Rip Current Statement 21, NWS Wilmington, NC

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WHUS42 KILM 300923
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
523 AM EDT Fri Sep 30 2022

NCZ106-108-110-SCZ054-056-010030-
/O.EXT.KILM.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-221001T2300Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0021.220930T1000Z-221001T0200Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
523 AM EDT Fri Sep 30 2022

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to
  13 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
  dangerous rip currents expected along with strong longshore 
  currents.

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM EDT Saturday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through 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.

&&

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WHUS42 KILM 010012
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
812 PM EDT Fri Sep 30 2022

NCZ108-110-SCZ054-056-011030-
/O.CAN.KILM.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-221001T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0022.221001T1000Z-221002T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KILM.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-221001T0600Z/
Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-Coastal Horry-
Coastal Georgetown-
812 PM EDT Fri Sep 30 2022

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY THROUGH
SATURDAY 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 New Hanover and Coastal 
  Brunswick Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and 
  Coastal Georgetown Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Saturday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT Saturday through 
  Saturday 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.

&&

$$

NCZ106-010600-
/O.CAN.KILM.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-221001T0200Z/
/O.EXT.KILM.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-221001T0600Z/
Coastal Pender-
812 PM EDT Fri Sep 30 2022

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Coastal Pender County.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM 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.

&&

$$

NCZ107-109-011000-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0083.221001T0012Z-221001T1000Z/
Inland New Hanover-Inland Brunswick-
812 PM EDT Fri Sep 30 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown 
  Wilmington and Inland Brunswick Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina 
  Road may become impassable. In downtown Wilmington, flooding 
  expands on Water Street from Orange Street to Red Cross 
  Street. The lowest portions of Water Street between Princess 
  and Orange Streets may become impassable. Flooding worsens on 
  the lowest spots of River Road and adjacent residential roads, 
  south of River Road Park. Route 133 at Little Mallory Creek 
  may be flooded. Highway 421 Truck near Carolina Beach Road 
  begins 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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 01/01 AM     6.6        1.9        2.4       N/A     Minor    
 01/02 PM     6.0        1.3        1.2       N/A     Minor    
 02/02 AM     5.0        0.3        1.0       N/A      None    
 02/03 PM     5.6        0.9        0.8       N/A     Minor    
 03/04 AM     4.9        0.2        0.9       N/A      None    
 03/04 PM     5.3        0.6        0.6       N/A      None

&&

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