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Rip Current Statement 13, NWS Wilmington, NC
NWS Wilmington, NC issued this rip current statement at Aug 19, 2021, 7:49 PM EDT for Brunswick County, New Hanover County, Pender County, North Carolina; Georgetown County, Horry County, South Carolina. It took effect at Aug 20, 2021, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 38 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Aug 19, 2021, 7:49 PM EDT (23:49 UTC)
- In effect from
- Aug 20, 2021, 6:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Aug 21, 2021, 7:59 PM EDT
- In force
- 38 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 23:49 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The nearest sounding before it
Newport, NC (KMHX), launched 12:00Z, 11.8 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
- 2746 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 503 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 11 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -16 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- -23 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
420
WHUS42 KILM 192349
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
749 PM EDT Thu Aug 19 2021
NCZ107-200200-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0081.000000T0000Z-210820T0200Z/
Inland New Hanover-
749 PM EDT Thu Aug 19 2021
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 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...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina
Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one half foot in
depth. In downtown Wilmington, a block of Water Street
observes minor flooding up to one quarter foot in depth.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
19/08 PM 5.9 1.2 0.9 1 Minor
20/08 AM 5.0 0.3 0.8 1 None
20/09 PM 6.1 1.4 1.0 1 Minor
21/09 AM 5.3 0.6 1.0 1 None
21/10 PM 6.1 1.4 1.0 1 Minor
22/10 AM 5.3 0.6 0.9 1 None
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-110-SCZ054-056-201200-
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0013.210820T1000Z-210821T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
749 PM EDT Thu Aug 19 2021
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal
Georgetown Counties. In North Carolina, Coastal Pender,
Coastal New Hanover and Coastal Brunswick Counties.
* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Friday through Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help. Always swim with flotation.
&&
$$
2112 follow-up statements
073 WHUS42 KILM 200146 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 946 PM EDT Thu Aug 19 2021 NCZ107-200300- /O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0081.000000T0000Z-210820T0200Z/ Inland New Hanover- 946 PM EDT Thu Aug 19 2021 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING... $$ NCZ106-108-110-SCZ054-056-201000- /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0013.210820T1000Z-210821T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick- Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown- 946 PM EDT Thu Aug 19 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. In North Carolina, Coastal Pender, Coastal New Hanover and Coastal Brunswick Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Friday through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
444
WHUS42 KILM 200753
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
353 AM EDT Fri Aug 20 2021
NCZ107-202000-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0082.210820T2300Z-210821T0300Z/
Inland New Hanover-
353 AM EDT Fri Aug 20 2021
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TO 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...One half to 3 quarter foot river-water inundation above
ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and
tidal waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown Wilmington
and
* WHEN...From 7 PM to 11 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina
Road observe minor coastal flooding, maximum of one foot in
depth. In downtown Wilmington, sections of Water Street observe
minor flooding up to one half foot in depth. Check with local
officials for any road closures or impacts.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain water and runoff from thunderstorms
could worsen the flooding more than forecast.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
20/08 AM 5.1 0.4 0.9 1 None
20/09 PM 6.2 1.5 1.1 1 Minor
21/09 AM 5.4 0.7 1.1 1 None
21/10 PM 6.1 1.4 1.0 1 Minor
22/10 AM 5.4 0.7 1.0 1 None
22/11 PM 6.1 1.4 1.0 1 Minor
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-110-SCZ054-056-202000-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0013.210820T1000Z-210821T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
353 AM EDT Fri Aug 20 2021
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal
Georgetown Counties. In North Carolina, Coastal Pender,
Coastal New Hanover and Coastal Brunswick Counties.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
8442
WHUS42 KILM 201454
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1054 AM EDT Fri Aug 20 2021
NCZ107-202300-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0082.210820T2300Z-210821T0300Z/
Inland New Hanover-
1054 AM EDT Fri Aug 20 2021
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TO 11 PM
EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...One half to 3 quarter foot river-water inundation above
ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and
tidal waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington and.
