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Rip Current Statement 22, NWS Wilmington, NC
NWS Wilmington, NC issued this rip current statement at Sep 30, 2022, 8:12 PM EDT for Brunswick County, New Hanover County, Pender County, North Carolina; Georgetown County, Horry County, South Carolina. It took effect at Oct 1, 2022, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 14 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Sep 30, 2022, 8:12 PM EDT (00:12 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 1, 2022, 6:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Oct 1, 2022, 8:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 14 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Wilmington, NC
Counties Brunswick County, NC, New Hanover County, NC, Pender County, NC, Georgetown County, SC, Horry County, SC
The radar
The Wilmington radar (KLTX), 3 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:14 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 00:00Z, 0.2 hours before the alert went out and 168 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
- 382 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -32 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 749 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 47 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 177 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 199 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.4
- Supercell composite
- 3.0
The text
As transmitted.
458
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
&&
$$7 follow-up statements
615
WHUS42 KILM 010021
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
821 PM EDT Fri Sep 30 2022
.Additional coastal flooding will continue on the Cape Fear River
overnight affecting downtown Wilmington.
NCZ107-109-010830-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0083.000000T0000Z-221001T1000Z/
Inland New Hanover-Inland Brunswick-
821 PM EDT Fri Sep 30 2022
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT
SATURDAY ALONG THE CAPE FEAR RIVER...
* 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. The Highway 421 Truck Route near Carolina Beach Road
begins 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
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
&&
$$
NCZ108-110-SCZ054-056-010830-
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-221001T0600Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0022.221001T1000Z-221002T0000Z/
Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-Coastal Horry-
Coastal Georgetown-
821 PM EDT Fri Sep 30 2022
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 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.
&&
$$
NCZ106-010600-
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-221001T0600Z/
Coastal Pender-
821 PM EDT Fri Sep 30 2022
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender County.
* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
&&
$$
9178
WHUS42 KILM 010100
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
900 PM EDT Fri Sep 30 2022
.Additional coastal flooding will continue on the Cape Fear River
overnight affecting downtown Wilmington.
NCZ106-011300-
/O.EXA.KILM.RP.S.0022.221001T1000Z-221002T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KILM.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-221001T1200Z/
Coastal Pender-
900 PM EDT Fri Sep 30 2022
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 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
7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender County.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 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.
&&
$$
NCZ108-110-SCZ054-056-011300-
/O.EXT.KILM.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-221001T1200Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0022.221001T1000Z-221002T0000Z/
Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-Coastal Horry-
Coastal Georgetown-
900 PM EDT Fri Sep 30 2022
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to
7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal New Hanover and Coastal
Brunswick Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and
Coastal Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Saturday.
For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT Saturday through
Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
NCZ107-109-011000-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0083.000000T0000Z-221001T1000Z/
Inland New Hanover-Inland Brunswick-
900 PM EDT Fri Sep 30 2022
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS 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.
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
&&
$$557
WHUS42 KILM 010226
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1026 PM EDT Fri Sep 30 2022
SCZ054-056-011030-
/O.EXT.KILM.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-221001T0800Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0022.221001T1000Z-221002T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
1026 PM EDT Fri Sep 30 2022
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to
7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 AM EDT Saturday.
For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT Saturday through
Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-110-011030-
/O.EXT.KILM.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-221001T1100Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0022.221001T1000Z-221002T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-
1026 PM EDT Fri Sep 30 2022
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to
7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender, Coastal New Hanover and Coastal
Brunswick Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 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.
&&
$$
NCZ107-109-011000-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0083.000000T0000Z-221001T1000Z/
Inland New Hanover-Inland Brunswick-
1026 PM EDT Fri Sep 30 2022
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington and Inland Brunswick Counties.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina
Road may become impassable. In downtown Wilmington, flooding
expands on Water Street from Orange Street to Red Cross
Street. The lowest portions of Water Street between Princess
and Orange Streets may become impassable. Flooding worsens on
the lowest spots of River Road and adjacent residential roads,
south of River Road Park. Route 133 at Little Mallory Creek
may be flooded. Highway 421 Truck near Carolina Beach Road
begins to flood. Check with local officials for any road
closures or impacts.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.8 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
01/01 AM 6.6 1.9 2.4 N/A Minor
01/02 PM 6.0 1.3 1.2 N/A Minor
02/02 AM 5.0 0.3 1.0 N/A None
02/03 PM 5.6 0.9 0.8 N/A Minor
03/04 AM 4.9 0.2 0.9 N/A None
03/04 PM 5.3 0.6 0.6 N/A None
&&
$$689
WHUS42 KILM 010729
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
329 AM EDT Sat Oct 1 2022
NCZ107-011630-
/O.CAN.KILM.CF.Y.0083.000000T0000Z-221001T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0084.221001T1600Z-221001T2200Z/
Inland New Hanover-
329 AM EDT Sat Oct 1 2022
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM EDT
THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...From noon today to 6 PM EDT this evening.
