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Rip Current Statement 28, NWS Wilmington, NC
NWS Wilmington, NC issued this rip current statement at Sep 20, 2020, 8:15 PM EDT for Brunswick County, New Hanover County, Pender County, North Carolina; Georgetown County, Horry County, South Carolina. It took effect at Sep 21, 2020, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 14 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Sep 20, 2020, 8:15 PM EDT (00:15 UTC)
- In effect from
- Sep 21, 2020, 6:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Sep 21, 2020, 8:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 14 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Wilmington, NC
Counties Brunswick County, NC, New Hanover County, NC, Pender County, NC, Georgetown County, SC, Horry County, SC
The radar
The Wilmington radar (KLTX), 3 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:18 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, 0.3 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 6 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -5 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1230 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 23 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -119 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 72 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
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WHUS42 KILM 210015
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
815 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 2020
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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
&&
$$
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Coastal Brunswick-
815 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT
MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT MONDAY THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, one to two feet of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Monday.
For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT Monday through
Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...Minor street flooding occurs on the sound-side of
Carolina Beach, along Canal Drive from Starfish Lane northward.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach - Flood Stage 6.0 FT
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
20/11 PM 6.6 2.1 1.7 2 Minor
21/11 AM 7.3 2.8 1.7 2 Minor
22/12 AM 6.1 1.6 1.5 3-5 Minor
22/12 PM 6.6 2.1 1.2 2 Minor
23/12 AM 5.3 0.8 1.0 2 None
23/01 PM 6.4 1.9 1.1 1 Minor
&&
$$
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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.
&&
$$
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Inland New Hanover-
815 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT
MONDAY...
* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Water as deep as a foot covering potions of
Battleship Road and USS North Carolina Road with 12 to 18
inches of water over the lowest spots on each road. Water over
six inches deep along River Road about a quarter mile south of
The Cape Boulevard. Water covering more than two blocks of
Water Street near Market Street with as much as a foot of
water in the center of Water Street just south of Market
Street.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington - Flood Stage 5.5 FT
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.7 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.0 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
21/01 AM 6.3 1.6 1.5 1 Minor
21/02 PM 6.6 1.9 1.4 1 Minor
22/02 AM 5.9 1.2 1.3 1 Minor
22/02 PM 6.3 1.6 1.3 1 Minor
23/03 AM 5.5 0.8 1.1 1 Minor
23/04 PM 6.0 1.3 1.0 1 Minor
&&
$$
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WHUS42 KILM 210725
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
325 AM EDT Mon Sep 21 2020
SCZ054-056-211800-
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Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
325 AM EDT Mon Sep 21 2020
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of
inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement,
dangerous rip currents and strong longshore current expected.
For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 9 AM this morning
to 2 PM EDT this afternoon. 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. Rip currents can sweep even the
best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Springmaid Pier at Myrtle Beach - Flood Stage 7.5 FT
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.5 ft, Moderate 8.5 ft, Major 10.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.9 ft, Moderate 2.9 ft, Major 4.9 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
21/11 AM 7.6 2.0 1.0 4 Minor
22/12 AM 6.6 1.0 1.0 4 None
22/12 PM 7.2 1.6 0.8 3 None
23/01 AM 5.8 0.2 0.6 2 None
23/01 PM 6.8 1.2 0.6 2 None
&&
$$
NCZ107-211800-
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Inland New Hanover-
325 AM EDT Mon Sep 21 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON ALONG THE LOWER CAPE FEAR RIVER...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Water is six to 12 inches deep on the lowest parts
of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina Road. Water begins
to spread on to River Road about a quarter mile south of The
Cape Boulevard. In downtown Wilmington, water covers more than
a block of Water Street near Market Street with three to six
inches of water just south of Market Street.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington - Flood Stage 5.5 FT
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.7 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.0 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
21/02 PM 6.2 1.5 1.0 1 Minor
22/02 AM 5.7 1.0 1.1 1 Minor
22/03 PM 6.0 1.3 0.9 1 Minor
23/03 AM 5.3 0.6 0.9 1 None
23/04 PM 5.9 1.2 0.9 1 Minor
&&
$$
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Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
325 AM EDT Mon Sep 21 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...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 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 Beach Hazards
Statement, dangerous rip currents and strong longshore current.
