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Rip Current Statement 15, NWS Wilmington, NC

September 8, 2022New Hanover County, Pender County, North Carolina; Georgetown County, Horry County, South Carolina

NWS Wilmington, NC issued this rip current statement at Sep 8, 2022, 7:39 PM EDT for New Hanover County, Pender County, North Carolina; Georgetown County, Horry County, South Carolina. It took effect at Sep 9, 2022, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 14 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 8, 2022, 7:39 PM EDT (23:39 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 9, 2022, 6:00 AM EDT
Expired
Sep 9, 2022, 8:00 PM EDT
In force
14 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 23:41 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, 11.7 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Newport, NC at 12:00Z on 2022-09-08Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 147 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Newport, NC at 12:00Z on 2022-09-08The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -36 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
147 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-41 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
681 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
31 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-36 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
62 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
-0.2

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The text

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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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468 
WHUS42 KILM 090039
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
839 PM EDT Thu Sep 8 2022

NCZ107-090400-
/O.CAN.KILM.CF.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-220909T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0072.220909T0100Z-220909T0400Z/
Inland New Hanover-
839 PM EDT Thu Sep 8 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY 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 6.8 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

&&

$$

NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-091000-
/O.CAN.KILM.CF.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-220909T0100Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0015.220909T1000Z-220910T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry-
Coastal Georgetown-
839 PM EDT Thu Sep 8 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY
THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* 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 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.

&&

$$

NCZ110-090145-
/O.CAN.KILM.CF.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-220909T0100Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
839 PM EDT Thu Sep 8 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Water levels were falling as we move past high tide.

$$
809 
WHUS42 KILM 090256
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1056 PM EDT Thu Sep 8 2022

NCZ107-090400-
/O.CAN.KILM.CF.Y.0072.000000T0000Z-220909T0400Z/
Inland New Hanover-
1056 PM EDT Thu Sep 8 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Water levels along the Lower Cape Fear River have dropped below 
minor flooding thresholds.

$$

NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-091000-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0015.220909T1000Z-220910T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry-
Coastal Georgetown-
1056 PM EDT Thu Sep 8 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY
THROUGH FRIDAY 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 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.

&&

$$
871 
WHUS42 KILM 090742
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
342 AM EDT Fri Sep 9 2022

NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-100000-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0015.220909T1000Z-220910T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry-
Coastal Georgetown-
342 AM EDT Fri Sep 9 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS 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 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.

&&

$$

29
356 
WHUS42 KILM 091448
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1048 AM EDT Fri Sep 9 2022

NCZ106-108-100000-
/O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0036.220909T1448Z-220910T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-220910T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
1048 AM EDT Fri Sep 9 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.

&&

$$

SCZ054-056-100000-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-220910T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
1048 AM EDT Fri Sep 9 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown 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.

&&

$$

21
556 
WHUS42 KILM 091834
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
234 PM EDT Fri Sep 9 2022

NCZ106-108-100300-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0073.220909T2100Z-220910T0300Z/
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0036.000000T0000Z-220910T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-220910T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
234 PM EDT Fri Sep 9 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 UNTIL 11 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, until 11 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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 09/07 PM     6.8        2.3        1.3       3-4     Minor    
 10/08 AM     6.2        1.7        1.2       3-4     Minor    
 10/08 PM     6.4        1.9        1.0        4      Minor    
 11/09 AM     6.0        1.5        0.8        3      Minor    
 11/09 PM     6.0        1.5        0.8        3      Minor    
 12/09 AM     5.8        1.3        0.6        3       None

&&

$$

SCZ054-056-100400-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0073.220909T2200Z-220910T0400Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-220910T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
234 PM EDT Fri Sep 9 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, one to two feet of 
  inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near 
  shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 PM this evening 
  to midnight EDT tonight. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 
  8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Vulnerable causeways to and from local beaches will 
  experience minor coastal flooding. Low-lying roads and 
  locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal 
  creeks will observe minor coastal flooding. Some roads may 
  become impassable. 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.

* 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.

&&

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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 09/08 PM     8.0        2.4        1.3        3      Minor    
 10/08 AM     7.0        1.4        1.0        3      Minor    
 10/08 PM     7.3        1.7        0.7        3      Minor    
 11/09 AM     6.8        1.2        0.6        2       None    
 11/09 PM     7.0        1.4        0.6        2      Minor    
 12/10 AM     6.8        1.2        0.6        2       None

&&

$$

NCZ107-100445-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0073.220910T0000Z-220910T0600Z/
Inland New Hanover-
234 PM EDT Fri Sep 9 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
2 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* 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 2 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...The lowest portions of Battleship Road and USS North 
  Carolina Road observe minor coastal flooding of about one foot 
  in depth. In downtown Wilmington, several blocks of Water 
  Street observe shallow flooding from one half to one foot in 
  depth. The low-lying areas along River Road and adjacent 
  residential roads, south of River Road Park, will begin to 
  flood. Route 133 at Little Mallory Creek may begin to flood. 
  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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 09/10 PM     6.4        1.7        1.2       N/A     Minor    
 10/10 AM     5.9        1.2        1.1       N/A     Minor    
 10/11 PM     6.2        1.5        1.0       N/A     Minor    
 11/11 AM     5.7        1.0        0.8       N/A     Minor    
 11/11 PM     5.8        1.1        0.8       N/A     Minor    
 12/12 PM     5.8        1.1        0.8       N/A     Minor

&&

$$

NCZ110-100300-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0073.220909T2100Z-220910T0300Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
234 PM EDT Fri Sep 9 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY 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...Coastal Brunswick County.

