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Rip Current Statement 27, NWS Wilmington, NC

September 19, 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 19, 2020, 8:24 PM EDT for Brunswick County, New Hanover County, Pender County, North Carolina; Georgetown County, Horry County, South Carolina. It took effect at Sep 20, 2020, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 14 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 19, 2020, 8:24 PM EDT (00:24 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 20, 2020, 6:00 AM EDT
Expired
Sep 20, 2020, 8:00 PM EDT
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS Wilmington, NC

Counties Brunswick County, NC, New Hanover County, NC, Pender County, NC, Georgetown County, SC, Horry County, SC

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The Wilmington radar (KLTX), 3 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:28 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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Newport, NC (KMHX), launched 00:00Z, 0.4 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 2020-09-20Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 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 2020-09-20The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -47 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1041 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
40 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-47 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
162 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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726 
WHUS42 KILM 200024
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
824 PM EDT Sat Sep 19 2020

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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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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

&&

$$

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4 follow-up statements
511 
WHUS42 KILM 200111
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
911 PM EDT Sat Sep 19 2020

SCZ054-056-200915-
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/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200922T1800Z/
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Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
911 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 REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SUNDAY
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SUNDAY
THROUGH SUNDAY 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 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        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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Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
911 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 REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SUNDAY
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS 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        5      Minor    
 20/10 AM     7.2        2.7        1.6        6      Minor    
 20/11 PM     6.8        2.3        1.9        6      Minor    
 21/11 AM     7.3        2.8        1.7        7      Minor    
 22/12 AM     6.2        1.7        1.6        5      Minor    
 22/12 PM     6.7        2.2        1.3        5      Minor

&&

$$

NCZ110-200915-
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/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200922T1800Z/
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Coastal Brunswick-
911 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 REMAINS 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        4      Minor    
 20/10 AM     7.2        2.7        1.6        4      Minor    
 20/11 PM     6.8        2.3        1.9        5      Minor    
 21/11 AM     7.3        2.8        1.7        5      Minor    
 22/12 AM     6.2        1.7        1.6        4      Minor    
 22/12 PM     6.7        2.2        1.3        4      Minor

&&

$$

NCZ107-200915-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-200920T2000Z/
Inland New Hanover-
911 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        1-2    Minor    
 20/01 PM     6.7        2.0        1.4        1-2   Moderate  
 21/01 AM     6.4        1.7        1.6        1-2    Minor    
 21/02 PM     6.7        2.0        1.5        1-2   Moderate  
 22/02 AM     6.0        1.3        1.4        1-2    Minor    
 22/03 PM     6.4        1.7        1.3        1-2    Minor

&&

$$

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449 
WHUS42 KILM 200717
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
317 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2020

SCZ054-056-202000-
/O.CAN.KILM.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200922T1800Z/
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-200920T1600Z/
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0035.200920T1000Z-200921T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0027.200920T1000Z-200921T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
317 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT
TODAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half 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. For the High Rip 
  Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until noon EDT today. 
  For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening. For the 
  High Rip Current Risk, 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. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers
  away from shore into deeper water. Longshore currents can sweep
  swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and
  other hazardous areas.

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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 20/10 AM     7.9        2.3        1.1        4      Minor    
 20/11 PM     7.4        1.8        1.4       4-5      None    
 21/11 AM     8.0        2.4        1.4        5      Minor    
 22/12 AM     6.8        1.2        1.2        4       None    
 22/12 PM     7.3        1.7        0.9        3       None    
 23/01 AM     6.0        0.4        0.8        2       None

&&

$$

NCZ110-202000-
/O.CAN.KILM.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200922T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KILM.CF.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-200921T1800Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0027.200920T1000Z-200921T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
317 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* 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 Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Monday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, 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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 20/10 AM     7.1        2.6        1.5       1-2     Minor    
 20/11 PM     6.8        2.3        1.9        2      Minor    
 21/11 AM     7.3        2.8        1.7       2-3     Minor    
 22/12 AM     6.2        1.7        1.6        5      Minor    
 22/12 PM     6.6        2.1        1.2        4      Minor    
 23/12 AM     5.4        0.9        1.1        3       None

