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Rip Current Statement 29, NWS Wilmington, NC
NWS Wilmington, NC issued this rip current statement at Sep 21, 2020, 8:00 PM EDT for Brunswick County, New Hanover County, Pender County, North Carolina. It took effect at Sep 22, 2020, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 14 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Sep 21, 2020, 8:00 PM EDT (00:00 UTC)
- In effect from
- Sep 22, 2020, 6:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Sep 22, 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
The radar
The Wilmington radar (KLTX), 49 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:00 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, 0.0 hours before the alert went out and 118 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
- 1 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1210 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 30 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -18 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 30 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
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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.
&&
$$
NCZ107-220700-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0078.200922T0500Z-200922T0700Z/
Inland New Hanover-
800 PM EDT Mon Sep 21 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 3 AM EDT
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...From 1 AM to 3 AM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...The lowest parts of USS North Carolina Road and low
spots of Battleship Road begin to flood. Water begins to
spread out of the storm drains onto Water Street just south of
Market Street in downtown Wilmington.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington - Flood Stage 5.5 FT
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.7 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.0 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
22/02 AM 5.7 1.0 1.1 1 Minor
22/03 PM 6.1 1.4 1.0 1 Minor
23/03 AM 5.3 0.6 0.9 1 None
23/04 PM 5.9 1.2 0.9 1 Minor
24/04 AM 5.2 0.5 0.9 1 None
24/05 PM 5.8 1.1 0.9 1 Minor
&&
$$
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WHUS42 KILM 220432
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1232 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2020
NCZ106-108-221245-
/O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0078.000000T0000Z-200922T0500Z/
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200922T1800Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0029.200922T1000Z-200923T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
1232 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2020
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3
to 5 feet in the surf zone. 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 this
afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT this
morning through this evening.
* IMPACTS...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.
&&
$$
NCZ107-220700-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0078.200922T0500Z-200922T0700Z/
Inland New Hanover-
1232 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EDT EARLY
THIS MORNING...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...Until 3 AM EDT early this morning.
* IMPACTS...The lowest parts of USS North Carolina Road and low
spots of Battleship Road begin to flood. Water begins to
spread out of the storm drains onto Water Street just south of
Market Street in downtown Wilmington.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington - Flood Stage 5.5 FT
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.7 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.0 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
22/02 AM 5.7 1.0 1.1 1 Minor
22/03 PM 6.1 1.4 1.0 1 Minor
23/03 AM 5.3 0.6 0.9 1 None
23/04 PM 5.9 1.2 0.9 1 Minor
24/04 AM 5.2 0.5 0.9 1 None
24/05 PM 5.8 1.1 0.9 1 Minor
&&
$$
NCZ110-221245-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0029.200922T1000Z-200923T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
1232 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2020
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.
* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT this morning through 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.
&&
$$
9438
WHUS42 KILM 220653
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
253 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2020
NCZ106-108-221800-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0079.200922T1400Z-200922T1800Z/
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200922T1800Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0029.200922T1000Z-200923T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
253 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2020
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5
to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up
to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High
Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 PM EDT this
afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 10 AM this
morning to 2 PM EDT this afternoon. For the High Rip Current
Risk, from 6 AM EDT this morning through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Minor street flooding occurs on the sound-side of
Carolina Beach, along Canal Drive from Starfish Lane northward.
Water gets into yards along the sound. 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.
&&
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 PM 6.7 2.2 1.3 4 Minor
23/12 AM 5.3 0.8 1.0 3 None
23/01 PM 6.2 1.7 0.9 3 Minor
24/01 AM 5.1 0.6 1.0 1-2 None
24/02 PM 5.9 1.4 0.8 1 None
&&
$$
NCZ110-221800-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0079.200922T1400Z-200922T1800Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0029.200922T1000Z-200923T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
253 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2020
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 10 AM this morning
to 2 PM EDT this afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk,
from 6 AM EDT this morning 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
22/12 PM 6.7 2.2 1.3 4 Minor
23/12 AM 5.3 0.8 1.0 3 None
23/01 PM 6.2 1.7 0.9 3 Minor
24/01 AM 5.1 0.6 1.0 1-2 None
24/02 PM 5.9 1.4 0.8 1 None
&&
$$
SCZ054-056-221800-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0079.200922T1400Z-200922T1800Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
253 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Several inches of inundation above ground level expected
in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 2 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Springmaid Pier at Myrtle Beach - Flood Stage 7.5 FT
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.5 ft, Moderate 8.5 ft, Major 10.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.9 ft, Moderate 2.9 ft, Major 4.9 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
22/12 PM 7.4 1.8 1.0 3 None
23/01 AM 6.0 0.4 0.8 2 None
23/01 PM 6.9 1.3 0.7 2 None
24/02 AM 5.7 0.1 0.7 1 None
24/02 PM 6.7 1.1 0.6 1 None
&&
$$
NCZ107-221800-
/O.EXT.KILM.CF.Y.0078.000000T0000Z-200922T2100Z/
Inland New Hanover-
253 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Up to one half 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 5 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...North of the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge, one spot on
Battleship Road is covered with water about three inches deep.
