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Rip Current Statement 14, NWS Wilmington, NC
NWS Wilmington, NC issued this rip current statement at Sep 6, 2022, 7:52 PM EDT for New Hanover County, Pender County, North Carolina; Georgetown County, Horry County, South Carolina. It took effect at Sep 7, 2022, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 38 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Sep 6, 2022, 7:52 PM EDT (23:52 UTC)
- In effect from
- Sep 7, 2022, 6:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Sep 8, 2022, 8:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 38 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 23:53 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, 11.9 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
- 1045 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -3 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 762 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 19 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 59 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 78 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 1.3
The text
As transmitted.
785 WHUS42 KILM 062352 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 752 PM EDT Tue Sep 6 2022 NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-070800- /O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0014.220907T1000Z-220908T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry- Coastal Georgetown- 752 PM EDT Tue Sep 6 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown 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. && $$ CRM
9 follow-up statements
040 WHUS42 KILM 070742 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 342 AM EDT Wed Sep 7 2022 SCZ054-056-070845- /O.CAN.KILM.RP.S.0014.220907T1000Z-220908T0000Z/ Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown- 342 AM EDT Wed Sep 7 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... Rip risk was downgraded to moderate. $$ NCZ106-108-071545- /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0014.220907T1000Z-220908T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover- 342 AM EDT Wed Sep 7 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...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. 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. && $$ LEW
200 WHUS42 KILM 071518 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 1118 AM EDT Wed Sep 7 2022 NCZ106-108-080000- /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-220908T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover- 1118 AM EDT Wed Sep 7 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
341
WHUS42 KILM 071913
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
313 PM EDT Wed Sep 7 2022
NCZ107-080300-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0070.220907T2300Z-220908T0300Z/
Inland New Hanover-
313 PM EDT Wed Sep 7 2022
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TO 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* 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 7 PM to 11 PM EDT this evening.
* 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
07/08 PM 5.6 0.9 0.5 N/A Minor
08/08 AM 5.0 0.3 0.6 N/A None
08/09 PM 6.0 1.3 0.8 N/A Minor
09/09 AM 5.5 0.8 0.8 N/A Minor
09/10 PM 6.0 1.3 0.8 N/A Minor
10/10 AM 5.6 0.9 0.8 N/A Minor
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-080000-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-220908T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
313 PM EDT Wed Sep 7 2022
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$477
WHUS42 KILM 072309
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
709 PM EDT Wed Sep 7 2022
NCZ107-080300-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0070.000000T0000Z-220908T0300Z/
Inland New Hanover-
709 PM EDT Wed Sep 7 2022
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 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 11 PM EDT this evening.
* 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
07/08 PM 5.6 0.9 0.5 N/A Minor
08/08 AM 5.0 0.3 0.6 N/A None
08/09 PM 6.0 1.3 0.8 N/A Minor
09/09 AM 5.5 0.8 0.8 N/A Minor
09/10 PM 6.0 1.3 0.8 N/A Minor
10/10 AM 5.6 0.9 0.8 N/A Minor
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-081000-
/O.EXT.KILM.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-220909T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
709 PM EDT Wed Sep 7 2022
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...Through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$627 WHUS42 KILM 080042 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 842 PM EDT Wed Sep 7 2022 NCZ107-080145- /O.CAN.KILM.CF.Y.0070.000000T0000Z-220908T0300Z/ Inland New Hanover- 842 PM EDT Wed Sep 7 2022 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Water levels along the Lower Cape Fear River were below minor flooding thresholds. $$ NCZ106-108-081000- /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-220909T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover- 842 PM EDT Wed Sep 7 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. * WHEN...Through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
759 WHUS42 KILM 081218 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 818 AM EDT Thu Sep 8 2022 NCZ106-108-090000- /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-220909T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover- 818 AM EDT Thu Sep 8 2022 ...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. && $$
202 WHUS42 KILM 081523 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 1123 AM EDT Thu Sep 8 2022 NCZ106-108-090000- /O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0035.220908T1523Z-220909T0000Z/ /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-220909T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover- 1123 AM EDT Thu Sep 8 2022 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, Strong north to south longshore current. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into. && $$ 21
097
WHUS42 KILM 081718
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
118 PM EDT Thu Sep 8 2022
NCZ106-108-090000-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0071.220908T2100Z-220909T0100Z/
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0035.000000T0000Z-220909T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-220909T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
118 PM EDT Thu Sep 8 2022
...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...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement,
Strong north to south longshore current. For the High Rip
Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 PM this
afternoon to 9 PM EDT this evening. For the Beach Hazards
Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the High Rip
Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal
Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal
flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or
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.
* 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.
