Alert archive / North Carolina / Rip Current Statements in 2021
Rip Current Statement 4, NWS Wilmington, NC
NWS Wilmington, NC issued this rip current statement at May 27, 2021, 8:10 PM EDT for Brunswick County, New Hanover County, Pender County, North Carolina. It took effect at May 28, 2021, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 38 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- May 27, 2021, 8:10 PM EDT (00:10 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 28, 2021, 6:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- May 29, 2021, 8:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 38 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Wilmington, NC
Counties Brunswick County, NC, New Hanover County, NC, Pender County, NC
The radar
The Wilmington radar (KLTX), 49 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:11 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The nearest sounding before it
Newport, NC (KMHX), launched 00:00Z, 0.2 hours before the alert went out and 118 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
- 576 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -94 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1547 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 15 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 35 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 40 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
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WHUS42 KILM 280010
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
810 PM EDT Thu May 27 2021
NCZ107-280500-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0045.210528T0200Z-210528T0500Z/
Inland New Hanover-
810 PM EDT Thu May 27 2021
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 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 1 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
28/12 AM 5.8 1.1 0.4 1 Minor
28/12 PM 4.6 -0.1 0.4 1 None
29/01 AM 5.8 1.1 0.6 1 Minor
29/01 PM 4.5 -0.2 0.4 1 None
30/02 AM 5.5 0.8 0.5 1 Minor
30/02 PM 4.4 -0.3 0.4 1 None
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-280815-
/O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0012.210528T1000Z-210529T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0004.210528T1000Z-210529T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
810 PM EDT Thu May 27 2021
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
expected. For the Beach Hazards Statement, Strong south to
north longshore current expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Friday through Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water. Longshore currents can sweep
swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and
other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet,
making it difficult to return to shore.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with
lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may
be swept into.
&&
$$
SCZ054-056-280815-
/O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0012.210528T1000Z-210529T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
810 PM EDT Thu May 27 2021
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Friday through Friday 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.
&&
$$
NCZ110-280815-
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0004.210528T1000Z-210529T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
810 PM EDT Thu May 27 2021
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.
* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Friday through Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
218 follow-up statements
338 WHUS42 KILM 280452 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 1252 AM EDT Fri May 28 2021 NCZ107-280600- /O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-210528T0500Z/ Inland New Hanover- 1252 AM EDT Fri May 28 2021 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING... Tide levels have just dropped below the 5.5 ft MLLW threshold for when minor coastal flooding occurs. As a result, the coastal flood advisory will be allowed to expire at 1am EDT. $$ NCZ106-108-281300- /O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0012.210528T1000Z-210529T0000Z/ /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0004.210528T1000Z-210529T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover- 1252 AM EDT Fri May 28 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the Beach Hazards Statement, Strong south to north longshore current expected. * WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into. && $$ SCZ054-056-281300- /O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0012.210528T1000Z-210529T0000Z/ Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown- 1252 AM EDT Fri May 28 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...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown 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. && $$ NCZ110-281300- /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0004.210528T1000Z-210529T0000Z/ Coastal Brunswick- 1252 AM EDT Fri May 28 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ 11
285 WHUS42 KILM 280854 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 454 AM EDT Fri May 28 2021 NCZ106-108-290000- /O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0012.210528T1000Z-210529T0000Z/ /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0004.210528T1000Z-210529T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover- 454 AM EDT Fri May 28 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, Strong south to north longshore current expected. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * 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. 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... 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. 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. && $$ SCZ054-056-290000- /O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0012.210528T1000Z-210529T0000Z/ Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown- 454 AM EDT Fri May 28 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current expected. * WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into. && $$ NCZ110-290000- /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0004.210528T1000Z-210529T0000Z/ Coastal Brunswick- 454 AM EDT Fri May 28 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County. * 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. && $$
950
WHUS42 KILM 281533
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1133 AM EDT Fri May 28 2021
NCZ107-290000-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0046.210529T0300Z-210529T0600Z/
Inland New Hanover-
1133 AM EDT Fri May 28 2021
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
2 AM EDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown Wilmington
and low-lying points southward to the mouth of the Cape Fear.
* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...North of the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge, one spot on
Battleship Road is covered with water about three inches deep.
The westbound lane of USS North Carolina Road is covered with
water up to six inches deep. In downtown Wilmington, about a
block of Water Street just south of Market Street is covered
with about three inches of water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Another advisory may be needed late
Saturday night.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.7 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.0 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
28/12 PM 4.6 -0.1 0.4 1 None
29/12 AM 5.8 1.1 0.6 1 Minor
29/01 PM 4.6 -0.1 0.5 1 None
30/02 AM 5.6 0.9 0.6 1 Minor
30/02 PM 4.4 -0.3 0.4 1 None
31/02 AM 5.4 0.7 0.6 1 None
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-290000-
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0012.000000T0000Z-210529T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-210529T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
1133 AM EDT Fri May 28 2021
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, Strong south to north
longshore current. For the High Rip Current Risk, 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. 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...
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.
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.
&&
$$
SCZ054-056-290000-
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0012.000000T0000Z-210529T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
1133 AM EDT Fri May 28 2021
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current.
* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers
into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas.
It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to
return to shore.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with
lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may
be swept into.