* WHEN...From 7 PM to 11 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina
Road observe minor coastal flooding, maximum of one foot in
depth. In downtown Wilmington, sections of Water Street
observe minor flooding up to one half foot in depth. Check
with local officials for any road closures or impacts.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain water and runoff from thunderstorms
could worsen the flooding more than forecast.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
20/09 PM 6.2 1.5 1.1 1 Minor
21/09 AM 5.4 0.7 1.1 1 None
21/10 PM 6.1 1.4 1.0 1 Minor
22/10 AM 5.4 0.7 1.0 1 None
22/11 PM 6.1 1.4 1.0 1 Minor
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-110-SCZ054-056-202300-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-210821T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
1054 AM EDT Fri Aug 20 2021
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal
Georgetown Counties. In North Carolina, Coastal Pender,
Coastal New Hanover and Coastal Brunswick Counties.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
7419
WHUS42 KILM 201630
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1230 PM EDT Fri Aug 20 2021
NCZ107-210000-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0082.210820T2300Z-210821T0300Z/
Inland New Hanover-
1230 PM EDT Fri Aug 20 2021
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TO 11 PM
EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...One half to 3 quarter foot river-water inundation above
ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and
tidal waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including portions downtown
Wilmington near the river.
* WHEN...From 7 PM to 11 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina
Road observe minor coastal flooding, maximum of one foot in
depth. In downtown Wilmington, sections of Water Street
observe minor flooding up to one half foot in depth. Check
with local officials for any road closures or impacts.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
20/09 PM 6.1 1.4 1.0 1 Minor
21/09 AM 5.3 0.6 1.0 1 None
21/10 PM 6.0 1.3 0.9 1 Minor
22/10 AM 5.2 0.5 0.8 1 None
22/11 PM 5.9 1.2 0.8 1 Minor
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-110-SCZ054-056-210000-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-210821T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
1230 PM EDT Fri Aug 20 2021
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal
Georgetown Counties. In North Carolina, Coastal Pender,
Coastal New Hanover and Coastal Brunswick Counties.
* WHEN...Through this evening. The threat of dangerous rip
currents will persist into Saturday as well.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
If you see a swimmer in distress call a lifeguard or 911. Attempt
to direct the swimmer to safety and throw them something that
floats. Never enter the water without flotation.
&&
$$
29677
WHUS42 KILM 202300
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
700 PM EDT Fri Aug 20 2021
NCZ107-210300-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-210821T0300Z/
Inland New Hanover-
700 PM EDT Fri Aug 20 2021
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 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...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina
Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one foot in depth.
In downtown Wilmington, sections of Water Street observe minor
flooding up to one half foot in depth. Check with local
officials for any road closures or impacts.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
20/09 PM 6.1 1.4 1.0 1 Minor
21/09 AM 5.3 0.6 1.0 1 None
21/10 PM 6.0 1.3 0.9 1 Minor
22/10 AM 5.2 0.5 0.8 1 None
22/11 PM 5.9 1.2 0.8 1 Minor
23/11 AM 5.2 0.5 0.7 1 None
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-110-SCZ054-056-211200-
/O.EXT.KILM.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-210822T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
700 PM EDT Fri Aug 20 2021
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal
Georgetown Counties. In North Carolina, Coastal Pender,
Coastal New Hanover and Coastal Brunswick Counties.
* WHEN...Through Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
21163 WHUS42 KILM 210300 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 1100 PM EDT Fri Aug 20 2021 NCZ107-210400- /O.CAN.KILM.CF.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-210821T0300Z/ Inland New Hanover- 1100 PM EDT Fri Aug 20 2021 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING... The latest gage readings along the Lower Cape Fear River have dropped below minor Coastal Flood Advisory thresholds. $$ NCZ106-108-110-SCZ054-056-211100- /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-210822T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick- Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown- 1100 PM EDT Fri Aug 20 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. In North Carolina, Coastal Pender, Coastal New Hanover and Coastal Brunswick Counties. * WHEN...Through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
608 WHUS42 KILM 210757 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 357 AM EDT Sat Aug 21 2021 NCZ106-108-110-SCZ054-056-211600- /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-210822T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick- Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown- 357 AM EDT Sat Aug 21 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. In North Carolina, Coastal Pender, Coastal New Hanover and Coastal Brunswick Counties. * WHEN...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. Rip currents are narrow, if able, swim in a direction following the shoreline to escape its grip. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ 8
902
WHUS42 KILM 210924
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
524 AM EDT Sat Aug 21 2021
NCZ107-211600-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0083.210822T0000Z-210822T0400Z/
Inland New Hanover-
524 AM EDT Sat Aug 21 2021
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to midnight EDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina
Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one foot in depth.
In downtown Wilmington, sections of Water Street observe minor
flooding up to one half foot in depth. Check with local
officials for any road closures or impacts.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.7 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.0 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
21/09 AM 5.3 0.6 1.0 1 None
21/10 PM 6.1 1.4 1.0 1 Minor
22/10 AM 5.4 0.7 1.0 1 None
22/11 PM 6.1 1.4 1.0 1 Minor
23/11 AM 5.4 0.7 0.9 1 None
24/12 AM 5.8 1.1 0.9 1 Minor
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-110-SCZ054-056-211600-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-210822T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
524 AM EDT Sat Aug 21 2021
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal
Georgetown Counties. In North Carolina, Coastal Pender,
Coastal New Hanover and Coastal Brunswick Counties.