&&

$$

NCZ106-108-202000-
/O.EXT.KILM.CF.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-200921T1800Z/
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200922T1800Z/
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0035.200920T1000Z-200921T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0027.200920T1000Z-200921T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
317 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT MONDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT TUESDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to 8
  feet 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. For the Beach Hazards 
  Statement, a strong north to south longshore current is 
  expected. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Tuesday. For 
  the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Monday. For the 
  Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening. For the High 
  Rip Current Risk, 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. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized
  beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers 
  away from shore into deeper water. Longshore currents can sweep 
  swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and 
  other hazardous areas.

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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 20/10 AM     7.1        2.6        1.5       3-4     Minor    
 20/11 PM     6.8        2.3        1.9       5-7     Minor    
 21/11 AM     7.3        2.8        1.7       6-8     Minor    
 22/12 AM     6.2        1.7        1.6       4-6     Minor    
 22/12 PM     6.6        2.1        1.2       3-4     Minor    
 23/12 AM     5.4        0.9        1.1        3       None

&&

$$

NCZ107-202000-
/O.EXT.KILM.CF.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-200921T2100Z/
Inland New Hanover-
317 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT MONDAY...

* 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 5 PM EDT Monday.

* 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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 20/01 PM     6.6        1.9        1.3        1      Minor    
 21/01 AM     6.4        1.7        1.6        1      Minor    
 21/01 PM     6.6        1.9        1.5        1      Minor    
 22/02 AM     6.0        1.3        1.4        1      Minor    
 22/03 PM     6.4        1.7        1.3        1      Minor

&&

$$
588 
WHUS42 KILM 201557
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1157 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2020

SCZ054-056-210000-
/O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-200920T1600Z/
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0035.000000T0000Z-200921T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0027.000000T0000Z-200921T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
1157 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 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 WILL EXPIRE AT NOON EDT TODAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

NCZ106-108-210800-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-200921T1800Z/
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200922T1800Z/
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0035.000000T0000Z-200921T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0027.000000T0000Z-200921T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
1157 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT
MONDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT TUESDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 2 to
  6 feet 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. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Tuesday. For 
  the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Monday. 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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 20/11 PM     6.8        2.3        1.9        2      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     6.6        2.1        1.2        2      Minor    
 23/12 AM     5.4        0.9        1.1        2       None

&&

$$

NCZ110-210800-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-200921T1800Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0027.000000T0000Z-200921T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
1157 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT
MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK 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 High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Monday. 
  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. 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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 20/11 PM     6.8        2.3        1.9        2      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     6.6        2.1        1.2        2      Minor    
 23/12 AM     5.4        0.9        1.1        2       None

&&

$$

NCZ107-210800-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-200921T2100Z/
Inland New Hanover-
1157 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT
MONDAY...

* 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 5 PM EDT Monday.

* 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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 20/01 PM     6.6        1.9        1.3        1      Minor    
 21/01 AM     6.4        1.7        1.6        1      Minor    
 21/01 PM     6.6        1.9        1.5        1      Minor    
 22/02 AM     6.0        1.3        1.4        1      Minor    
 22/03 PM     6.4        1.7        1.3        1      Minor    
 23/03 AM     5.6        0.9        1.2        1      Minor

&&

$$
555 
WHUS42 KILM 210015
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
815 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 2020

NCZ106-108-210815-
/O.EXP.KILM.BH.S.0035.000000T0000Z-200921T0000Z/
/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0027.000000T0000Z-200921T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0036.200921T1000Z-200922T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0028.200921T1000Z-200922T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-200921T1800Z/
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200922T1800Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
815 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT
MONDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT TUESDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT MONDAY THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT MONDAY THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to
  8 feet 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. For the Beach Hazards
  Statement, dangerous rip currents and strong longshore current.

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Tuesday. For 
  the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Monday. For the 
  Beach Hazards Statement, from 6 AM EDT Monday through Monday 
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT Monday 
  through Monday 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.

