Alert archive / North Carolina / Rip Current Statements in 2021
Rip Current Statement 19, NWS Wilmington, NC
NWS Wilmington, NC issued this rip current statement at Sep 21, 2021, 8:13 PM EDT for New Hanover County, Pender County, North Carolina. It took effect at Sep 22, 2021, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 14 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Sep 21, 2021, 8:13 PM EDT (00:13 UTC)
- In effect from
- Sep 22, 2021, 6:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Sep 22, 2021, 8:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 14 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 00:16 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Newport, NC (KMHX), launched 00:00Z, 0.2 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
- 329 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -5 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 916 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 19 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 60 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 74 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
600
WHUS42 KILM 220013
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
813 PM EDT Tue Sep 21 2021
NCZ107-220600-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0094.210922T0200Z-210922T0600Z/
Inland New Hanover-
813 PM EDT Tue Sep 21 2021
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...
* 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 2 AM EDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...The lowest portions of USS North Carolina Road and
Battleship Road begin to observe minor coastal flooding. Water
begins to spread out of storm drains onto Water Street just
south of Market Street in downtown Wilmington.
* 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 6.8 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
21/11 PM 5.7 1.0 0.8 N/A Minor
22/11 AM 5.5 0.8 0.7 N/A Minor
23/12 AM 5.4 0.7 0.7 N/A None
23/12 PM 5.2 0.5 0.5 N/A None
24/12 AM 4.9 0.2 0.4 N/A None
24/01 PM 5.1 0.4 0.5 N/A None
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-220815-
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0019.210922T1000Z-210923T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
813 PM EDT Tue Sep 21 2021
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Wednesday through Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$5 follow-up statements
361 WHUS42 KILM 220416 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 1216 AM EDT Wed Sep 22 2021 NCZ107-220530- /O.CAN.KILM.CF.Y.0094.000000T0000Z-210922T0600Z/ Inland New Hanover- 1216 AM EDT Wed Sep 22 2021 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Gage readings along the Lower Cape Fear River near Wilmington have dropped below minor coastal flooding thresholds. As a result, the advisory has been cancelled. $$ NCZ106-108-221230- /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0019.210922T1000Z-210923T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover- 1216 AM EDT Wed Sep 22 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ dch
939 WHUS42 KILM 220901 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 501 AM EDT Wed Sep 22 2021 NCZ106-108-230000- /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0019.210922T1000Z-210923T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover- 501 AM EDT Wed Sep 22 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. * 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. && $$ 19
505
WHUS42 KILM 221133
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
733 AM EDT Wed Sep 22 2021
NCZ107-221700-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0095.210922T1400Z-210922T1700Z/
Inland New Hanover-
733 AM EDT Wed Sep 22 2021
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...The lowest portions of USS North Carolina Road and
Battleship Road begin to observe minor coastal flooding. Water
begins to spread out of storm drains onto Water Street just
south of Market Street in downtown Wilmington.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.8 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
22/11 AM 5.6 0.9 0.8 N/A Minor
23/12 AM 5.6 0.9 0.9 N/A Minor
23/12 PM 5.3 0.6 0.6 N/A None
24/12 AM 5.1 0.4 0.6 N/A None
24/01 PM 5.2 0.5 0.6 N/A None
25/01 AM 5.0 0.3 0.7 N/A None
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-221945-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-210923T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
733 AM EDT Wed Sep 22 2021
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover 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.
&&
$$316 WHUS42 KILM 221652 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 1252 PM EDT Wed Sep 22 2021 NCZ107-221800- /O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0095.000000T0000Z-210922T1700Z/ Inland New Hanover- 1252 PM EDT Wed Sep 22 2021 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... Water levels in the lower Cape Fear River will fall below minor flooding thresholds after 1 PM. $$ NCZ106-108-230000- /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-210923T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover- 1252 PM EDT Wed Sep 22 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Pender 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. && $$
854 WHUS42 KILM 230001 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 801 PM EDT Wed Sep 22 2021 NCZ106-108-230115- /O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-210923T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover- 801 PM EDT Wed Sep 22 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS EXPIRED... $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Wilmington, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 8:13 PM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | ILM | New Hanover | 4 hr |
| Sep 22, 3:22 AM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | ILM | 27 hr | |
| Sep 22, 7:33 AM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | ILM | New Hanover | 5 hr |
| Sep 22, 9:07 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ILM | Brunswick, Columbus | 3 hr |
| Sep 22, 10:21 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | ILM | Brunswick, Columbus, Pender | 6 hr |
| Sep 22, 10:39 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ILM | Brunswick, New Hanover | 111 min |
| Sep 22, 11:24 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ILM | New Hanover, Pender | 111 min |
| Sep 22, 12:22 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | ILM | New Hanover | 5 hr |
| Sep 22, 1:16 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ILM | Bladen, Brunswick, New Hanover, Pender | 119 min |
| Sep 22, 2:35 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILM | Columbus | 25 min |
| Sep 22, 2:44 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ILM | Brunswick, New Hanover | 3 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.