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Beach Hazards Statement 3, NWS Wilmington, NC
NWS Wilmington, NC issued this beach hazards statement at Apr 28, 2021, 7:36 PM EDT for Georgetown County, Horry County, South Carolina; New Hanover County, Pender County, North Carolina. It took effect at Apr 29, 2021, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 14 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 28, 2021, 7:36 PM EDT (23:36 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 29, 2021, 6:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Apr 29, 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 23:36 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Newport, NC (KMHX), launched 12:00Z, 11.6 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
- 1715 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 19 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 55 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 93 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
793
WHUS42 KILM 282336
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
736 PM EDT Wed Apr 28 2021
NCZ107-290600-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0040.210429T0200Z-210429T0600Z/
Inland New Hanover-
736 PM EDT Wed Apr 28 2021
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
THURSDAY...
* 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 10 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Thursday.
* 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
29/12 AM 6.1 1.4 0.6 1 Minor
29/12 PM 5.1 0.4 0.6 1 None
30/01 AM 6.0 1.3 0.6 1 Minor
30/01 PM 4.7 0.0 0.4 1 None
01/02 AM 5.8 1.1 0.6 1 Minor
01/02 PM 5.0 0.3 0.8 1 None
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-290600-
/O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0003.210429T1000Z-210430T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry-
Coastal Georgetown-
736 PM EDT Wed Apr 28 2021
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THURSDAY
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current expected.
* WHERE...In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal
Georgetown Counties. In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and
Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Thursday through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers
into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas.
It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to
return to shore.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with
lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may
be swept into.
&&
$$
194 follow-up statements
112 WHUS42 KILM 290556 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 156 AM EDT Thu Apr 29 2021 NCZ107-290700- /O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-210429T0600Z/ Inland New Hanover- 156 AM EDT Thu Apr 29 2021 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 2 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING... $$ NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-300000- /O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0003.210429T1000Z-210430T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry- Coastal Georgetown- 156 AM EDT Thu Apr 29 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current expected. * WHERE...In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into. && $$
273 WHUS42 KILM 291029 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 629 AM EDT Thu Apr 29 2021 NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-300000- /O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0003.000000T0000Z-210430T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry- Coastal Georgetown- 629 AM EDT Thu Apr 29 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Strong south to north 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. && $$
391
WHUS42 KILM 291620
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1220 PM EDT Thu Apr 29 2021
NCZ107-300030-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0041.210430T0300Z-210430T0700Z/
Inland New Hanover-
1220 PM EDT Thu Apr 29 2021
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
3 AM EDT FRIDAY ALONG THE CAPE FEAR RIVER...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 3 AM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...North of the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge, one spot on
Battleship Road will be covered with water about three inches
deep. The westbound lane of USS North Carolina Road will be
covered with water up to six inches deep. In downtown
Wilmington, about a block of Water Street just south of Market
Street will be covered with about three inches of water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take any necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.7 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.0 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
29/12 PM 4.9 0.2 0.4 1 None
30/01 AM 5.9 1.2 0.5 1 Minor
30/02 PM 4.6 -0.1 0.4 1 None
01/02 AM 5.7 1.0 0.5 1 Minor
01/02 PM 5.0 0.3 0.8 1 None
02/03 AM 5.8 1.1 0.8 1 Minor
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-300000-
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0003.000000T0000Z-210430T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry-
Coastal Georgetown-
1220 PM EDT Thu Apr 29 2021
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Strong south to north 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.
&&
$$
9641
WHUS42 KILM 300020
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
820 PM EDT Thu Apr 29 2021
NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-300130-
/O.EXP.KILM.BH.S.0003.000000T0000Z-210430T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry-
Coastal Georgetown-
820 PM EDT Thu Apr 29 2021
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT HAS EXPIRED...
The beach hazards statement for strong longshore currents has
been allowed to expire at 800 pm edt.
$$
NCZ107-300700-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0041.210430T0300Z-210430T0700Z/
Inland New Hanover-
820 PM EDT Thu Apr 29 2021
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EDT
FRIDAY...
* 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 Friday.
* 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
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
30/01 AM 5.9 1.2 0.5 1 Minor
30/01 PM 4.7 0.0 0.4 1 None
01/02 AM 5.8 1.1 0.6 1 Minor
01/02 PM 5.0 0.3 0.8 1 None
02/03 AM 5.8 1.1 0.8 1 Minor
02/03 PM 4.8 0.1 0.7 1 None
&&
$$
11The office that day
Everything else NWS Wilmington, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 3:39 AM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | ILM | New Hanover | 22 hr |
| Apr 28, 3:13 PM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | ILM | 41 hr |
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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.