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Rip Current Statement 20, NWS Wilmington, NC
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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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.
- 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
The text
As transmitted.
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
&&
$$
dch110
WHUS42 KILM 291653
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1253 PM EDT Thu Sep 29 2022
NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-300200-
/O.CAN.KILM.CF.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-220929T1700Z/
/O.CAN.KILM.BH.S.0040.000000T0000Z-220930T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-221001T2200Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-220930T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry-
Coastal Georgetown-
1253 PM EDT Thu Sep 29 2022
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to
10 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current
Risk, dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New
Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal
Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM EDT Saturday.
For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
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.
&&
$$
NCZ107-291800-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-220929T1800Z/
Inland New Hanover-
1253 PM EDT Thu Sep 29 2022
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 2 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina
Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one half foot in
depth. In downtown Wilmington, a block of Water Street
observes minor flooding up to one quarter foot in depth.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.8 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
29/01 PM 5.9 1.2 1.0 N/A Minor
30/01 AM 5.8 1.1 1.4 N/A Minor
30/01 PM 6.6 1.9 1.7 N/A Minor
01/02 AM 5.8 1.1 1.6 N/A Minor
01/02 PM 5.6 0.9 0.8 N/A Minor
02/03 AM 4.9 0.2 0.8 N/A None
&&
$$
IGB278 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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 8:41 PM EDT | Beach Hazards Statement | ILM | Brunswick, New Hanover, Pender | 16 hr |
| Sep 29, 4:49 AM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | ILM | Brunswick, New Hanover, Pender | 9 hr |
| Sep 29, 4:49 AM EDT | High Surf Advisory | ILM | Brunswick, New Hanover, Pender | 52 hr |
| Sep 29, 11:09 AM EDT | Hurricane Warning | ILM | Brunswick | 30 hr |
| Sep 29, 11:09 AM EDT | Storm Surge Warning | ILM | Brunswick | 33 hr |
| Sep 29, 4:08 PM EDT | Flood Watch | ILM | Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, New Hanover, Pender, Robeson | 27 hr |
| Sep 29, 5:07 PM EDT | Hurricane Watch | ILM | New Hanover, Pender | 24 hr |
| Sep 29, 7:34 PM EDT | Rip Current Statement | ILM | Brunswick, New Hanover, Pender | 25 hr |
| Sep 29, 10:23 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | ILM | Darlington, Florence | 44 hr |
| Sep 29, 10:23 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | ILM | Florence, Marion | 21 days |
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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.