Alert archive / North Carolina / Rip Current Statements in 2022
Rip Current Statement 10, NWS Wilmington, NC
NWS Wilmington, NC issued this rip current statement at Jul 18, 2022, 8:46 PM EDT for Brunswick County, Pender County, North Carolina; Horry County, South Carolina. It took effect at Jul 19, 2022, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 14 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jul 18, 2022, 8:46 PM EDT (00:46 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jul 19, 2022, 6:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Jul 19, 2022, 8:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 14 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Wilmington, NC
Counties Brunswick County, NC, Pender County, NC, Horry County, SC
The radar
The Wilmington radar (KLTX), 19 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:46 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Newport, NC (KMHX), launched 00:00Z, 0.8 hours before the alert went out and 153 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
- 785 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -49 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 828 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 18 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 116 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 129 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 1.8
The text
As transmitted.
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WHUS42 KILM 190046
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
846 PM EDT Mon Jul 18 2022
NCZ107-190800-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0063.220719T0500Z-220719T0800Z/
Inland New Hanover-
846 PM EDT Mon Jul 18 2022
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 AM EDT
TUESDAY...
* 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 1 AM to 4 AM EDT Tuesday.
* 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
19/03 AM 5.6 0.9 1.1 N/A Minor
19/04 PM 5.6 0.9 1.2 N/A Minor
20/04 AM 5.3 0.6 1.0 N/A None
20/04 PM 5.6 0.9 1.2 N/A Minor
21/05 AM 5.2 0.5 1.1 N/A None
21/05 PM 5.5 0.8 1.1 N/A Minor
&&
$$
NCZ108-190900-
/O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0024.220719T1000Z-220720T0000Z/
Coastal New Hanover-
846 PM EDT Mon Jul 18 2022
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT TUESDAY
THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current. There is also a
Moderate Risk of rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Coastal New Hanover County.
* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Tuesday through Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into
rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may
sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to
shore.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with
lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may
be swept into.
&&
$$
NCZ106-110-SCZ054-190900-
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0010.220719T1000Z-220720T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal Brunswick-Coastal Horry-
846 PM EDT Mon Jul 18 2022
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT TUESDAY THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. Strong longshore
currents are also expected.
* WHERE...In South Carolina, Coastal Horry County north of Myrtle
Beach. In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal Brunswick
Counties.
* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Tuesday through Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong south to north longshore current
is expected along the Coastal Pender County beaches. In
addition, there is a moderate risk of rip currents in Coastal
Horry County south of Myrtle Beach.
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.
&&
$$
IGB3 follow-up statements
279 WHUS42 KILM 190709 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 309 AM EDT Tue Jul 19 2022 NCZ107-190815- /O.CAN.KILM.CF.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-220719T0800Z/ Inland New Hanover- 309 AM EDT Tue Jul 19 2022 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The river levels are below flooding levels thus the Coastal Flood Advisory has been cancelled. $$ NCZ108-191515- /O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0024.220719T1000Z-220720T0000Z/ Coastal New Hanover- 309 AM EDT Tue Jul 19 2022 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal New Hanover County. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Tuesday through Tuesday 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. && $$ NCZ106-110-SCZ054-191515- /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0010.220719T1000Z-220720T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal Brunswick-Coastal Horry- 309 AM EDT Tue Jul 19 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. Strong longshore currents are also expected. * WHERE...In South Carolina, Coastal Horry County north of Myrtle Beach. In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal Brunswick Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Tuesday through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
162 WHUS42 KILM 190733 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 333 AM EDT Tue Jul 19 2022 NCZ106-200000- /O.CAN.KILM.RP.S.0010.220719T1000Z-220720T0000Z/ /O.EXA.KILM.BH.S.0024.220719T1000Z-220720T0000Z/ Coastal Pender- 333 AM EDT Tue Jul 19 2022 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Pender County. * 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. && $$ NCZ108-200000- /O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0024.220719T1000Z-220720T0000Z/ Coastal New Hanover- 333 AM EDT Tue Jul 19 2022 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal New Hanover County. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into. && $$ NCZ110-SCZ054-200000- /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0010.220719T1000Z-220720T0000Z/ Coastal Brunswick-Coastal Horry- 333 AM EDT Tue Jul 19 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...In South Carolina, Coastal Horry County north of North Myrtle Beach. In North Carolina, 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. && $$ 21
783 WHUS42 KILM 200002 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 802 PM EDT Tue Jul 19 2022 NCZ106-108-201100- /O.EXP.KILM.BH.S.0024.000000T0000Z-220720T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0025.220720T1000Z-220721T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover- 802 PM EDT Tue Jul 19 2022 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Wednesday through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into. && $$ NCZ110-SCZ054-201100- /O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-220720T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0011.220720T1000Z-220721T0000Z/ Coastal Brunswick-Coastal Horry- 802 PM EDT Tue Jul 19 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...In South Carolina, Coastal Horry County. In North Carolina, Coastal Brunswick County. * 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. && $$ SCZ056-201100- /O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0025.220720T1000Z-220721T0000Z/ Coastal Georgetown- 802 PM EDT Tue Jul 19 2022 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Georgetown County. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Wednesday through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into. && $$ 9
The office that day
Everything else NWS Wilmington, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 8:46 PM EDT | Beach Hazards Statement | ILM | New Hanover, Pender | 23 hr |
| Jul 19, 2:07 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILM | New Hanover | 23 min |
| Jul 19, 4:16 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILM | New Hanover | 29 min |
| Jul 19, 4:29 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILM | Pender | 31 min |
| Jul 19, 5:10 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILM | New Hanover | 35 min |
| Jul 19, 5:12 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | ILM | 63 min | |
| Jul 19, 6:45 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILM | Pender | 30 min |
| Jul 19, 7:08 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILM | Pender | 37 min |
| Jul 19, 7:29 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILM | Pender | 31 min |
| Jul 19, 3:00 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILM | Darlington | 30 min |
| Jul 19, 3:07 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILM | Darlington | 38 min |
| Jul 19, 3:53 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILM | Georgetown | 37 min |
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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.