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Beach Hazards Statement 12, NWS Wilmington, NC

May 17, 2023Horry County, South Carolina; Brunswick County, North Carolina

NWS Wilmington, NC issued this beach hazards statement at May 17, 2023, 8:01 PM EDT for Horry County, South Carolina; Brunswick County, North Carolina. It took effect at May 18, 2023, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 14 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
May 17, 2023, 8:01 PM EDT (00:01 UTC)
In effect from
May 18, 2023, 6:00 AM EDT
Expired
May 18, 2023, 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 00:03 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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Charleston AFB, SC (KCHS), launched 00:00Z, 0.0 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Charleston AFB, SC at 00:00Z on 2023-05-18Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 51 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Charleston AFB, SC at 00:00Z on 2023-05-18The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -129 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
51 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-150 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
954 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
28 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-129 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-74 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
-0.0
Supercell composite
-0.1

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809 
WHUS42 KILM 180001
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
801 PM EDT Wed May 17 2023

NCZ107-180500-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-230518T0500Z/
Inland New Hanover-
801 PM EDT Wed May 17 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* 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...Until 1 AM EDT Thursday.

* 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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 17/09 PM     5.5        0.8        0.3       N/A     Minor    
 18/09 AM     5.3        0.6        0.9       N/A      None    
 18/10 PM     6.3        1.6        1.0       N/A     Minor    
 19/10 AM     5.3        0.6        1.0       N/A      None    
 19/11 PM     5.8        1.1        0.6       N/A     Minor    
 20/11 AM     4.6       -0.1        0.4       N/A      None

&&

$$

NCZ110-180815-
/O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0012.230518T1000Z-230519T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
801 PM EDT Wed May 17 2023

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

* WHAT...Strong east to west longshore current. 

* 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.

&&

$$

NCZ106-108-SCZ056-180815-
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0004.230518T1000Z-230519T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Georgetown-
801 PM EDT Wed May 17 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. The longshore current
  will be strong from north to south.

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

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

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
685 
WHUS42 KILM 180239
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1039 PM EDT Wed May 17 2023

NCZ107-180345-
/O.CAN.KILM.CF.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-230518T0500Z/
Inland New Hanover-
1039 PM EDT Wed May 17 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Water levels for the lower Cape Fear River at Wilmington have
dropped below minor flooding thresholds, therefore, the advisory
has been cancelled.

$$

NCZ110-181000-
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0012.230518T1000Z-230519T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
1039 PM EDT Wed May 17 2023

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

* WHAT...Strong east to west longshore current.

* 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.

&&

$$

NCZ106-108-SCZ056-181000-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0004.230518T1000Z-230519T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Georgetown-
1039 PM EDT Wed May 17 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

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

&&

$$

ABW
272 
WHUS42 KILM 180831
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
431 AM EDT Thu May 18 2023

NCZ110-182000-
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0012.230518T1000Z-230519T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
431 AM EDT Thu May 18 2023

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Strong east to west longshore current.

* 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.

&&

$$

NCZ106-108-SCZ056-182000-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0004.230518T1000Z-230519T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Georgetown-
431 AM EDT Thu May 18 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

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

&&

$$
430 
WHUS42 KILM 181009
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
609 AM EDT Thu May 18 2023

NCZ107-181815-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0037.230519T0000Z-230519T0400Z/
Inland New Hanover-
609 AM EDT Thu May 18 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Up to one 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 8 PM this evening to midnight EDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...The lowest portions of Battleship Road and USS North 
  Carolina Road observe minor coastal flooding of about one foot 
  in depth. In downtown Wilmington, several blocks of Water 
  Street observe shallow flooding from one half to one foot in 
  depth. The low-lying areas along River Road and adjacent 
  residential roads, south of River Road Park, will begin to 
  flood. Route 133 at Little Mallory Creek may begin 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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 18/09 AM     5.3        0.6        0.9       N/A      None    
 18/10 PM     6.3        1.6        1.0       N/A     Minor    
 19/10 AM     5.3        0.6        1.0       N/A      None    
 19/11 PM     5.7        1.0        0.5       N/A     Minor    
 20/11 AM     4.6       -0.1        0.4       N/A      None    
 20/11 PM     5.5        0.8        0.4       N/A     Minor

&&

$$

NCZ110-181815-
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0012.000000T0000Z-230519T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
609 AM EDT Thu May 18 2023

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Strong east to west longshore current. 

* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.

* WHEN...Through 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.

&&

$$

NCZ106-108-SCZ056-181815-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-230519T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Georgetown-
609 AM EDT Thu May 18 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through 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.

&&

$$
471 
WHUS42 KILM 181451
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1051 AM EDT Thu May 18 2023

NCZ107-190000-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0037.230519T0000Z-230519T0400Z/
Inland New Hanover-
1051 AM EDT Thu May 18 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS
EVENING TO MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Up to one 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 8 PM this evening to midnight EDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...The lowest portions of Battleship Road and USS North 
  Carolina Road observe minor coastal flooding of about one foot 
  in depth. In downtown Wilmington, several blocks of Water 
  Street observe shallow flooding from one half to one foot in 
  depth. The low-lying areas along River Road and adjacent 
  residential roads, south of River Road Park, will begin to 
  flood. Route 133 at Little Mallory Creek may begin 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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 18/10 PM     6.3        1.6        1.0       N/A     Minor    
 19/10 AM     5.3        0.6        1.0       N/A      None    
 19/11 PM     5.7        1.0        0.5       N/A     Minor    
 20/11 AM     4.6       -0.1        0.4       N/A      None    
 20/11 PM     5.5        0.8        0.4       N/A     Minor

&&

$$

SCZ054-190000-
/O.EXA.KILM.BH.S.0012.000000T0000Z-230519T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-
1051 AM EDT Thu May 18 2023

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Horry County.

* 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.BH.S.0012.000000T0000Z-230519T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
1051 AM EDT Thu May 18 2023

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Strong east to west longshore current. 

* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.

* 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.

&&

$$

NCZ106-108-SCZ056-190000-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-230519T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Georgetown-
1051 AM EDT Thu May 18 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

21
517 
WHUS42 KILM 181932
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
332 PM EDT Thu May 18 2023

NCZ110-190100-
/O.EXB.KILM.CF.Y.0037.230518T2200Z-230519T0100Z/
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0012.000000T0000Z-230519T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
332 PM EDT Thu May 18 2023

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TO 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, Strong east to west 
  longshore current. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one 
  half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low- 
  lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.

* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this 
  evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 PM to 9 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. 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.

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.

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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 18/07 PM     6.2        1.7        1.1       5-6     Minor    
 19/08 AM     5.2        0.7        1.3        6       None    
 19/08 PM     5.4        0.9        0.4        4       None    
 20/09 AM     4.2       -0.3        0.4        3       None    
 20/09 PM     5.4        0.9        0.5        3       None    
 21/09 AM     4.0       -0.5        0.4        2       None

&&

$$

SCZ054-190200-
/O.EXB.KILM.CF.Y.0037.230518T2200Z-230519T0200Z/
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0012.000000T0000Z-230519T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-
332 PM EDT Thu May 18 2023

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TO 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, Strong north to south
  longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents.
  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 Horry County.

* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this 
  evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 PM to 10 PM 
  EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Vulnerable causeways to and from local beaches will 
  experience minor coastal flooding. Low-lying roads and 
  locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal 
  creeks will observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local 
  officials for the latest information regarding coastal flood 
  impacts and closures. 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.

