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Rip Current Statement 9, NWS Wilmington, NC
NWS Wilmington, NC issued this rip current statement at Jul 17, 2022, 7:53 PM EDT for Brunswick County, North Carolina; Horry County, South Carolina. It took effect at Jul 18, 2022, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 14 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jul 17, 2022, 7:53 PM EDT (23:53 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jul 18, 2022, 6:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Jul 18, 2022, 8:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 14 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Wilmington, NC
Counties Brunswick County, NC, Horry County, SC
The radar
The Wilmington radar (KLTX), 16 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:56 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Charleston AFB, SC (KCHS), launched 12:00Z, 11.9 hours before the alert went out and 176 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
- 773 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -29 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 921 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 12 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -3 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 4 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
380
WHUS42 KILM 172353
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
753 PM EDT Sun Jul 17 2022
NCZ107-180800-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0062.220718T0400Z-220718T0800Z/
Inland New Hanover-
753 PM EDT Sun Jul 17 2022
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 4 AM EDT MONDAY...
* 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 midnight tonight to 4 AM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...The lowest portions of USS North Carolina Road and
Battleship Road begin to observe minor coastal flooding. Water
begins to spread out of storm drains onto Water Street just
south of Market Street in downtown Wilmington.
* 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
18/02 AM 5.7 1.0 1.0 N/A Minor
18/03 PM 5.2 0.5 0.9 N/A None
19/03 AM 5.2 0.5 0.7 N/A None
19/04 PM 5.1 0.4 0.7 N/A None
20/04 AM 5.0 0.3 0.7 N/A None
20/04 PM 5.2 0.5 0.8 N/A None
&&
$$
NCZ110-180900-
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0009.220718T1000Z-220719T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
753 PM EDT Sun Jul 17 2022
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT MONDAY THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.
* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Monday through Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
CRM4 follow-up statements
015 WHUS42 KILM 180722 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 322 AM EDT Mon Jul 18 2022 NCZ107-180830- /O.CAN.KILM.CF.Y.0062.000000T0000Z-220718T0800Z/ Inland New Hanover- 322 AM EDT Mon Jul 18 2022 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The tides are receding along the Cape Fear River in downtown Wilmington. The river levels have falling below flooding levels thus the Coastal Flood Advisory has been cancelled. $$ NCZ110-181700- /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0009.220718T1000Z-220719T0000Z/ Coastal Brunswick- 322 AM EDT Mon Jul 18 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Monday through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
758 WHUS42 KILM 181556 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 1156 AM EDT Mon Jul 18 2022 SCZ054-190000- /O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0023.220718T1556Z-220719T0000Z/ /O.EXA.KILM.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-220719T0000Z/ Coastal Horry- 1156 AM EDT Mon Jul 18 2022 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT NORTH OF MYRTLE BEACH UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, Strong south to north longshore current. For the High Rip Current Risk north of Myrtle Beach, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Horry County. * 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. && $$ NCZ106-108-SCZ056-190000- /O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0023.220718T1556Z-220719T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Georgetown- 1156 AM EDT Mon Jul 18 2022 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents. * WHERE...In South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown County. In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into. && $$ NCZ110-190000- /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-220719T0000Z/ Coastal Brunswick- 1156 AM EDT Mon Jul 18 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Monday through Monday 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. && $$
124
WHUS42 KILM 181918
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
318 PM EDT Mon Jul 18 2022
NCZ107-190330-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0063.220719T0500Z-220719T0800Z/
Inland New Hanover-
318 PM EDT Mon Jul 18 2022
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 AM EDT
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 AM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...The lowest portions of USS North Carolina Road and
Battleship Road begin to observe minor coastal flooding. Water
begins to spread out of storm drains onto Water Street just
south of Market Street in downtown Wilmington.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.8 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
18/03 PM 5.4 0.7 1.1 N/A None
19/03 AM 5.6 0.9 1.1 N/A Minor
19/04 PM 5.6 0.9 1.2 N/A Minor
20/04 AM 5.3 0.6 1.0 N/A None
20/04 PM 5.6 0.9 1.2 N/A Minor
21/05 AM 5.2 0.5 1.1 N/A None
&&
$$
SCZ054-190000-
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0023.000000T0000Z-220719T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-220719T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-
318 PM EDT Mon Jul 18 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 NORTH OF MYRTLE BEACH...
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, Strong south to north
longshore current. For the High Rip Current Risk north of
Myrtle Beach, dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Horry County.
* 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.
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-SCZ056-190000-
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0023.000000T0000Z-220719T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Georgetown-
318 PM EDT Mon Jul 18 2022
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current. There is also
a Moderate Risk of rip currents.
* WHERE...In South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown County. In North
Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers
into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas.
It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to
return to shore.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with
lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may
be swept into.
&&
$$
NCZ110-190000-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-220719T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
318 PM EDT Mon Jul 18 2022
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.
* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Monday through Monday 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.
&&
$$377
WHUS42 KILM 182358
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
758 PM EDT Mon Jul 18 2022
SCZ054-190100-
/O.EXP.KILM.BH.S.0023.000000T0000Z-220719T0000Z/
/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-220719T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-
758 PM EDT Mon Jul 18 2022
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
$$
NCZ106-108-SCZ056-190100-
/O.EXP.KILM.BH.S.0023.000000T0000Z-220719T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Georgetown-
758 PM EDT Mon Jul 18 2022
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
$$
NCZ110-190100-
/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-220719T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
758 PM EDT Mon Jul 18 2022
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
$$
NCZ107-190800-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0063.220719T0500Z-220719T0800Z/
Inland New Hanover-
758 PM EDT Mon Jul 18 2022
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 AM EDT
TUESDAY...
* 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 1 AM to 4 AM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...The lowest portions of USS North Carolina Road and
Battleship Road begin to observe minor coastal flooding. Water
begins to spread out of storm drains onto Water Street just
south of Market Street in downtown Wilmington.
* 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
19/03 AM 5.6 0.9 1.1 N/A Minor
19/04 PM 5.6 0.9 1.2 N/A Minor
20/04 AM 5.3 0.6 1.0 N/A None
20/04 PM 5.6 0.9 1.2 N/A Minor
21/05 AM 5.2 0.5 1.1 N/A None
21/05 PM 5.5 0.8 1.1 N/A Minor
&&
$$
IGBThe office that day
Everything else NWS Wilmington, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 3:38 PM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | ILM | New Hanover | 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.