* WHEN...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.
&&
$$
8542
WHUS42 KILM 211445
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1045 AM EDT Sat Aug 21 2021
NCZ107-220000-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0083.210822T0000Z-210822T0400Z/
Inland New Hanover-
1045 AM EDT Sat Aug 21 2021
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS
EVENING TO MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to midnight EDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina
Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one foot in depth.
In downtown Wilmington, sections of Water Street observe minor
flooding up to one half foot in depth. Check with local
officials for any road closures or impacts.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.7 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.0 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
21/10 PM 6.1 1.4 1.0 1 Minor
22/10 AM 5.4 0.7 1.0 1 None
22/11 PM 6.1 1.4 1.0 1 Minor
23/11 AM 5.4 0.7 0.9 1 None
24/12 AM 5.8 1.1 0.9 1 Minor
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-110-SCZ054-056-220000-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-210822T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
1045 AM EDT Sat Aug 21 2021
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender, Coastal New Hanover
and Coastal Brunswick Counties.
* WHEN...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.
&&
$$684
WHUS42 KILM 211459
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1059 AM EDT Sat Aug 21 2021
SCZ054-056-211600-
/O.CAN.KILM.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-210822T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
1059 AM EDT Sat Aug 21 2021
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED...
As the swell from distant Hurricane Henri' have dimished. The
High Rip Current Risk has been downgraded to a moderate rip risk.
$$
NCZ107-212300-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0083.210822T0000Z-210822T0400Z/
Inland New Hanover-
1059 AM EDT Sat Aug 21 2021
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS 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...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina
Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one foot in depth.
In downtown Wilmington, sections of Water Street observe minor
flooding up to one half foot in depth. Check with local
officials for any road closures or impacts.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
21/10 PM 6.1 1.4 1.0 1 Minor
22/10 AM 5.4 0.7 1.0 1 None
22/11 PM 6.1 1.4 1.0 1 Minor
23/11 AM 5.4 0.7 0.9 1 None
24/12 AM 5.8 1.1 0.9 1 Minor
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-110-212300-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-210822T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-
1059 AM EDT Sat Aug 21 2021
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender, Coastal New Hanover
and Coastal Brunswick Counties.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$881
WHUS42 KILM 211946
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
346 PM EDT Sat Aug 21 2021
NCZ107-220400-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0083.210822T0000Z-210822T0400Z/
Inland New Hanover-
346 PM EDT Sat Aug 21 2021
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS 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...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina
Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one foot in depth.
In downtown Wilmington, sections of Water Street observe minor
flooding up to one half foot in depth. Check with local
officials for any road closures or impacts.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
21/10 PM 6.0 1.3 0.9 1 Minor
22/10 AM 5.2 0.5 0.8 1 None
22/11 PM 5.9 1.2 0.8 1 Minor
23/11 AM 5.3 0.6 0.8 1 None
23/11 PM 5.7 1.0 0.8 1 Minor
24/12 PM 5.1 0.4 0.6 1 None
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-110-220000-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-210822T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-
346 PM EDT Sat Aug 21 2021
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender, Coastal Brunswick and Coastal New
Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$597
WHUS42 KILM 212359
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
759 PM EDT Sat Aug 21 2021
NCZ106-108-110-220100-
/O.CAN.KILM.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-210822T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-
759 PM EDT Sat Aug 21 2021
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED...
$$
NCZ107-220400-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0083.210822T0000Z-210822T0400Z/
Inland New Hanover-
759 PM EDT Sat Aug 21 2021
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina
Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one foot in depth.
In downtown Wilmington, sections of Water Street observe minor
flooding up to one half foot in depth. Check with local
officials for any road closures or impacts.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.7 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.0 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
21/10 PM 6.2 1.5 1.1 1 Minor
22/10 AM 5.4 0.7 1.0 1 None
22/11 PM 6.1 1.4 1.0 1 Minor
23/11 AM 5.5 0.8 1.0 1 Minor
23/11 PM 5.9 1.2 1.0 1 Minor
24/12 PM 5.3 0.6 0.8 1 None
&&
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Wilmington, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 3:35 PM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | ILM | New Hanover | 6 hr |
Nearby
Rip Current Statements in North Carolina, 2021Rip Current Statements in South Carolina, 2021Every rip current statement in 2021
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.