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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 18/08 PM     7.6        2.0        1.4        5      Minor    
 19/08 AM     5.8        0.2        0.8        4       None    
 19/08 PM     6.6        1.0        0.4        3       None    
 20/09 AM     5.3       -0.3        0.5        2       None    
 20/09 PM     6.5        0.9        0.5        2       None    
 21/09 AM     4.9       -0.7        0.3        2       None

&&

$$

NCZ106-108-190100-
/O.EXB.KILM.CF.Y.0037.230518T2200Z-230519T0100Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-230519T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
332 PM EDT Thu May 18 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TO 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 
  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of 
  inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near 
  shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this 
  evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 PM to 9 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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 18/07 PM     6.2        1.7        1.1       5-6     Minor    
 19/08 AM     5.2        0.7        1.3        6       None    
 19/08 PM     5.4        0.9        0.4        4       None    
 20/09 AM     4.2       -0.3        0.4        3       None    
 20/09 PM     5.4        0.9        0.5        3       None    
 21/09 AM     4.0       -0.5        0.4        2       None

&&

$$

SCZ056-190200-
/O.EXB.KILM.CF.Y.0037.230518T2200Z-230519T0200Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-230519T0000Z/
Coastal Georgetown-
332 PM EDT Thu May 18 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TO 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 
  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 Georgetown County.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this 
  evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 PM to 10 PM 
  EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Vulnerable causeways to and from local beaches will 
  experience minor coastal flooding. Low-lying roads and 
  locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal 
  creeks will observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local 
  officials for the latest information regarding coastal flood 
  impacts and closures. 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.

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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 18/08 PM     7.6        2.0        1.4        5      Minor    
 19/08 AM     5.8        0.2        0.8        4       None    
 19/08 PM     6.6        1.0        0.4        3       None    
 20/09 AM     5.3       -0.3        0.5        2       None    
 20/09 PM     6.5        0.9        0.5        2       None    
 21/09 AM     4.9       -0.7        0.3        2       None

&&

$$

NCZ107-190400-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0037.230519T0000Z-230519T0400Z/
Inland New Hanover-
332 PM EDT Thu May 18 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS
EVENING TO MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Up to one 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 8 PM this evening to midnight EDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina 
  Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one foot in depth. 
  In downtown Wilmington, sections of Water Street observe minor 
  flooding up to one half foot in depth. 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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 18/10 PM     6.0        1.3        0.7       N/A     Minor    
 19/10 AM     5.1        0.4        0.8       N/A      None    
 19/10 PM     5.5        0.8        0.4       N/A     Minor    
 20/11 AM     4.5       -0.2        0.3       N/A      None    
 20/11 PM     5.4        0.7        0.3       N/A      None    
 21/12 PM     4.3       -0.4        0.3       N/A      None

&&

$$

21
696 
WHUS42 KILM 182359
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
759 PM EDT Thu May 18 2023

NCZ106-108-190900-
/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-230519T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0005.230519T1000Z-230520T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-230519T0100Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
759 PM EDT Thu May 18 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of 
  inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near 
  shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 9 PM EDT this 
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT Friday 
  through Friday 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.
  There will also be a strong north to south longshore current on
  Friday at the beaches.

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.

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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 18/07 PM     6.2        1.7        1.1        6      Minor    
 19/08 AM     5.2        0.7        1.3       5-6      None    
 19/08 PM     5.4        0.9        0.4        4       None    
 20/09 AM     4.2       -0.3        0.4        3       None    
 20/09 PM     5.4        0.9        0.5        3       None    
 21/09 AM     4.0       -0.5        0.4        2       None

&&

$$

NCZ110-190100-
/O.EXP.KILM.BH.S.0012.000000T0000Z-230519T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-230519T0100Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
759 PM EDT Thu May 18 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.

* WHEN...Until 9 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.

* 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.

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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 18/07 PM     6.2        1.7        1.1        6      Minor    
 19/08 AM     5.2        0.7        1.3       5-6      None    
 19/08 PM     5.4        0.9        0.4        4       None    
 20/09 AM     4.2       -0.3        0.4        3       None    
 20/09 PM     5.4        0.9        0.5        3       None    
 21/09 AM     4.0       -0.5        0.4        2       None

&&

$$

SCZ054-190200-
/O.EXP.KILM.BH.S.0012.000000T0000Z-230519T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-230519T0200Z/
Coastal Horry-
759 PM EDT Thu May 18 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Horry County.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Vulnerable causeways to and from local beaches will 
  experience minor coastal flooding. Low-lying roads and 
  locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal 
  creeks will observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local 
  officials for the latest information regarding coastal flood 
  impacts and closures.

