM 6.6 1.9 1.3 1 Minor
20/12 AM 6.5 1.8 1.5 1 Minor
&&
$$
NCZ110-180200-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-200918T1500Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
246 PM EDT Thu Sep 17 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Minor street flooding occurs on the sound-side of
Carolina Beach, along Canal Drive from Starfish Lane
northward. Water gets into yards along the sound, but the
street flooding is mainly the result of salt water backing up
through the storm drains. Heavy rain at the time of high tide
exacerbates this problem.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach - Flood Stage 6.0 FT
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
17/08 PM 6.5 2.0 1.0 2-3 Minor
18/08 AM 6.2 1.7 0.7 2-3 Minor
18/09 PM 6.6 2.1 1.2 2 Minor
19/09 AM 7.4 2.9 1.8 2 Minor
19/10 PM 7.3 2.8 2.1 2 Minor
20/10 AM 7.5 3.0 1.9 2 Minor
&&
$$
SCZ054-056-180200-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0077.200917T2200Z-200918T0200Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
246 PM EDT Thu Sep 17 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TO 10 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...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...From 6 PM to 10 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.
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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
17/08 PM 8.0 2.4 1.2 3 Minor
18/09 AM 7.3 1.7 0.7 2 None
18/09 PM 7.5 1.9 0.9 2 Minor
19/09 AM 8.2 2.6 1.4 3-4 Minor
19/10 PM 8.1 2.5 1.7 4 Minor
20/10 AM 8.2 2.6 1.4 4 Minor
&&
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Wilmington, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 9:27 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | ILM | Bladen, Cumberland | 21 days |
| Sep 17, 3:19 AM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | ILM | 31 hr | |
| Sep 17, 1:20 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | ILM | 40 min | |
| Sep 17, 6:21 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILM | Bladen | 24 min |
| Sep 17, 7:47 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ILM | Brunswick | 118 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.