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Rip Current Statement 20, NWS Wilmington, NC

September 28, 2022New Hanover County, Pender County, North Carolina; Georgetown County, Horry County, South Carolina

NWS Wilmington, NC issued this rip current statement at Sep 28, 2022, 8:41 PM EDT for New Hanover County, Pender County, North Carolina; Georgetown County, Horry County, South Carolina. It took effect at Sep 29, 2022, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 14 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 28, 2022, 8:41 PM EDT (00:41 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 29, 2022, 6:00 AM EDT
Expired
Sep 29, 2022, 7:34 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 00:40 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Newport, NC (KMHX), launched 00:00Z, 0.7 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 00:00Z on 2022-09-29Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 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 00:00Z on 2022-09-29The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -69 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1645 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
24 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-69 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
112 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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191 
WHUS42 KILM 290041
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
841 PM EDT Wed Sep 28 2022

NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-291000-
/O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0040.220929T0041Z-220930T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0020.220929T1000Z-220930T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry-
Coastal Georgetown-
841 PM EDT Wed Sep 28 2022

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THURSDAY THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, strong north to south 
  longshore current. For the High Rip Current Risk, 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...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Thursday 
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT Thursday 
  through Thursday 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.

&&

$$

NCZ110-291000-
/O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0040.220929T1000Z-220930T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
841 PM EDT Wed Sep 28 2022

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THURSDAY
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. There is also a
  Moderate Risk of rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.

* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Thursday through Thursday 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.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
996 
WHUS42 KILM 290244
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1044 PM EDT Wed Sep 28 2022

NCZ110-290345-
/O.CAN.KILM.BH.S.0040.220929T1000Z-220930T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
1044 PM EDT Wed Sep 28 2022

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED...

$$

NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-291045-
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0040.000000T0000Z-220930T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0020.220929T1000Z-220930T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry-
Coastal Georgetown-
1044 PM EDT Wed Sep 28 2022

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THURSDAY
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, Strong north to south 
  longshore current. For the High Rip Current Risk, 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...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Thursday 
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT Thursday 
  through Thursday 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.

&&

$$
986 
WHUS42 KILM 290849
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
449 AM EDT Thu Sep 29 2022

NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-291700-
/O.NEW.KILM.SU.Y.0008.220929T1000Z-221001T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0082.220929T1300Z-220929T1700Z/
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0040.000000T0000Z-220930T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0020.220929T1000Z-220930T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry-
Coastal Georgetown-
449 AM EDT Thu Sep 29 2022

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
1 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to
  10 feet expected in the surf zone. 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 
  expected.

* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New 
  Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal 
  Georgetown Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM EDT Saturday. 
  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to 1 PM 
  EDT this afternoon. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through 
  this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through 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. Causeways to and from local beaches will experience 
  moderate coastal flooding and become impassable. Low-lying 
  roads and locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and 
  adjacent tidal creeks will observe moderate coastal flooding. 
  Roadways and structures adjacent to ocean swashes may be 
  impacted. Check with local officials for the latest 
  information regarding coastal flood impacts and closures. 
  Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach 
  erosion. 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.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 29/11 AM     7.6        2.0        1.6       4-5     Minor    
 29/11 PM     7.5        1.9        2.2       6-7     Minor    
 30/11 AM     8.9        3.3        2.8        8     Moderate  
 01/12 AM     6.2        0.6        1.2       7-9      None    
 01/12 PM     6.4        0.8        0.4       4-5      None    
 02/01 AM     5.4       -0.2        0.6        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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 29/10 AM     6.6        2.1        1.5        5      Minor    
 29/11 PM     6.6        2.1        2.3       6-7     Minor    
 30/11 AM     7.3        2.8        2.2        7      Minor    
 30/11 PM     5.7        1.2        1.6       7-8      None    
 01/12 PM     6.0        1.5        0.9        5      Minor    
 02/12 AM     5.0        0.5        1.0       3-4      None

&&

$$

NCZ110-291700-
/O.NEW.KILM.SU.Y.0008.220929T1000Z-221001T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0082.220929T1300Z-220929T1700Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
449 AM EDT Thu Sep 29 2022

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
1 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to
  8 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood
  Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level
  expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal 
  waterways.

* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM EDT Saturday. 
  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to 1 PM 
  EDT this afternoon.

* 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. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion.

* 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.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

&&

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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 29/10 AM     6.6        2.1        1.5        5      Minor    
 29/11 PM     6.6        2.1        2.3       6-7     Minor    
 30/11 AM     7.3        2.8        2.2        7      Minor    
 30/11 PM     5.7        1.2        1.6       7-8      None    
 01/12 PM     6.0        1.5        0.9        5      Minor    
 02/12 AM     5.0        0.5        1.0       3-4      None

&&

$$

NCZ107-291700-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0082.220929T1500Z-220929T1800Z/
Inland New Hanover-
449 AM EDT Thu Sep 29 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level 
  expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal 
  waterways.

* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown 
  Wilmington.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 2 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina 
  Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one half foot in 
  depth. In downtown Wilmington, a block of Water Street 
  observes minor flooding up to one quarter foot in depth.

* 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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 29/01 PM     5.9        1.2        1.0       N/A     Minor    
 30/01 AM     5.8        1.1        1.4       N/A     Minor    
 30/01 PM     6.6        1.9        1.7       N/A     Minor    
 01/02 AM     5.8        1.1        1.6       N/A     Minor    
 01/02 PM     5.6        0.9        0.8       N/A     Minor

&&

$$
dch
110 
WHUS42 KILM 291653
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1253 PM EDT Thu Sep 29 2022

NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-300200-
/O.CAN.KILM.CF.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-220929T1700Z/
/O.CAN.KILM.BH.S.0040.000000T0000Z-220930T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-221001T2200Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-220930T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry-
Coastal Georgetown-
1253 PM EDT Thu Sep 29 2022

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to
  10 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, 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...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM EDT Saturday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$

NCZ110-300200-
/O.CAN.KILM.CF.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-220929T1700Z/
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-221001T2200Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
1253 PM EDT Thu Sep 29 2022

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to
  8 feet expected in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
  localized beach erosion.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

&&

$$

NCZ107-291800-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-220929T1800Z/
Inland New Hanover-
1253 PM EDT Thu Sep 29 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level 
  expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal 
  waterways.

* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown 
  Wilmington.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 2 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina 
  Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one half foot in 
  depth. In downtown Wilmington, a block of Water Street 
  observes minor flooding up to one quarter foot in depth.

* 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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 29/01 PM     5.9        1.2        1.0       N/A     Minor    
 30/01 AM     5.8        1.1        1.4       N/A     Minor    
 30/01 PM     6.6        1.9        1.7       N/A     Minor    
 01/02 AM     5.8        1.1        1.6       N/A     Minor    
 01/02 PM     5.6        0.9        0.8       N/A     Minor    
 02/03 AM     4.9        0.2        0.8       N/A      None

&&

$$

IGB
278 
WHUS42 KILM 291759
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
159 PM EDT Thu Sep 29 2022

NCZ107-291900-
/O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-220929T1800Z/
Inland New Hanover-
159 PM EDT Thu Sep 29 2022


$$

NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-300200-
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-221001T2200Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-220930T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry-
Coastal Georgetown-
159 PM EDT Thu Sep 29 2022

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 
  to 10 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, 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...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM EDT Saturday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$

NCZ110-300200-
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-221001T2200Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
159 PM EDT Thu Sep 29 2022

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 
  to 8 feet expected in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

&&

$$

IGB
634 
WHUS42 KILM 291807
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
207 PM EDT Thu Sep 29 2022

NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-300215-
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-221001T2200Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-220930T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry-
Coastal Georgetown-
207 PM EDT Thu Sep 29 2022

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 
  to 10 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, 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...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM EDT Saturday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$

NCZ110-300215-
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-221001T2200Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
207 PM EDT Thu Sep 29 2022

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 
  to 8 feet expected in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

&&

$$
988 
WHUS42 KILM 292334
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
734 PM EDT Thu Sep 29 2022

NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-301145-
/O.CAN.KILM.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-220930T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0021.220930T1000Z-221001T0200Z/
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-221001T2200Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry-
Coastal Georgetown-
734 PM EDT Thu Sep 29 2022

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to
  8 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  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...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM EDT Saturday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT Friday through 
  Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$

NCZ110-301145-
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0021.220930T1000Z-221001T0200Z/
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-221001T2200Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
734 PM EDT Thu Sep 29 2022

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to
  8 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM EDT Saturday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT Friday through 
  Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 28, 8:41 PM EDTBeach Hazards StatementILMBrunswick, New Hanover, Pender16 hr
Sep 29, 4:49 AM EDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryILMBrunswick, New Hanover, Pender9 hr
Sep 29, 4:49 AM EDTHigh Surf AdvisoryILMBrunswick, New Hanover, Pender52 hr
Sep 29, 11:09 AM EDTHurricane WarningILMBrunswick30 hr
Sep 29, 11:09 AM EDTStorm Surge WarningILMBrunswick33 hr
Sep 29, 4:08 PM EDTFlood WatchILMBladen, Brunswick, Columbus, New Hanover, Pender, Robeson27 hr
Sep 29, 5:07 PM EDTHurricane WatchILMNew Hanover, Pender24 hr
Sep 29, 7:34 PM EDTRip Current StatementILMBrunswick, New Hanover, Pender25 hr
Sep 29, 10:23 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningILMDarlington, Florence44 hr
Sep 29, 10:23 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningILMFlorence, Marion21 days

Nearby

Rip Current Statements in North Carolina, 2022Rip Current Statements in South Carolina, 2022Every rip current statement in 2022

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.