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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 20/11 PM     6.6        2.1        1.7        2      Minor    
 21/11 AM     7.3        2.8        1.7        2      Minor    
 22/12 AM     6.1        1.6        1.5       3-5     Minor    
 22/12 PM     6.6        2.1        1.2        2      Minor    
 23/12 AM     5.3        0.8        1.0        2       None    
 23/01 PM     6.4        1.9        1.1        1      Minor

&&

$$

NCZ110-210815-
/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0027.000000T0000Z-200921T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0028.200921T1000Z-200922T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-200921T1800Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
815 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT
MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT MONDAY THROUGH
MONDAY 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 Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Monday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT Monday through 
  Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...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.

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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 20/11 PM     6.6        2.1        1.7        2      Minor    
 21/11 AM     7.3        2.8        1.7        2      Minor    
 22/12 AM     6.1        1.6        1.5       3-5     Minor    
 22/12 PM     6.6        2.1        1.2        2      Minor    
 23/12 AM     5.3        0.8        1.0        2       None    
 23/01 PM     6.4        1.9        1.1        1      Minor

&&

$$

SCZ054-056-210815-
/O.EXP.KILM.BH.S.0035.000000T0000Z-200921T0000Z/
/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0027.000000T0000Z-200921T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0036.200921T1000Z-200922T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0028.200921T1000Z-200922T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
815 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 2020

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


* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents
  and strong longshore current.

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

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

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


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.

&&

$$

NCZ107-210815-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-200921T2100Z/
Inland New Hanover-
815 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT
MONDAY...

* 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 5 PM EDT Monday.

* 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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 21/01 AM     6.3        1.6        1.5        1      Minor    
 21/02 PM     6.6        1.9        1.4        1      Minor    
 22/02 AM     5.9        1.2        1.3        1      Minor    
 22/02 PM     6.3        1.6        1.3        1      Minor    
 23/03 AM     5.5        0.8        1.1        1      Minor    
 23/04 PM     6.0        1.3        1.0        1      Minor

&&

$$

8

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 19, 7:49 PM EDT, 35 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Sep 19, 7:49 PM EDT, 35 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
749 PM EDT Sat Sep 19 2020

.SYNOPSIS...
Strong Canadian high pressure will build into the region through
early next week, with unseasonably cool and breezy conditions.
Strong wind-seas combined with hurricane swell will maintain
dangerous surf conditions and large seas offshore.

&&

.UPDATE...

No changes of note. The danger is the ocean and ocean's edge,
where strong wind-sea and hurricane swell are interacting.
Coastal flooding to bring high water tonight on area beaches, in
conjunction with fast moving swell energy, to produce swift
water run-up, and beachgoers could be caught off guard with
sneaker-waves given this, and the mix of wave energies.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT/...
North to northeast winds from a high pressure system moving across
the northeast U.S. will continue to bring cooler fall-like
conditions with dry weather.  Skies will remain mostly cloudy before
beginning to break sometime this afternoon/evening heading into
Sunday.  Temperatures in the low to mid 70s continue this weekend,
which is between 10 to 15 degrees below normal for mid September.

For beach-goers this weekend, expect rough surf with dangerous
rip currents and high breaking waves.

&&

.SHORT TERM /MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT/...
Mid level ridging will remain to the west, moving little, will
help maintain high pressure basically centered along the
Appalachians. Pops remain essentially zero through the period
leaving below normal temperatures and somewhat blustery
conditions. I did make some minor adjustments to guidance due to
winds mainly to adjust overnight lows upward a bit.

&&

.LONG TERM /WEDNESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
Essentially no changes to the extended as mostly dry
conditions and temperatures trending back to climatology will be in
order. There appears to be slightly higher chances of some of the
residual moisture off of Beta moving across late in the period but
not enough to add pops at this point.

&&

.AVIATION /00Z SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
Ceilings at or above 15 kft, with sct050-060 Sunday afternoon.
NNE-NE winds the main challenge, gusting to 21 kt occasionally
throughout the TAF cycle, but VFR this period, with no VSBY
restrictions expected.