* WHEN...Until 11 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.

* 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.

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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 09/07 PM     6.8        2.3        1.3       3-4     Minor    
 10/08 AM     6.2        1.7        1.2       3-4     Minor    
 10/08 PM     6.4        1.9        1.0        4      Minor    
 11/09 AM     6.0        1.5        0.8        3      Minor    
 11/09 PM     6.0        1.5        0.8        3      Minor    
 12/09 AM     5.8        1.3        0.6        3       None

&&

$$
681 
WHUS42 KILM 092343
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
743 PM EDT Fri Sep 9 2022

NCZ106-108-100745-
/O.EXP.KILM.BH.S.0036.000000T0000Z-220910T0000Z/
/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-220910T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0016.220910T1000Z-220911T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0073.000000T0000Z-220910T0300Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
743 PM EDT Fri Sep 9 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY THROUGH
SATURDAY 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 11 PM EDT this 
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT Saturday 
  through Saturday 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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 09/07 PM     6.8        2.3        1.3        4      Minor    
 10/08 AM     6.2        1.7        1.2        3      Minor    
 10/08 PM     6.4        1.9        1.0        3      Minor    
 11/09 AM     6.0        1.5        0.8        3      Minor    
 11/09 PM     6.0        1.5        0.8        3      Minor    
 12/09 AM     5.8        1.3        0.6        2       None

&&

$$

SCZ054-056-100400-
/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-220910T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0073.000000T0000Z-220910T0400Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
743 PM EDT Fri Sep 9 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level in low-
   lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.

* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Vulnerable causeways to and from local beaches will 
  experience minor coastal flooding. Low-lying roads and 
  locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal 
  creeks will observe minor coastal flooding. Some roads may 
  become impassable. Check with local officials for the latest 
  information regarding coastal flood impacts and closures.

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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 09/08 PM     8.0        2.4        1.3        3      Minor    
 10/08 AM     7.0        1.4        1.0        3      Minor    
 10/08 PM     7.3        1.7        0.7       2-3     Minor    
 11/09 AM     6.8        1.2        0.6        2       None    
 11/09 PM     7.0        1.4        0.6        2      Minor    
 12/10 AM     6.8        1.2        0.6        2       None

&&

$$

NCZ107-100600-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0073.220910T0000Z-220910T0600Z/
Inland New Hanover-
743 PM EDT Fri Sep 9 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* 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 2 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...The lowest portions of Battleship Road and USS North
  Carolina Road observe minor coastal flooding of about one foot
  in depth. In downtown Wilmington, several blocks of Water Street
  observe shallow flooding from one half to one foot in depth. The
  low-lying areas along River Road and adjacent residential roads,
  south of River Road Park, will begin to flood. Route 133 at
  Little Mallory Creek may begin to flood. 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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 09/10 PM     6.4        1.7        1.2       N/A     Minor    
 10/10 AM     5.9        1.2        1.1       N/A     Minor    
 10/11 PM     6.2        1.5        1.0       N/A     Minor    
 11/11 AM     5.7        1.0        0.8       N/A     Minor    
 11/11 PM     5.8        1.1        0.8       N/A     Minor    
 12/12 PM     5.8        1.1        0.8       N/A     Minor

&&

$$

NCZ110-100300-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0073.000000T0000Z-220910T0300Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
743 PM EDT Fri Sep 9 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 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 11 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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 09/07 PM     6.8        2.3        1.3        4      Minor    
 10/08 AM     6.2        1.7        1.2        3      Minor    
 10/08 PM     6.4        1.9        1.0        3      Minor    
 11/09 AM     6.0        1.5        0.8        3      Minor    
 11/09 PM     6.0        1.5        0.8        3      Minor    
 12/09 AM     5.8        1.3        0.6        2       None

&&

$$

9

The office that day

Everything else NWS Wilmington, NC issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 7, 10:34 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningILM56 min
Sep 7, 10:40 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningILM20 min
Sep 7, 11:30 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningILM45 min
Sep 8, 12:14 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningILM35 min
Sep 8, 11:23 AM EDTBeach Hazards StatementILMNew Hanover, Pender9 hr
Sep 8, 1:18 PM EDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryILMBrunswick, New Hanover, Pender7 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.