* 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.

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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 18/08 PM     7.6        2.0        1.4        5      Minor    
 19/08 AM     5.8        0.2        0.8        4       None    
 19/08 PM     6.6        1.0        0.4        3       None    
 20/09 AM     5.3       -0.3        0.5        2       None    
 20/09 PM     6.5        0.9        0.5        2       None    
 21/09 AM     4.9       -0.7        0.3        2       None

&&

$$

SCZ056-190200-
/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-230519T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-230519T0200Z/
Coastal Georgetown-
759 PM EDT Thu May 18 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Georgetown County.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Vulnerable causeways to and from local beaches will 
  experience minor coastal flooding. Low-lying roads and 
  locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal 
  creeks will observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local 
  officials for the latest information regarding coastal flood 
  impacts and closures.

* 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.

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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 18/08 PM     7.6        2.0        1.4        5      Minor    
 19/08 AM     5.8        0.2        0.8        4       None    
 19/08 PM     6.6        1.0        0.4        3       None    
 20/09 AM     5.3       -0.3        0.5        2       None    
 20/09 PM     6.5        0.9        0.5        2       None    
 21/09 AM     4.9       -0.7        0.3        2       None

&&

$$

NCZ107-190400-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0037.230519T0000Z-230519T0400Z/
Inland New Hanover-
759 PM EDT Thu May 18 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Up to one 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...Until midnight EDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina 
  Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one foot in depth. 
  In downtown Wilmington, sections of Water Street observe minor 
  flooding up to one half foot in depth. 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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 18/10 PM     6.0        1.3        0.7       N/A     Minor    
 19/10 AM     5.1        0.4        0.8       N/A      None    
 19/10 PM     5.5        0.8        0.4       N/A     Minor    
 20/11 AM     4.5       -0.2        0.3       N/A      None    
 20/11 PM     5.4        0.7        0.3       N/A      None    
 21/12 PM     4.3       -0.4        0.3       N/A      None

&&

$$

9

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this beach hazards statement went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Wilmington, NC wrote its last area forecast discussion before this beach hazards statement went out at May 17, 7:56 PM EDT, 5 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, May 17, 7:56 PM EDT, 5 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
756 PM EDT Wed May 17 2023

.SYNOPSIS...
High pressure will build down behind cold front while the front
lingers into Thursday. A wave of low pressure will develop along
the front and move up along or near the coast Thursday night through
Friday. Another cold front slides through late Saturday into
Sunday with high pressure building in to start the new week.

&&

.UPDATE...
Daytime front has become stationary near the southern edge of
our CWA, edging up along the coast to the Cape Fear region. The
bulk of the convection is south and east of the front, outside
our forecast area, with showers developing along convergence
zone over the Cape Fear region. Rain chances linger along the
coast into overnight hours, with focus shifting southward as the
front is expected to move further away as a second front
approaches from the north.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH THURSDAY/...
A slow moving cold front continues to be the focus for developing
showers and thunderstorms into this evening. Overnight, high
pressure building into New England will push a secondary front and
cooler and drier air through the region. This push of cooler air
will introduce low clouds and temperatures in the lower 60s in its
wake. Showers come to an end behind the front with some low level
dry air advection. Areas in the southern portion of the CWA may not
see showers decrease due to a resurgence in activity at the
intersection of the surface front and a mid level trough over the
southern Appalachians late tonight.