&&

.MARINE...
Today through Sunday Night...
Strong northeast winds 20 to 30 kts with gusts to near 35 kts
through at least Sunday night will be hazardous to small craft
and inexperienced mariners, and smaller isolated pockets of
gale conditions are possible between 10 and 20 NM from shore.
Seas are expected to be rough with significant wave heights as
high as 6 to 10 feet tonight increasing to 6 to 12 feet Sunday
into Sunday night. Rough surf can be expected for area beaches,
jetties, and near inlets. Main wind waves from the northeast
expected around 8 seconds with long period swell from the
southeast from distant tropical systems between 16 and 18
seconds.

Monday through Thursday...
Rugged conditions remain in the forecast for the marine
community early next week. The strong area of high pressure,
anchored to the northeast doesn't budge with strong northeast winds
of 25 knots or so Monday. The pattern does show some signs of
abating Tuesday with wind speeds dropping off below small craft
criteria. Significant wave heights will continue to reach at or near
double digits Monday gradually trending down by midweek with the
winds.

&&

.ILM WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
SC...Beach Hazards Statement until 8 PM EDT this evening for SCZ054-
     056.
     High Surf Advisory until 2 PM EDT Tuesday for SCZ054-056.
     Coastal Flood Advisory until noon EDT Sunday for SCZ054-056.
NC...Beach Hazards Statement until 8 PM EDT this evening for NCZ106-
     108.
     High Surf Advisory until 2 PM EDT Tuesday for NCZ106-108-110.
     Coastal Flood Advisory until 1 PM EDT Sunday for NCZ106-108-
     110.
     High Rip Current Risk until 8 PM EDT this evening for NCZ106-
     108.
     Coastal Flood Advisory until 4 PM EDT Sunday for NCZ107.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 7 PM EDT Sunday for AMZ250-252-254-
     256.

&&

SYNOPSIS...ILM
UPDATE...MJC
NEAR TERM...MAS
SHORT TERM...SHK
LONG TERM...SHK
AVIATION...8
MARINE...MCK/SHK
Hazardous weather outlook, Sep 19, 2:54 PM EDT, 5 hours 30 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
254 PM EDT Sat Sep 19 2020

NCZ087-096-099-105-109-SCZ017-023-024-032-033-039-055-058-059-201900-
Robeson-Bladen-Columbus-Inland Pender-Inland Brunswick-Marlboro-
Darlington-Dillon-Florence-Marion-Williamsburg-Inland Georgetown-
Central Horry-Northern Horry-
254 PM EDT Sat Sep 19 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...Sunday through Friday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ110-201900-
Coastal Brunswick-
254 PM EDT Sat Sep 19 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT SUNDAY...
...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM EDT
TUESDAY...

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.

   Moderate Risk of Rip Currents.
   Coastal Flood Advisory.
   High Surf Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

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

   Coastal Flood Advisory.
   High Surf Advisory.

In addition, a High Surf Advisory may be necessary Sunday into
Monday. A high risk of rip currents is possible this weekend into
next week.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ107-201900-
Inland New Hanover-
254 PM EDT Sat Sep 19 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT SUNDAY...

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...Sunday through Friday.

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

   Coastal Flood Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ106-108-201900-
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
254 PM EDT Sat Sep 19 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM EDT
TUESDAY...

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.
   High Surf Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

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

   Coastal Flood Advisory.
   High Surf Advisory.

In addition, a High Surf Advisory may be necessary Sunday into
Monday. A high risk of rip currents is possible this weekend into
next week.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

SCZ054-056-201900-
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
254 PM EDT Sat Sep 19 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT SUNDAY...
...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM EDT
TUESDAY...

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.

   Moderate Risk of Rip Currents.
   Coastal Flood Advisory.
   High Surf Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

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

   Coastal Flood Advisory.
   High Surf Advisory.

A high risk of rip currents is possible this weekend into
next week.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

AMZ250-252-254-256-201900-
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-
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-
254 PM EDT Sat Sep 19 2020

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT SUNDAY...

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...Sunday through Friday.

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

   Small Craft Advisory.

In addition, gale conditions are possible Sunday night.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 19, 8:24 PM EDTBeach Hazards StatementILMNew Hanover, Pender24 hr
Sep 20, 3:08 AM EDTGale WarningILM34 hr
Sep 19, 9:51 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningILMFlorence35 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.