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Beach Hazards Statement 20, NWS Wilmington, NC
NWS Wilmington, NC issued this beach hazards statement at Jun 24, 2021, 4:45 AM EDT for Georgetown County, Horry County, South Carolina; New Hanover County, Pender County, North Carolina. It took effect at Jun 24, 2021, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 14 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jun 24, 2021, 4:45 AM EDT (08:45 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jun 24, 2021, 6:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Jun 24, 2021, 8:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 14 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Wilmington, NC
Counties New Hanover County, NC, Pender County, NC, Georgetown County, SC, Horry County, SC
The radar
The Wilmington radar (KLTX), 7 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:48 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Newport, NC (KMHX), launched 00:00Z, 8.8 hours before the alert went out and 172 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1443 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 31 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -76 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 5 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
816 WHUS42 KILM 240845 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 445 AM EDT Thu Jun 24 2021 NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-241800- /O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0020.210624T1000Z-210625T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry- Coastal Georgetown- 445 AM EDT Thu Jun 24 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current expected. * WHERE...In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into. && $$ 21
3 follow-up statements
990 WHUS42 KILM 241453 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 1053 AM EDT Thu Jun 24 2021 NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-250000- /O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0020.000000T0000Z-210625T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry- Coastal Georgetown- 1053 AM EDT Thu Jun 24 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. * WHERE...In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into. && $$ 21
439
WHUS42 KILM 241701
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
101 PM EDT Thu Jun 24 2021
NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-250000-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0054.210624T2200Z-210625T0200Z/
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0020.000000T0000Z-210625T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry-
Coastal Georgetown-
101 PM EDT Thu Jun 24 2021
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TO 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* 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 Beach Hazards Statement,
Strong north to south longshore current.
* WHERE...In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal
Georgetown Counties. In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and
Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 PM to 10 PM EDT
this evening. For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT
this evening.
* IMPACTS...Low spots and susceptible roadways along tidal creeks
and marshes may observe shallow flooding. Vulnerable causeways
to and from local beaches could see water coverage. Low-lying
roads and low spots bordering back bays and the Intracoastal
Waterway may also observe flooding. This includes vulnerable
residential areas to shallow coastal flooding. Longshore
currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents,
piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers
off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with
lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may
be swept into.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Springmaid Pier at Myrtle Beach
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
24/08 PM 7.7 2.1 0.8 2 Minor
25/08 AM 5.3 -0.3 0.2 2 None
25/09 PM 6.9 1.3 0.2 2 None
26/09 AM 5.2 -0.4 0.1 2 None
26/10 PM 6.7 1.1 0.2 2 None
27/10 AM 5.2 -0.4 0.3 2 None
Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
24/08 PM 6.5 2.0 0.9 3 Minor
25/08 AM 4.5 0.0 0.5 2 None
25/09 PM 6.0 1.5 0.5 3 Minor
26/09 AM 4.6 0.1 0.6 2-3 None
26/10 PM 5.9 1.4 0.6 3 None
27/10 AM 4.5 0.0 0.6 2 None
&&
$$
NCZ110-250000-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0054.210624T2200Z-210625T0200Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
101 PM EDT Thu Jun 24 2021
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TO 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.
* WHEN...From 6 PM to 10 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Low spots and susceptible roadways along tidal
creeks and marshes may observe shallow flooding. Vulnerable
causeways to and from local beaches could see water coverage.
Low-lying roads and low spots bordering back bays and the
Intracoastal Waterway may also observe flooding. This includes
vulnerable residential areas to shallow coastal flooding.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
24/08 PM 6.5 2.0 0.9 3 Minor
25/08 AM 4.5 0.0 0.5 2 None
25/09 PM 6.0 1.5 0.5 3 Minor
26/09 AM 4.6 0.1 0.6 2-3 None
26/10 PM 5.9 1.4 0.6 3 None
27/10 AM 4.5 0.0 0.6 2 None
&&
$$
NCZ107-250000-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0054.210625T0100Z-210625T0400Z/
Inland New Hanover-
101 PM EDT Thu Jun 24 2021
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Up to one 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 9 PM this evening to midnight EDT tonight.
* 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
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
24/10 PM 6.0 1.3 0.7 1 Minor
25/11 AM 4.7 0.0 0.6 1 None
25/11 PM 5.8 1.1 0.6 1 Minor
26/12 PM 4.7 0.0 0.6 1 None
27/12 AM 5.6 0.9 0.6 1 Minor
&&
$$
19307
WHUS42 KILM 242351
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
751 PM EDT Thu Jun 24 2021
NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-250200-
/O.EXP.KILM.BH.S.0020.000000T0000Z-210625T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0054.000000T0000Z-210625T0200Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry-
Coastal Georgetown-
751 PM EDT Thu Jun 24 2021
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal
Georgetown Counties. In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and
Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Low spots and susceptible roadways along tidal
creeks and marshes may observe shallow flooding. Vulnerable
causeways to and from local beaches could see water coverage.
Low-lying roads and low spots bordering back bays and the
Intracoastal Waterway may also observe flooding. This includes
vulnerable residential areas to shallow coastal flooding.
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
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
24/08 PM 7.7 2.1 0.8 2 Minor
25/08 AM 5.3 -0.3 0.2 2 None
25/09 PM 6.9 1.3 0.2 2 None
26/09 AM 5.2 -0.4 0.1 2 None
26/10 PM 6.7 1.1 0.2 2 None
27/10 AM 5.2 -0.4 0.3 2 None
Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
24/08 PM 6.5 2.0 0.9 3 Minor
25/08 AM 4.5 0.0 0.5 2 None
25/09 PM 6.0 1.5 0.5 3 Minor
26/09 AM 4.6 0.1 0.6 2-3 None
26/10 PM 5.9 1.4 0.6 3 None
27/10 AM 4.5 0.0 0.6 3 None
&&
$$
NCZ110-250200-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0054.000000T0000Z-210625T0200Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
751 PM EDT Thu Jun 24 2021
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Low spots and susceptible roadways along tidal
creeks and marshes may observe shallow flooding. Vulnerable
causeways to and from local beaches could see water coverage.
Low-lying roads and low spots bordering back bays and the
Intracoastal Waterway may also observe flooding. This includes
vulnerable residential areas to shallow coastal flooding.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
24/08 PM 6.5 2.0 0.9 3 Minor
25/08 AM 4.5 0.0 0.5 2 None
25/09 PM 6.0 1.5 0.5 3 Minor
26/09 AM 4.6 0.1 0.6 2-3 None
26/10 PM 5.9 1.4 0.6 3 None
27/10 AM 4.5 0.0 0.6 3 None
&&
$$
NCZ107-250400-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0054.210625T0100Z-210625T0400Z/
Inland New Hanover-
751 PM EDT Thu Jun 24 2021
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT ALONG THE CAPE FEAR RIVER...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Water is six to 12 inches deep on the lowest parts
of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina Road. Water begins
to spread on to River Road about a quarter mile south of The
Cape Boulevard. In downtown Wilmington, water covers more than
a block of Water Street near Market Street with three to six
inches of water just south of Market Street.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.7 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.0 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
24/10 PM 6.0 1.3 0.7 1 Minor
25/11 AM 4.7 0.0 0.6 1 None
25/11 PM 5.8 1.1 0.6 1 Minor
26/12 PM 4.7 0.0 0.6 1 None
27/12 AM 5.6 0.9 0.6 1 Minor
27/01 PM 4.6 -0.1 0.6 1 None
&&
$$
9The office that day
Everything else NWS Wilmington, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 1:01 PM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | ILM | Georgetown, Horry | 11 hr |
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Sources
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