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 this afternoon. 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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
21/11 AM 7.0 2.5 1.4 5 Minor
22/12 AM 6.0 1.5 1.4 4 Minor
22/12 PM 6.4 1.9 1.0 4 Minor
23/12 AM 5.2 0.7 0.9 2 None
23/01 PM 6.1 1.6 0.8 1 Minor
24/01 AM 5.1 0.6 1.0 1 None
&&
$$
NCZ110-211800-
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Coastal Brunswick-
325 AM EDT Mon Sep 21 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, one to two feet of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT this
afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Minor street flooding. Rip currents can sweep even
the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach - Flood Stage 6.0 FT
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
21/11 AM 7.0 2.5 1.4 5 Minor
22/12 AM 6.0 1.5 1.4 4 Minor
22/12 PM 6.4 1.9 1.0 4 Minor
23/12 AM 5.2 0.7 0.9 2 None
23/01 PM 6.1 1.6 0.8 1 Minor
24/01 AM 5.1 0.6 1.0 1 None
&&
$$
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WHUS42 KILM 211855
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
255 PM EDT Mon Sep 21 2020
NCZ107-212000-
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Inland New Hanover-
255 PM EDT Mon Sep 21 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Water is six to 12 inches deep on the lowest parts
of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina Road. Water begins
to spread on to River Road about a quarter mile south of The
Cape Boulevard. In downtown Wilmington, water covers more than
a block of Water Street near Market Street with three to six
inches of water just south of Market Street.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington - Flood Stage 5.5 FT
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.7 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.0 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
21/02 PM 6.1 1.4 1.0 1 Minor
22/02 AM 5.6 0.9 1.0 1 Minor
22/03 PM 6.1 1.4 1.0 1 Minor
23/03 AM 5.3 0.6 0.9 1 None
23/04 PM 5.9 1.2 0.9 1 Minor
24/04 AM 5.2 0.5 0.9 1 None
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-220815-
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Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
255 PM EDT Mon Sep 21 2020
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT TUESDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5
to 6 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory,
one to two feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying
areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach
Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and strong longshore
current. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Tuesday.For
the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening. For the High
Rip Current Risk, through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Minor street flooding occurs on the sound-side of
Carolina Beach, along Canal Drive from Starfish Lane
northward. Water gets into yards along the sound, but the
street flooding is mainly the result of salt water backing up
through the storm drains. Dangerous swimming and surfing
conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep
even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
&&
$$
SCZ054-056-220000-
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Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
255 PM EDT Mon Sep 21 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...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of
inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards
Statement, dangerous rip currents and strong longshore current
expected. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip
currents expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 9 AM this morning
to 2 PM EDT this afternoon. 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. 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.
&&
$$
NCZ110-220000-
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Coastal Brunswick-
255 PM EDT Mon Sep 21 2020
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, one to two feet of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT this
afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Minor street flooding. Rip currents can sweep even
the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$121 WHUS42 KILM 212024 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 424 PM EDT Mon Sep 21 2020 NCZ107-212130- /O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0077.000000T0000Z-200921T2000Z/ Inland New Hanover- 424 PM EDT Mon Sep 21 2020 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... $$ NCZ106-108-220430- /O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200922T1800Z/ /O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0036.000000T0000Z-200922T0000Z/ /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-200922T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover- 424 PM EDT Mon Sep 21 2020 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT TUESDAY... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 6 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, one to two feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and strong longshore current. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Tuesday.For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening. * IMPACTS...Minor street flooding occurs on the sound-side of Carolina Beach, along Canal Drive from Starfish Lane northward. Water gets into yards along the sound. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. && $$ SCZ054-056-220000- /O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0036.000000T0000Z-200922T0000Z/ /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-200922T0000Z/ Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown- 424 PM EDT Mon Sep 21 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... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and strong longshore current expected. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to 2 PM EDT this afternoon. 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. 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. && $$ NCZ110-220000- /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-200922T0000Z/ Coastal Brunswick- 424 PM EDT Mon Sep 21 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, one to two feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous surf, high water run-up. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ 8
940
WHUS42 KILM 212129
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
