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Rip Current Statement 26, NWS Wilmington, NC
NWS Wilmington, NC issued this rip current statement at Sep 19, 2020, 12:16 PM EDT for New Hanover County, Pender County, North Carolina. It was in force for 8 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Sep 19, 2020, 12:16 PM EDT (16:16 UTC)
- Expired
- Sep 19, 2020, 8:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 8 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 16:20 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 12:00Z, 4.3 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
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 686 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 29 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 35 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 194 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
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WHUS42 KILM 191616
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1216 PM EDT Sat Sep 19 2020
NCZ106-108-200015-
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Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
1216 PM EDT Sat Sep 19 2020
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT
SUNDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, one to two feet of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines
and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, a strong
north to south longshore current is expected. For the High Rip
Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 PM EDT Sunday.
For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 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. Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into
rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. Often,
if the longshore current is strong enough, it will sweep
swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore.
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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
19/10 PM 6.9 2.4 1.7 2 Minor
20/10 AM 7.0 2.5 1.4 2 Minor
20/11 PM 6.8 2.3 1.9 2-3 Minor
21/11 AM 7.3 2.8 1.7 2-3 Minor
22/12 AM 6.3 1.8 1.7 2 Minor
&&
$$
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Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
1216 PM EDT Sat Sep 19 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT
SUNDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards
Statement, a strong north to south longshore current is
expected expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until noon EDT Sunday.
For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Soundside flooding in Garden City Beach with water
on Atlantic and Cypress avenues. Storm water drains back up
and flood Pine Avenue. Longshore currents can sweep swimmers
and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other
hazardous areas. Often, if the longshore current is strong
enough, it will sweep swimmers off their feet, making it
difficult to return to shore.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Springmaid Pier at Myrtle Beach - Flood Stage 7.5 FT
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.5 ft, Moderate 8.5 ft, Major 10.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.9 ft, Moderate 2.9 ft, Major 4.9 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
19/10 PM 7.9 2.3 1.5 3-4 Minor
20/10 AM 7.9 2.3 1.1 4 Minor
20/11 PM 7.6 2.0 1.6 4-5 Minor
21/11 AM 8.0 2.4 1.4 4-5 Minor
22/12 AM 7.0 1.4 1.4 4 None
&&
$$
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Inland New Hanover-
1216 PM EDT Sat Sep 19 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT
SUNDAY...
* 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 4 PM EDT Sunday.
* 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
19/12 PM 6.5 1.8 1.2 1 Minor
20/12 AM 6.5 1.8 1.5 1 Minor
20/12 PM 6.6 1.9 1.4 1 Minor
21/01 AM 6.3 1.6 1.5 1 Minor
21/02 PM 6.7 2.0 1.5 1 Moderate
22/02 AM 6.1 1.4 1.5 1 Minor
&&
$$
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Coastal Brunswick-
1216 PM EDT Sat Sep 19 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT
SUNDAY...
* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Minor street flooding occurs on the sound-side of
Carolina Beach, along Canal Drive from Starfish Lane
northward. Water gets into yards along the sound, but the
street flooding is mainly the result of salt water backing up
through the storm drains.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach - Flood Stage 6.0 FT
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
19/10 PM 6.9 2.4 1.7 2 Minor
20/10 AM 7.0 2.5 1.4 2 Minor
20/11 PM 6.8 2.3 1.9 2-3 Minor
21/11 AM 7.3 2.8 1.7 2-3 Minor
22/12 AM 6.3 1.8 1.7 2 Minor
&&
$$
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WHUS42 KILM 191841
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
241 PM EDT Sat Sep 19 2020
NCZ106-108-200800-
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Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
241 PM EDT Sat Sep 19 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT
SUNDAY...
...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...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM
EDT TUESDAY...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, one to two feet of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines
and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking
waves of 2 to 7 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High
Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 PM EDT Sunday.
For the High Surf Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 2 PM EDT
Tuesday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 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. Heavy rain at the time of high tide exacerbates this
problem. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized
beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers
away from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
&&
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
19/10 PM 6.9 2.4 1.7 4 Minor
20/10 AM 7.2 2.7 1.6 4-5 Minor
20/11 PM 6.8 2.3 1.9 5-6 Minor
21/11 AM 7.3 2.8 1.7 2-3 Minor
22/12 AM 6.2 1.7 1.6 2 Minor
22/12 PM 6.7 2.2 1.3 2 Minor
&&
$$
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Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
241 PM EDT Sat Sep 19 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT
SUNDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM
EDT TUESDAY...
* 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 Surf Advisory, large breaking
waves of 2 to 6 feet expected in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until noon EDT Sunday.
For the High Surf Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 2 PM EDT
Tuesday. 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. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion.
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.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
19/10 PM 7.8 2.2 1.4 3-4 Minor
20/10 AM 8.1 2.5 1.3 3-4 Minor
20/11 PM 7.6 2.0 1.6 4 Minor
21/11 AM 8.0 2.4 1.4 4-5 Minor
22/12 AM 7.0 1.4 1.4 4 None
22/12 PM 7.5 1.9 1.1 3 Minor
&&
$$
NCZ110-200800-
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Coastal Brunswick-
241 PM EDT Sat Sep 19 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT
SUNDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM
EDT TUESDAY...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 1
to 5 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood
Advisory, one to two feet of inundation above ground level in
low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 2
PM EDT Tuesday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 PM EDT
Sunday.