The westbound lane of USS North Carolina Road is covered with
water up to six inches deep. In downtown Wilmington, about a
block of Water Street just south of Market Street is covered
with about three inches of water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington - Flood Stage 5.5 FT
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.7 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.0 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
22/02 AM 5.5 0.8 0.9 1 Minor
22/03 PM 5.9 1.2 0.8 1 Minor
23/03 AM 5.2 0.5 0.8 1 None
23/04 PM 5.8 1.1 0.8 1 Minor
24/04 AM 5.1 0.4 0.8 1 None
24/05 PM 5.7 1.0 0.8 1 Minor
&&
$$
9904
WHUS42 KILM 221707
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
107 PM EDT Tue Sep 22 2020
NCZ106-108-230000-
/O.CAN.KILM.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200922T1800Z/
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0079.000000T0000Z-200922T1800Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-200923T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
107 PM EDT Tue Sep 22 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT this
afternoon. 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/12 AM 5.4 0.9 1.1 1-3 None
23/01 PM 6.3 1.8 1.0 3 Minor
24/01 AM 5.2 0.7 1.1 1-2 None
24/02 PM 6.0 1.5 0.9 1 Minor
25/02 AM 4.8 0.3 0.9 1 None
&&
$$
NCZ110-230000-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0079.000000T0000Z-200922T1800Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-200923T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
107 PM EDT Tue Sep 22 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT this
afternoon. 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/12 AM 5.4 0.9 1.1 1-3 None
23/01 PM 6.3 1.8 1.0 3 Minor
24/01 AM 5.2 0.7 1.1 1-2 None
24/02 PM 6.0 1.5 0.9 1 Minor
25/02 AM 4.8 0.3 0.9 1 None
&&
$$
NCZ107-222100-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0078.000000T0000Z-200922T2100Z/
Inland New Hanover-
107 PM EDT Tue Sep 22 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Water is six to 12 inches deep on the lowest parts
of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina Road. Water begins
to spread on to River Road about a quarter mile south of The
Cape Boulevard. In downtown Wilmington, water covers more than
a block of Water Street near Market Street with three to six
inches of water just south of Market Street.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington - Flood Stage 5.5 FT
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.7 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.0 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
22/03 PM 6.1 1.4 1.0 1 Minor
23/03 AM 5.3 0.6 0.9 1 None
23/04 PM 5.9 1.2 0.9 1 Minor
24/04 AM 5.2 0.5 0.9 1 None
24/05 PM 5.8 1.1 0.9 1 Minor
25/05 AM 5.1 0.4 0.9 1 None
&&
$$
SCZ054-056-221815-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0079.000000T0000Z-200922T1800Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
107 PM EDT Tue Sep 22 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Less than a half foot of inundation above ground level in
low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Springmaid Pier at Myrtle Beach - Flood Stage 7.5 FT
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.5 ft, Moderate 8.5 ft, Major 10.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.9 ft, Moderate 2.9 ft, Major 4.9 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/01 AM 6.1 0.5 0.9 2 None
23/01 PM 6.9 1.3 0.7 2 None
24/02 AM 5.7 0.1 0.7 1 None
24/02 PM 6.8 1.2 0.7 1 None
25/03 AM 5.6 0.0 0.7 1 None
&&
$$195
WHUS42 KILM 221759
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
159 PM EDT Tue Sep 22 2020
NCZ106-108-110-230000-
/O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0079.000000T0000Z-200922T1800Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-200923T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-
159 PM EDT Tue Sep 22 2020
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender, Coastal New Hanover and Coastal
Brunswick Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
SCZ054-056-221900-
/O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0079.000000T0000Z-200922T1800Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
159 PM EDT Tue Sep 22 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
This should be the last Coastal Flood Advisory for the beaches
this week as water levels remain below minor flooding thresholds.
$$
NCZ107-222100-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0078.000000T0000Z-200922T2100Z/
Inland New Hanover-
159 PM EDT Tue Sep 22 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Water is six to 12 inches deep on the lowest parts
of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina Road. Water begins
to spread on to River Road about a quarter mile south of The
Cape Boulevard. In downtown Wilmington, water covers more than
a block of Water Street near Market Street with three to six
inches of water just south of Market Street.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington - Flood Stage 5.5 FT
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.7 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.0 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
22/03 PM 6.1 1.4 1.0 1 Minor
23/03 AM 5.3 0.6 0.9 1 None
23/04 PM 5.9 1.2 0.9 1 Minor
24/04 AM 5.2 0.5 0.9 1 None
24/05 PM 5.8 1.1 0.9 1 Minor
25/05 AM 5.1 0.4 0.9 1 None
&&
$$952
WHUS42 KILM 221956
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
356 PM EDT Tue Sep 22 2020
NCZ107-222100-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0078.000000T0000Z-200922T2100Z/
Inland New Hanover-
356 PM EDT Tue Sep 22 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Up to one half 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 5 PM EDT this afternoon.
* 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
22/03 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
25/05 AM 5.1 0.4 0.9 1 None
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-110-230000-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-200923T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-
356 PM EDT Tue Sep 22 2020
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender, Coastal Brunswick and Coastal New
Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$176 WHUS42 KILM 222053 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 453 PM EDT Tue Sep 22 2020 NCZ107-222200- /O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0078.000000T0000Z-200922T2100Z/ Inland New Hanover- 453 PM EDT Tue Sep 22 2020 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... High tide has passed, another advisory may be needed with the daytime high tide Wednesday. $$ NCZ106-108-110-230000- /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-200923T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick- 453 PM EDT Tue Sep 22 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Pender, Coastal Brunswick and Coastal New Hanover Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, especially in hurricane swell. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ 8
029 WHUS42 KILM 230002 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 802 PM EDT Tue Sep 22 2020 NCZ106-108-230930- /O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-200923T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0030.200923T1000Z-200924T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover- 802 PM EDT Tue Sep 22 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Wednesday through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. 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. && $$ NCZ110-230115- /O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-200923T0000Z/ Coastal Brunswick- 802 PM EDT Tue Sep 22 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS EXPIRED... Rip current risk will improve to moderate risk for Wednesday as swells from Hurricane Teddy continue to weaken. $$ 19
The office that day
Everything else NWS Wilmington, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2:53 AM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | ILM | Brunswick, New Hanover, Pender | 11 hr |
Nearby
Rip Current Statements in North 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.