529 PM EDT Mon Sep 21 2020
NCZ106-108-220800-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0078.200922T0300Z-200922T0500Z/
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200922T1800Z/
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0036.000000T0000Z-200922T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-200922T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
529 PM EDT Mon Sep 21 2020
...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...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
1 AM EDT TUESDAY...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 1 to
5 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to
one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach
Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and longshore.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Tuesday. For
the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 1 AM
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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
22/12 AM 6.1 1.6 1.5 1-2 Minor
22/12 PM 6.5 2.0 1.1 2 Minor
23/12 AM 5.2 0.7 0.9 2 None
23/01 PM 6.3 1.8 1.0 1 Minor
24/01 AM 5.1 0.6 1.0 1 None
24/02 PM 6.1 1.6 1.0 1 Minor
&&
$$
NCZ107-220700-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0078.200922T0500Z-200922T0700Z/
Inland New Hanover-
529 PM EDT Mon Sep 21 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 3 AM EDT
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...From 1 AM to 3 AM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...The lowest parts of USS North Carolina Road and low
spots of Battleship Road begin to flood. Water begins to
spread out of the storm drains onto Water Street just south of
Market Street in downtown Wilmington.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington - Flood Stage 5.5 FT
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.7 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.0 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
22/02 AM 5.7 1.0 1.1 1 Minor
22/03 PM 6.1 1.4 1.0 1 Minor
23/03 AM 5.3 0.6 0.9 1 None
23/04 PM 5.9 1.2 0.9 1 Minor
24/04 AM 5.2 0.5 0.9 1 None
&&
$$
SCZ054-056-220000-
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0036.000000T0000Z-200922T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-200922T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
529 PM EDT Mon Sep 21 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...
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents
and strong longshore current.
* 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...
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.
&&
$$
NCZ110-220000-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-200922T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
529 PM EDT Mon Sep 21 2020
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
8666
WHUS42 KILM 220000
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
800 PM EDT Mon Sep 21 2020
NCZ106-108-220830-
/O.EXP.KILM.BH.S.0036.000000T0000Z-200922T0000Z/
/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-200922T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0029.200922T1000Z-200923T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200922T1800Z/
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0078.200922T0300Z-200922T0500Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
800 PM EDT Mon Sep 21 2020
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT TUESDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS
EVENING TO 1 AM EDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT TUESDAY THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to
8 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to
one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High
Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents 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, from 11 PM this evening to 1 AM
EDT Tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT
Tuesday through Tuesday 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.
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.
&&
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
22/12 AM 6.1 1.6 1.5 1-2 Minor
22/12 PM 6.5 2.0 1.1 1-2 Minor
23/12 AM 5.2 0.7 0.9 2 None
23/01 PM 6.3 1.8 1.0 1 Minor
24/01 AM 5.1 0.6 1.0 1 None
24/02 PM 6.1 1.6 1.0 1 Minor
&&
$$
SCZ054-056-220100-
/O.EXP.KILM.BH.S.0036.000000T0000Z-200922T0000Z/
/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-200922T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
800 PM EDT Mon Sep 21 2020
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT EXPIRED...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK EXPIRED...
$$
NCZ110-220830-
/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-200922T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0029.200922T1000Z-200923T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
800 PM EDT Mon Sep 21 2020
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT TUESDAY THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.
* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Tuesday through Tuesday 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.
&&
$$
NCZ107-220700-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0078.200922T0500Z-200922T0700Z/
Inland New Hanover-
800 PM EDT Mon Sep 21 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 3 AM EDT
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...From 1 AM to 3 AM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...The lowest parts of USS North Carolina Road and low
spots of Battleship Road begin to flood. Water begins to
spread out of the storm drains onto Water Street just south of
Market Street in downtown Wilmington.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington - Flood Stage 5.5 FT
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.7 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.0 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
22/02 AM 5.7 1.0 1.1 1 Minor
22/03 PM 6.1 1.4 1.0 1 Minor
23/03 AM 5.3 0.6 0.9 1 None
23/04 PM 5.9 1.2 0.9 1 Minor
24/04 AM 5.2 0.5 0.9 1 None
24/05 PM 5.8 1.1 0.9 1 Minor
&&
$$
8The office that day
Everything else NWS Wilmington, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 8:15 PM EDT | Beach Hazards Statement | ILM | New Hanover, Pender | 24 hr |
| Sep 21, 9:14 AM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | ILM | 42 hr | |
| Sep 21, 5:29 PM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | ILM | New Hanover, Pender | 24 hr |
| Sep 20, 8:48 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | ILM | Williamsburg | 5 days |
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.