&&
$$
NCZ110-290000-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-210529T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
1133 AM EDT Fri May 28 2021
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water. A moderate west to east longshore
current is possible at times.
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.
&&
$$
8619
WHUS42 KILM 282342
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
742 PM EDT Fri May 28 2021
NCZ106-108-290945-
/O.CAN.KILM.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-210529T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KILM.BH.S.0012.000000T0000Z-210530T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
742 PM EDT Fri May 28 2021
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED...
* WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...Through Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers
into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas.
It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to
return to shore.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with
lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may
be swept into.
&&
$$
NCZ107-290600-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0046.210529T0300Z-210529T0600Z/
Inland New Hanover-
742 PM EDT Fri May 28 2021
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS
EVENING TO 2 AM EDT SATURDAY...
* 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 2 AM EDT Saturday.
* 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
29/12 AM 5.8 1.1 0.6 1 Minor
29/01 PM 4.6 -0.1 0.5 1 None
30/02 AM 5.6 0.9 0.6 1 Minor
30/02 PM 4.4 -0.3 0.4 1 None
31/02 AM 5.4 0.7 0.6 1 None
31/03 PM 4.5 -0.2 0.5 1 None
&&
$$
SCZ054-056-290945-
/O.EXT.KILM.BH.S.0012.000000T0000Z-210530T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
742 PM EDT Fri May 28 2021
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current.
* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...Through Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers
into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas.
It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to
return to shore.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with
lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may
be swept into.
&&
$$
NCZ110-290945-
/O.EXT.KILM.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-210530T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
742 PM EDT Fri May 28 2021
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.
* 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.
&&
$$828 WHUS42 KILM 290555 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 155 AM EDT Sat May 29 2021 NCZ107-290700- /O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-210529T0600Z/ Inland New Hanover- 155 AM EDT Sat May 29 2021 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 2 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING... Tide levels by 2am EDT will have fallen below the 5.5 ft MLLW threshold for when minor coastal flooding commences on the lower Cape Fear River from Wilmington southward. As a result, the coastal flood advisory will be allowed to expire at 2 am EDT. $$ NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-291400- /O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0012.000000T0000Z-210530T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry- Coastal Georgetown- 155 AM EDT Sat May 29 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current. In addition, there is a moderate risk for rip currents. * 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. && $$ NCZ110-291400- /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-210530T0000Z/ Coastal Brunswick- 155 AM EDT Sat May 29 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ dough
461 WHUS42 KILM 290851 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 451 AM EDT Sat May 29 2021 NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-300000- /O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0012.000000T0000Z-210530T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry- Coastal Georgetown- 451 AM EDT Sat May 29 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH 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...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. && $$ NCZ110-300000- /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-210530T0000Z/ Coastal Brunswick- 451 AM EDT Sat May 29 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
364
WHUS42 KILM 291859
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
259 PM EDT Sat May 29 2021
NCZ107-300000-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0047.210530T0400Z-210530T0800Z/
Inland New Hanover-
259 PM EDT Sat May 29 2021
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 4 AM
EDT SUNDAY...
* 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 midnight tonight to 4 AM EDT Sunday.
* 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
30/02 AM 6.0 1.3 1.0 1 Minor
30/02 PM 4.6 -0.1 0.6 1 None
31/02 AM 5.6 0.9 0.8 1 Minor
31/03 PM 4.9 0.2 0.9 1 None
01/03 AM 5.4 0.7 0.8 1 None
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-300000-
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0012.000000T0000Z-210530T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry-
Coastal Georgetown-
259 PM EDT Sat May 29 2021
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current.
* WHERE...In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal
Georgetown Counties. In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and
Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers
into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas.
It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to
return to shore.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with
lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may
be swept into.
&&
$$
NCZ110-300000-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-210530T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
259 PM EDT Sat May 29 2021
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.
* 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.
&&
$$
8158
WHUS42 KILM 292333
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
733 PM EDT Sat May 29 2021
NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-300045-
/O.EXP.KILM.BH.S.0012.000000T0000Z-210530T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry-
Coastal Georgetown-
733 PM EDT Sat May 29 2021
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
$$
NCZ110-300045-
/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-210530T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
733 PM EDT Sat May 29 2021
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
$$
NCZ107-300800-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0047.210530T0400Z-210530T0800Z/
Inland New Hanover-
733 PM EDT Sat May 29 2021
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 4 AM EDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 4 AM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Water is six to 12 inches deep on the lowest parts
of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina Road. Water begins
to spread on to River Road about a quarter mile south of The
Cape Boulevard. In downtown Wilmington, water covers more than
a block of Water Street near Market Street with three to six
inches of water just south of Market Street.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.7 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.0 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
30/02 AM 6.0 1.3 1.0 1 Minor
30/02 PM 4.6 -0.1 0.6 1 None
31/02 AM 5.6 0.9 0.8 1 Minor
31/03 PM 4.9 0.2 0.9 1 None
01/03 AM 5.4 0.7 0.8 1 None
01/04 PM 4.9 0.2 0.8 1 None
&&
$$
21The office that day
Everything else NWS Wilmington, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 8:10 PM EDT | Beach Hazards Statement | ILM | New Hanover, Pender | 48 hr |
| May 28, 11:33 AM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | ILM | New Hanover | 14 hr |
Nearby
Rip Current Statements in North 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.