* 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
01/02 PM 5.8 1.1 1.0 N/A Minor
02/03 AM 5.3 0.6 1.2 N/A None
02/03 PM 6.0 1.3 1.2 N/A Minor
03/04 AM 5.1 0.4 1.1 N/A None
03/05 PM 5.7 1.0 1.0 N/A Minor
&&
$$
NCZ109-010830-
/O.CAN.KILM.CF.Y.0083.000000T0000Z-221001T1000Z/
Inland Brunswick-
329 AM EDT Sat Oct 1 2022
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
Water levels have fallen below advisory levels, thus the coastal
flood advisory has been cancelled.
$$
SCZ054-056-011630-
/O.CAN.KILM.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-221001T0800Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0022.221001T1000Z-221002T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
329 AM EDT Sat Oct 1 2022
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5
to 7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...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...
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.
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-110-011630-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0084.221001T1400Z-221001T2000Z/
/O.EXT.KILM.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-221001T1300Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0022.221001T1000Z-221002T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-
329 AM EDT Sat Oct 1 2022
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 1
to 5 feet 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 High
Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender, Coastal New Hanover and Coastal
Brunswick Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 9 AM EDT this
morning. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 10 AM this
morning to 4 PM EDT this afternoon. 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. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. 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.
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.
&&
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
01/12 PM 6.7 2.2 1.6 3-4 Minor
02/12 AM 5.8 1.3 1.8 2-3 None
02/01 PM 6.9 2.4 1.8 2 Minor
03/01 AM 5.7 1.2 1.8 2 None
03/02 PM 6.8 2.3 1.8 3 Minor
&&
$$633
WHUS42 KILM 011253
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
853 AM EDT Sat Oct 1 2022
NCZ106-108-110-012100-
/O.EXP.KILM.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-221001T1300Z/
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0084.221001T1400Z-221001T2000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-221002T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-
853 AM EDT Sat Oct 1 2022
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING...
* 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 High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender, Coastal New Hanover and Coastal
Brunswick Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 PM EDT this
afternoon. 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.
* 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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
01/12 PM 6.7 2.2 1.6 3-4 Minor
02/12 AM 5.8 1.3 1.8 2-3 None
02/01 PM 6.9 2.4 1.8 2 Minor
03/01 AM 5.7 1.2 1.8 2 None
03/02 PM 6.8 2.3 1.8 3 Minor
04/02 AM 6.2 1.7 2.3 3 Minor
&&
$$
NCZ107-012100-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0084.221001T1600Z-221001T2200Z/
Inland New Hanover-
853 AM EDT Sat Oct 1 2022
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO
6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...From noon today to 6 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina
Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one half foot in
depth. In downtown Wilmington, a block of Water Street
observes minor flooding up to one quarter foot in depth.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.8 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
01/02 PM 5.8 1.1 1.0 N/A Minor
02/03 AM 5.3 0.6 1.2 N/A None
02/03 PM 6.0 1.3 1.2 N/A Minor
03/04 AM 5.1 0.4 1.1 N/A None
03/05 PM 5.7 1.0 1.0 N/A Minor
04/05 AM 5.3 0.6 1.2 N/A None
&&
$$
SCZ054-056-012100-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-221002T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
853 AM EDT Sat Oct 1 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.
&&
$$453 WHUS42 KILM 011957 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 357 PM EDT Sat Oct 1 2022 NCZ106-108-110-020000- /O.CAN.KILM.CF.Y.0084.000000T0000Z-221001T2000Z/ /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-221002T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick- 357 PM EDT Sat Oct 1 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Pender, Coastal New Hanover and Coastal Brunswick Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ NCZ107-012100- /O.CAN.KILM.CF.Y.0084.000000T0000Z-221001T2200Z/ Inland New Hanover- 357 PM EDT Sat Oct 1 2022 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... $$ SCZ054-056-020000- /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-221002T0000Z/ Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown- 357 PM EDT Sat Oct 1 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
542 WHUS42 KILM 020003 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 803 PM EDT Sat Oct 1 2022 NCZ106-108-110-SCZ054-056-020115- /O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-221002T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick- Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown- 803 PM EDT Sat Oct 1 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS EXPIRED... $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Wilmington, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 8:12 PM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | ILM | Brunswick, New Hanover | 7 hr |
| Sep 30, 10:57 PM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | ILM | 15 hr | |
| Oct 1, 3:29 AM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | ILM | Brunswick, New Hanover, Pender | 12 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.