* 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. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized
beach erosion.
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.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
&&
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
19/10 PM 6.9 2.4 1.7 4 Minor
20/10 AM 7.2 2.7 1.6 4-5 Minor
20/11 PM 6.8 2.3 1.9 5-6 Minor
21/11 AM 7.3 2.8 1.7 2-3 Minor
22/12 AM 6.2 1.7 1.6 2 Minor
22/12 PM 6.7 2.2 1.3 2 Minor
&&
$$
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Inland New Hanover-
241 PM EDT Sat Sep 19 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT
SUNDAY...
* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Water as deep as a foot covering potions of
Battleship Road and USS North Carolina Road with 12 to 18
inches of water over the lowest spots on each road. Water over
six inches deep along River Road about a quarter mile south of
The Cape Boulevard. Water covering more than two blocks of
Water Street near Market Street with as much as a foot of
water in the center of Water Street just south of Market
Street.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington - Flood Stage 5.5 FT
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.7 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.0 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
20/12 AM 6.3 1.6 1.3 1 Minor
20/01 PM 6.7 2.0 1.4 1 Moderate
21/01 AM 6.4 1.7 1.6 1 Minor
21/02 PM 6.7 2.0 1.5 1 Moderate
22/02 AM 6.0 1.3 1.4 1 Minor
&&
$$726
WHUS42 KILM 200024
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
824 PM EDT Sat Sep 19 2020
NCZ106-108-200830-
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Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
824 PM EDT Sat Sep 19 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT
SUNDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT TUESDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SUNDAY THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SUNDAY THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, one to two feet of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines
and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking
waves of 4 to 8 feet expected in the surf zone, accompanied by
strong rip currents, and a powerful long-shore current.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 PM EDT Sunday.
For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Tuesday. For the
Beach Hazards Statement, from 6 AM EDT Sunday through Sunday
evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT Sunday
through Sunday 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. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized
beach erosion.
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.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
19/10 PM 6.9 2.4 1.7 1 Minor
20/10 AM 7.2 2.7 1.6 2-4 Minor
20/11 PM 6.8 2.3 1.9 5-6 Minor
21/11 AM 7.3 2.8 1.7 2-3 Minor
22/12 AM 6.2 1.7 1.6 2 Minor
22/12 PM 6.7 2.2 1.3 2 Minor
&&
$$
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Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
824 PM EDT Sat Sep 19 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT
SUNDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT TUESDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SUNDAY THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SUNDAY THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT HAS EXPIRED...
* 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 Surf Advisory, large breaking
waves of 3 to 8 feet expected in the surf zone, with dangerous
rip and longshore currents expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until noon EDT Sunday.
For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Tuesday. For the
Beach Hazards Statement, from 6 AM EDT Sunday through Sunday
evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT Sunday
through Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...Soundside flooding in Garden City Beach with water on
Atlantic and Cypress avenues. Storm water drains back up and
flood Pine Avenue. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion.
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.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
19/10 PM 7.8 2.2 1.4 3-4 Minor
20/10 AM 8.1 2.5 1.3 3-4 Minor
20/11 PM 7.6 2.0 1.6 4 Minor
21/11 AM 8.0 2.4 1.4 4-5 Minor
22/12 AM 7.0 1.4 1.4 4 None
22/12 PM 7.5 1.9 1.1 3 Minor
&&
$$
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/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0003.200920T0100Z-200922T1800Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
824 PM EDT Sat Sep 19 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT
SUNDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SUNDAY THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, one to two feet of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines
and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking
waves of 3 to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High
Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 PM EDT Sunday.
For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Tuesday. For the
High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT Sunday through Sunday
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. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized
beach erosion.
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.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
19/10 PM 6.9 2.4 1.7 1 Minor
20/10 AM 7.2 2.7 1.6 2-4 Minor
20/11 PM 6.8 2.3 1.9 5-6 Minor
21/11 AM 7.3 2.8 1.7 2-3 Minor
22/12 AM 6.2 1.7 1.6 2 Minor
22/12 PM 6.7 2.2 1.3 2 Minor
&&
$$
NCZ107-200830-
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Inland New Hanover-
824 PM EDT Sat Sep 19 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT
SUNDAY...
* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Water as deep as a foot covering potions of
Battleship Road and USS North Carolina Road with 12 to 18
inches of water over the lowest spots on each road. Water over
six inches deep along River Road about a quarter mile south of
The Cape Boulevard. Water covering more than two blocks of
Water Street near Market Street with as much as a foot of
water in the center of Water Street just south of Market
Street.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington - Flood Stage 5.5 FT
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.7 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.0 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
20/12 AM 6.3 1.6 1.3 1 Minor
20/01 PM 6.7 2.0 1.4 1 Moderate
21/01 AM 6.4 1.7 1.6 1 Minor
21/02 PM 6.7 2.0 1.5 1 Moderate
22/02 AM 6.0 1.3 1.4 1 Minor
22/03 PM 6.4 1.7 1.3 1 Minor
&&
$$
8The office that day
Everything else NWS Wilmington, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 8:38 PM EDT | Beach Hazards Statement | ILM | New Hanover, Pender | 23 hr |
| Sep 19, 2:41 PM EDT | High Surf Advisory | ILM | Brunswick, New Hanover, Pender | 70 hr |
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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.