The intersection of the surface front and mid level low will lead to
the development of a coastal low on Thursday. Showers increase from
south to north during the day, becoming more stratiform rain as they
progress. The wedge of high pressure and isentropic lift should
overcome the low level dry air left in the wake of the front.
Overrunning and a mostly stable near-surface layer should generate
some much needed rainfall totals, especially along the coast. Cloudy
and cool with highs only in the mid 70s.

&&

.SHORT TERM /THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT/...
High pressure will continue to extend down from the NE into the
Carolinas as wave of low pressure moves up along stalled
front/coastal trough just off the Cape Fear coast Thurs eve as
shortwave rides up through the Southeast. Onshore east to
northeast flow will be enhanced along the coast Thurs night into
Fri in a pinched gradient as low moves up along the NC coast.
Convection associated with the lingering front/low will affect
the area Thurs night into Fri morning but should shift northward
toward Hatteras through Fri aftn. Tough to say exactly where
deepest convection will be as models differ on exact
evolution/track of this feature. Overall, expect deep layer
moisture with clouds and areas of pcp inland in more stable and
cool air mass and instability increasing through Fri morning
being more elevated inland and then associated with warmer air
and trough/low near or off the coast.

The high will continue to build down through late Fri into Fri
night as low tracks northward up the coast with clouds and
winds diminishing as gradient weakens and column dries out.
Cooler NE flow over most of the area will keep temps on the cool
side on Fri, in the 70s, while overnight lows will be closer to
normal, near 60.

&&

.LONG TERM /SATURDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
High pressure will weaken as low pressure continues up the coast
and next front approaches from the west. Winds will back around
to the W-SW and lighten with a dry column. Lingering moisture
should produce CU initially under inversion right around 3 to
5kft on Sat with increasing clouds and chc of shwrs through Sat
aftn into eve as shortwave pushes cold front eastward through
the Carolinas. The westerly component to the flow may help with
warmer temps, but also may help drying initially. Best chc of
deeper convection should come into late Sat into Sun as
shortwave reaches the area and enhances lift along front.
A wave of low pressure may develop along the front offshore and
then track off the northeast as high pressure builds in late Sun
into the first part of next week. Temps will be closer to normal
through the period, but may see some cooling on Sun behind front
and with increased clouds and pcp.

&&

.AVIATION /00Z THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
Conditions are expected to remain predominantly VFR into the
overnight hours, with a stalled front lingering across southern
counties and up the SE NC coastline and dry air to the north.
This front will move further south overnight as a second front
drops down from the north. Guidance is hinting at a surge of low
level moisture moving onshore near Horry county as early as 4z,
but confidence is low as to whether MVFR ceilings will develop
or just remained scattered. Have included scattered low clouds
in MYR TAFs to highlight the possibility after midnight of
periodic flight restrictions, but confidence too low for a TEMPO.

Higher confidence in MVFR ceilings impacting southern portions
of the CWA after sunrise and throughout the day tomorrow. Best
chance will be at KMYR, with likely restrictions at CRE. Lower
confidence at KFLO, but that might change with the next TAF
issuance. Increase in rain to the south tomorrow, as a low
develops along the stalled front, may bring MVFR visibilities to
MYR for most of Thursday. Northeasterly winds expected to
develop at all terminals by midnight as front drops further
south, with gusts around 20 kts inland and 25 kts at coastal
terminals during the day Thursday.

Extended Outlook...High confidence in flight restrictions area-
wide Thursday night through Friday as low pressure moves up the
coastline. Conditions improve from south to north Friday night
into Saturday. Mainly VFR expected Saturday through Monday, with
brief restrictions possible Sunday with a quick moving cold
front.

&&

.MARINE...
Through Thursday...
A cold front will move through the area tonight, bringing a
surge of NE winds with Small Craft Advisory conditions likely to
develop from N to S. An impressive E swell will also mix into
the generated wind wave, producing rough seas across all of the
nearshore marine zones. As high pressure over New England
continues to build into the area and a mid level low over the
southeastern US intersect near the area, a coastal low may
develop off of the SC coast. This is likely to bring increasing
winds and seas on Thursday with the potential for a brief period
of gales tomorrow afternoon. At this time, a Gale Warning has
not been issued, but a few gusts up to 35 knots are possible.

