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Beach Hazards Statement 26, NWS Wilmington, NC
NWS Wilmington, NC issued this beach hazards statement at Jul 23, 2021, 11:01 AM EDT for New Hanover County, Pender County, North Carolina. It was in force for 9 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jul 23, 2021, 11:01 AM EDT (15:01 UTC)
- Expired
- Jul 23, 2021, 8:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 9 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Wilmington, NC
Counties New Hanover County, NC, Pender County, NC
The radar
The Wilmington radar (KLTX), 65 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:03 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Newport, NC (KMHX), launched 12:00Z, 3.0 hours before the alert went out and 103 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 5 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -65 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1189 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 20 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -55 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 59 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
265 WHUS42 KILM 231501 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 1101 AM EDT Fri Jul 23 2021 NCZ106-108-232315- /O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0026.210723T1501Z-210724T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover- 1101 AM EDT Fri Jul 23 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. There is also a moderate risk of rip currents. * WHERE...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. && $$ IGB
2 follow-up statements
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WHUS42 KILM 231921
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
321 PM EDT Fri Jul 23 2021
NCZ106-108-240200-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0066.210723T2200Z-210724T0200Z/
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0026.000000T0000Z-210724T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
321 PM EDT Fri Jul 23 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...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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/08 PM 6.7 2.2 1.2 3 Minor
24/08 AM 5.1 0.6 1.0 2 None
24/09 PM 6.4 1.9 1.0 2 Minor
25/09 AM 5.1 0.6 0.9 2 None
25/09 PM 6.0 1.5 0.8 2 Minor
26/10 AM 5.0 0.5 0.8 2 None
&&
$$
SCZ054-056-240300-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0066.210723T2200Z-210724T0300Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
321 PM EDT Fri Jul 23 2021
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TO 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...From 6 PM to 11 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/08 PM 7.8 2.2 1.1 2 Minor
24/08 AM 5.9 0.3 0.8 2 None
24/09 PM 7.4 1.8 0.8 2 None
25/09 AM 5.9 0.3 0.7 2 None
25/10 PM 6.9 1.3 0.6 2 None
26/10 AM 5.7 0.1 0.6 2 None
&&
$$
NCZ110-240200-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0066.210723T2200Z-210724T0200Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
321 PM EDT Fri Jul 23 2021
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TO 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.
* WHEN...From 6 PM to 10 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Low spots and susceptible roadways along tidal
creeks and marshes may observe shallow flooding. Vulnerable
causeways to and from local beaches could see water coverage.
Low-lying roads and low spots bordering back bays and the
Intracoastal Waterway may also observe flooding. This includes
vulnerable residential areas to shallow coastal flooding.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/08 PM 6.7 2.2 1.2 3 Minor
24/08 AM 5.1 0.6 1.0 2 None
24/09 PM 6.4 1.9 1.0 2 Minor
25/09 AM 5.1 0.6 0.9 2 None
25/09 PM 6.0 1.5 0.8 2 Minor
26/10 AM 5.0 0.5 0.8 2 None
&&
$$
NCZ107-240330-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0066.210724T0000Z-210724T0400Z/
Inland New Hanover-
321 PM EDT Fri Jul 23 2021
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 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 8 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/10 PM 6.2 1.5 1.1 1 Minor
24/11 AM 5.3 0.6 1.2 1 None
24/11 PM 6.1 1.4 1.0 1 Minor
25/11 AM 5.2 0.5 1.0 1 None
26/12 AM 6.0 1.3 1.0 1 Minor
26/12 PM 5.2 0.5 1.0 1 None
&&
$$051
WHUS42 KILM 232341
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
741 PM EDT Fri Jul 23 2021
NCZ106-108-240200-
/O.EXP.KILM.BH.S.0026.000000T0000Z-210724T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-210724T0200Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
741 PM EDT Fri Jul 23 2021
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Low spots and susceptible roadways along tidal
creeks and marshes may observe shallow flooding. Vulnerable
causeways to and from local beaches could see water coverage.
Low-lying roads and low spots bordering back bays and the
Intracoastal Waterway may also observe flooding. This includes
vulnerable residential areas to shallow coastal flooding.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/08 PM 6.7 2.2 1.2 2-3 Minor
24/08 AM 5.1 0.6 1.0 2 None
24/09 PM 6.4 1.9 1.0 2 Minor
25/09 AM 5.1 0.6 0.9 2 None
25/09 PM 6.0 1.5 0.8 2 Minor
26/10 AM 5.0 0.5 0.8 2 None
&&
$$
SCZ054-056-240300-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-210724T0300Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
741 PM EDT Fri Jul 23 2021
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one 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 11 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/08 PM 7.8 2.2 1.1 2 Minor
24/08 AM 5.9 0.3 0.8 2 None
24/09 PM 7.4 1.8 0.8 2 None
25/09 AM 5.9 0.3 0.7 2 None
25/10 PM 6.9 1.3 0.6 2 None
26/10 AM 5.7 0.1 0.6 2 None
&&
$$
NCZ110-240200-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-210724T0200Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
741 PM EDT Fri Jul 23 2021
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Low spots and susceptible roadways along tidal
creeks and marshes may observe shallow flooding. Vulnerable
causeways to and from local beaches could see water coverage.
Low-lying roads and low spots bordering back bays and the
Intracoastal Waterway may also observe flooding. This includes
vulnerable residential areas to shallow coastal flooding.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/08 PM 6.7 2.2 1.2 2-3 Minor
24/08 AM 5.1 0.6 1.0 2 None
24/09 PM 6.4 1.9 1.0 2 Minor
25/09 AM 5.1 0.6 0.9 2 None
25/09 PM 6.0 1.5 0.8 2 Minor
26/10 AM 5.0 0.5 0.8 2 None
&&
$$
NCZ107-240400-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0066.210724T0000Z-210724T0400Z/
Inland New Hanover-
741 PM EDT Fri Jul 23 2021
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 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...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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/10 PM 6.2 1.5 1.1 1 Minor
24/11 AM 5.3 0.6 1.2 1 None
24/11 PM 6.1 1.4 1.0 1 Minor
25/11 AM 5.2 0.5 1.0 1 None
26/12 AM 6.0 1.3 1.0 1 Minor
26/12 PM 5.2 0.5 1.0 1 None
&&
$$
8The office that day
Everything else NWS Wilmington, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 3:21 PM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | ILM | Brunswick, New Hanover, Pender | 9 hr |
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Sources
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