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.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
08/07 PM 6.5 2.0 1.0 3 Minor
09/07 AM 5.7 1.2 0.9 3 None
09/08 PM 6.4 1.9 1.0 3-4 Minor
10/08 AM 5.8 1.3 0.8 4 None
10/08 PM 6.0 1.5 0.6 3-4 Minor
11/09 AM 5.8 1.3 0.6 3-4 None
&&
$$
NCZ110-SCZ054-056-090000-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0071.220908T2100Z-220909T0100Z/
Coastal Brunswick-Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
118 PM EDT Thu Sep 8 2022
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 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...In North Carolina, Coastal Brunswick County. In South
Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 9 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal
Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal
flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or
impacts. Vulnerable causeways to and from local beaches may
experience minor coastal flooding. Low-lying roads and
locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal
creeks may observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local
officials for the latest information regarding coastal flood
impacts and closures.
* 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.
Springmaid Pier at Myrtle Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 8.5 ft, Major 10.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 2.9 ft, Major 4.9 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
08/07 PM 7.1 1.5 0.4 2 Minor
09/07 AM 6.2 0.6 0.4 3 None
09/08 PM 7.1 1.5 0.4 3-4 Minor
10/08 AM 6.2 0.6 0.2 3 None
10/08 PM 6.7 1.1 0.1 3 None
11/09 AM 6.4 0.8 0.2 2-3 None
Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
08/07 PM 6.5 2.0 1.0 3 Minor
09/07 AM 5.7 1.2 0.9 3 None
09/08 PM 6.4 1.9 1.0 3-4 Minor
10/08 AM 5.8 1.3 0.8 4 None
10/08 PM 6.0 1.5 0.6 3-4 Minor
11/09 AM 5.8 1.3 0.6 3-4 None
&&
$$
NCZ107-090000-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0071.220908T2300Z-220909T0400Z/
Inland New Hanover-
118 PM EDT Thu Sep 8 2022
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 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 7 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 6.8 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
08/09 PM 6.0 1.3 0.8 N/A Minor
09/09 AM 5.5 0.8 0.8 N/A Minor
09/10 PM 6.0 1.3 0.8 N/A Minor
10/10 AM 5.6 0.9 0.8 N/A Minor
10/11 PM 5.9 1.2 0.7 N/A Minor
11/11 AM 5.5 0.8 0.6 N/A Minor
&&
$$650
WHUS42 KILM 082339
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
739 PM EDT Thu Sep 8 2022
NCZ106-108-090745-
/O.EXP.KILM.BH.S.0035.000000T0000Z-220909T0000Z/
/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-220909T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0015.220909T1000Z-220910T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-220909T0100Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
739 PM EDT Thu Sep 8 2022
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 9 PM EDT this
evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT Friday
through Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal
Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal
flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or
impacts. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper 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.
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.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
08/07 PM 6.5 2.0 1.0 3 Minor
09/07 AM 5.7 1.2 0.9 3-4 None
09/08 PM 6.4 1.9 1.0 3-4 Minor
10/08 AM 5.8 1.3 0.8 3 None
10/08 PM 6.0 1.5 0.6 3 Minor
11/09 AM 5.8 1.3 0.6 3 None
&&
$$
SCZ054-056-090745-
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0015.220909T1000Z-220910T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-220909T0100Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
739 PM EDT Thu Sep 8 2022
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 9 PM EDT this
evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT Friday
through Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...Vulnerable causeways to and from local beaches may
experience minor coastal flooding. Low-lying roads and
locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal
creeks may observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local
officials for the latest information regarding coastal flood
impacts and closures. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper 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.
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.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Springmaid Pier at Myrtle Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 8.5 ft, Major 10.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 2.9 ft, Major 4.9 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
08/07 PM 7.1 1.5 0.4 2 Minor
09/07 AM 6.2 0.6 0.4 3 None
09/08 PM 7.1 1.5 0.4 3 Minor
10/08 AM 6.2 0.6 0.2 3 None
10/08 PM 6.7 1.1 0.1 2 None
11/09 AM 6.4 0.8 0.2 2 None
&&
$$
NCZ107-090400-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-220909T0400Z/
Inland New Hanover-
739 PM EDT Thu Sep 8 2022
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina
Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one foot in depth.
In downtown Wilmington, sections of Water Street observe minor
flooding up to one half foot in depth. Check with local
officials for any road closures or impacts.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.8 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
08/09 PM 6.0 1.3 0.8 N/A Minor
09/09 AM 5.5 0.8 0.8 N/A Minor
09/10 PM 6.0 1.3 0.8 N/A Minor
10/10 AM 5.6 0.9 0.8 N/A Minor
10/11 PM 5.9 1.2 0.7 N/A Minor
11/11 AM 5.5 0.8 0.6 N/A Minor
&&
$$
NCZ110-090100-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-220909T0100Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
739 PM EDT Thu Sep 8 2022
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal
Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal
flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or
impacts.
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.
Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
08/07 PM 6.5 2.0 1.0 3 Minor
09/07 AM 5.7 1.2 0.9 3-4 None
09/08 PM 6.4 1.9 1.0 3-4 Minor
10/08 AM 5.8 1.3 0.8 3 None
10/08 PM 6.0 1.5 0.6 3 Minor
11/09 AM 5.8 1.3 0.6 3 None
&&
$$
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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.