Thursday night through Monday:
Small Craft Advisory conditions will remain through Fri morning
and may linger into Fri aftn for northern waters north of tip of
Cape Fear. Onshore push Thurs night will increase as coastal
trough/low moves up the coast into Fri and will become NE to N
as low tracks up the coast through Fri. Gradient will relax as
low moves north through Fri. Seas will subside a bit slower
through Fri aftn into Fri night. Seas up to 6 to 8 ft will
diminish to 4 to 6 ft by Fri night and will continue on a
downward trend into Sat as weak high pressure remains over the
region.

Winds and Seas should increase Sat night into Sun as another
cold front approaches and moves through the waters. May see SCA
conditions again by late Sun.

&&

.ILM WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
SC...None.
NC...Coastal Flood Advisory until 1 AM EDT Thursday for NCZ107.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory from 2 AM Thursday to noon EDT Friday for
     AMZ250-252-254-256.

&&

SYNOPSIS...ILM
UPDATE...VAO
NEAR TERM...21
SHORT TERM...RGZ
LONG TERM...RGZ
AVIATION...VAO
MARINE...RGZ/21
Hazardous weather outlook, May 17, 3:54 PM EDT, 4 hours 7 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
354 PM EDT Wed May 17 2023

AMZ250-252-254-256-182000-
Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out
20 nm-
354 PM EDT Wed May 17 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM THURSDAY TO NOON EDT
FRIDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the adjacent Coastal Waters.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Small Craft Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Small Craft Advisory.

A few gale gusts are possible on Thursday afternoon.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ107-182000-
Inland New Hanover-
354 PM EDT Wed May 17 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM
EDT THURSDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Coastal Flood Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Minor coastal flooding is possible along the Lower Cape Fear River
with the evening high tide through Friday.

Elevated rip and longshore currents expected Thu thru Fri, slowly
abating this weekend.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ087-096-099-105-109-SCZ017-023-024-032-033-039-055-058-059-182000-
Robeson-Bladen-Columbus-Inland Pender-Inland Brunswick-Marlboro-
Darlington-Dillon-Florence-Marion-Williamsburg-Inland Georgetown-
Central Horry-Northern Horry-
354 PM EDT Wed May 17 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast North Carolina and
northeast South Carolina.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ110-182000-
Coastal Brunswick-
354 PM EDT Wed May 17 2023

...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Moderate Risk of Rip Currents.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Minor coastal flooding is possible with the evening high tide
Thursday through Friday. Elevated rip and longshore currents
expected Thu thru Fri, slowly abating this weekend.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-182000-
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
354 PM EDT Wed May 17 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast North Carolina and
northeast South Carolina.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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In the hours before

Special weather statement, May 17, 3:11 PM EDT, 4 hours 50 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
311 PM EDT Wed May 17 2023

SCZ039-171945-
Williamsburg SC-
311 PM EDT Wed May 17 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Williamsburg
County through 345 PM EDT...

At 311 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Kingstree, moving southeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Kingstree, Andrews, Trio, Warsaw, Salters, Earle, Morrisville and
Williamsburg Regional Hospital.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3359 7995 3375 7986 3361 7944 3351 7951
      3349 7955 3344 7959 3342 7960 3339 7963
TIME...MOT...LOC 1911Z 298DEG 24KT 3364 7984

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

MORGAN

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 17, 8:01 PM EDTRip Current StatementILMGeorgetown24 hr
May 18, 6:09 AM EDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryILMGeorgetown, Horry18 hr
May 18, 12:43 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningILM62 min
May 18, 3:29 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningILM2 hr
May 18, 7:59 PM EDTRip Current StatementILMNew Hanover, Pender24 hr

Nearby

Beach Hazards Statements in South Carolina, 2023Beach Hazards Statements in North Carolina, 2023Every beach hazards statement in 2023

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.