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Beach Hazards Statement 19, NWS Wilmington, NC

June 3, 2023Georgetown County, Horry County, South Carolina; New Hanover County, Pender County, North Carolina

NWS Wilmington, NC issued this beach hazards statement at Jun 3, 2023, 8:21 PM EDT for Georgetown County, Horry County, South Carolina; New Hanover County, Pender County, North Carolina. It took effect at Jun 4, 2023, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 14 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jun 3, 2023, 8:21 PM EDT (00:21 UTC)
In effect from
Jun 4, 2023, 6:00 AM EDT
Expired
Jun 4, 2023, 8:00 PM EDT
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS Wilmington, NC

Counties New Hanover County, NC, Pender County, NC, Georgetown County, SC, Horry County, SC

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The Wilmington radar (KLTX), 7 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:23 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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Newport, NC (KMHX), launched 00:00Z, 0.4 hours before the alert went out and 172 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Newport, NC at 00:00Z on 2023-06-04Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 288 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, Newport, NC at 00:00Z on 2023-06-04The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -47 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
288 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-42 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
809 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
8 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-47 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-56 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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733 
WHUS42 KILM 040021
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
821 PM EDT Sat Jun 3 2023

NCZ106-108-040400-
/O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0019.230604T1000Z-230605T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-230604T0300Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
821 PM EDT Sat Jun 3 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SUNDAY THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
  inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines
  and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, Strong
  north to south longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk
  of rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 11 PM EDT this 
  evening. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 6 AM EDT Sunday 
  through Sunday 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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 03/08 PM     6.7        2.2        1.6        3      Minor    
 04/08 AM     5.7        1.2        2.0        4       None    
 04/08 PM     7.4        2.9        2.2       4-5     Minor    
 05/09 AM     5.4        0.9        1.7        3       None    
 05/09 PM     6.6        2.1        1.4        3      Minor    
 06/10 AM     5.1        0.6        1.4       2-3      None

&&

$$

SCZ054-056-040400-
/O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0019.230604T1000Z-230605T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-230604T0300Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
821 PM EDT Sat Jun 3 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SUNDAY THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
  inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines
  and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, Strong
  north to south longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk
  of rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 11 PM EDT this 
  evening. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 6 AM EDT Sunday 
  through Sunday 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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 03/08 PM     7.7        2.1        1.4        2      Minor    
 04/08 AM     6.4        0.8        1.6        3       None    
 04/09 PM     8.7        3.1        2.3        4     Moderate  
 05/09 AM     6.4        0.8        1.6        3       None    
 05/09 PM     7.6        2.0        1.2        2      Minor    
 06/10 AM     6.0        0.4        1.2        2       None

&&

$$

NCZ107-040400-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-230604T0600Z/
Inland New Hanover-
821 PM EDT Sat Jun 3 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown 
  Wilmington.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 03/10 PM     6.3        1.6        1.3       N/A     Minor    
 04/10 AM     5.4        0.7        1.5       N/A      None    
 04/11 PM     6.9        2.2        1.8       N/A    Moderate  
 05/11 AM     5.5        0.8        1.6       N/A     Minor    
 06/12 AM     6.4        1.7        1.3       N/A     Minor    
 06/12 PM     5.1        0.4        1.2       N/A      None

&&

$$

NCZ110-040300-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-230604T0300Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
821 PM EDT Sat Jun 3 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 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 Brunswick County.

* WHEN...Until 11 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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 03/08 PM     6.7        2.2        1.6        3      Minor    
 04/08 AM     5.7        1.2        2.0        4       None    
 04/08 PM     7.4        2.9        2.2       4-5     Minor    
 05/09 AM     5.4        0.9        1.7        3       None    
 05/09 PM     6.6        2.1        1.4        3      Minor    
 06/10 AM     5.1        0.6        1.4       2-3      None

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
593 
WHUS42 KILM 040139
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
939 PM EDT Sat Jun 3 2023

NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-041000-
/O.CAN.KILM.CF.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-230604T0300Z/
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0019.230604T1000Z-230605T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry-
Coastal Georgetown-
939 PM EDT Sat Jun 3 2023

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SUNDAY
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

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

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

$$

NCZ110-040245-
/O.CAN.KILM.CF.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-230604T0300Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
939 PM EDT Sat Jun 3 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

NCZ107-040600-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-230604T0600Z/
Inland New Hanover-
939 PM EDT Sat Jun 3 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown 
  Wilmington.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 03/10 PM     6.3        1.6        1.3       N/A     Minor    
 04/10 AM     5.4        0.7        1.5       N/A      None    
 04/11 PM     6.9        2.2        1.8       N/A    Moderate  
 05/11 AM     5.5        0.8        1.6       N/A     Minor    
 06/12 AM     6.4        1.7        1.3       N/A     Minor    
 06/12 PM     5.1        0.4        1.2       N/A      None

&&

$$
811 
WHUS42 KILM 040517
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
117 AM EDT Sun Jun 4 2023

NCZ107-040630-
/O.CAN.KILM.CF.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-230604T0600Z/
Inland New Hanover-
117 AM EDT Sun Jun 4 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...


$$

NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-050000-
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0019.230604T1000Z-230605T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry-
Coastal Georgetown-
117 AM EDT Sun Jun 4 2023

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

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

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT this morning 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.

&&

$$

21
653 
WHUS42 KILM 041914
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
314 PM EDT Sun Jun 4 2023

NCZ106-108-050300-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0043.230604T2200Z-230605T0300Z/
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0019.000000T0000Z-230605T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
314 PM EDT Sun Jun 4 2023

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM UNTIL 11 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 Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.

* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this 
  evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 11 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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 04/08 PM     6.9        2.4        1.7        5      Minor    
 05/09 AM     5.1        0.6        1.4        3       None    
 05/09 PM     6.3        1.8        1.1       2-3     Minor    
 06/10 AM     4.6        0.1        0.9        2       None    
 06/10 PM     5.6        1.1        0.5        3       None    
 07/11 AM     4.5        0.0        0.8        2       None

&&

$$

SCZ054-056-050300-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0043.230604T2200Z-230605T0300Z/
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0019.000000T0000Z-230605T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
314 PM EDT Sun Jun 4 2023

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM UNTIL 11 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 and Coastal Georgetown Counties.

* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this 
  evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 11 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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 04/09 PM     7.9        2.3        1.5        4      Minor    
 05/09 AM     6.1        0.5        1.3        3       None    
 05/09 PM     7.2        1.6        0.8        2      Minor    
 06/10 AM     5.3       -0.3        0.5        2       None    
 06/10 PM     6.7        1.1        0.4       2-3      None    
 07/11 AM     5.1       -0.5        0.4        2       None

&&

$$

NCZ107-050315-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0043.230605T0000Z-230605T0600Z/
Inland New Hanover-
314 PM EDT Sun Jun 4 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
2 AM EDT MONDAY...

* 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 2 AM EDT Monday.

* 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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 04/11 PM     6.4        1.7        1.3       N/A     Minor    
 05/11 AM     5.1        0.4        1.2       N/A      None    
 06/12 AM     6.1        1.4        1.0       N/A     Minor    
 06/12 PM     4.7        0.0        0.8       N/A      None    
 07/01 AM     5.6        0.9        0.6       N/A     Minor    
 07/01 PM     4.5       -0.2        0.6       N/A      None

&&

$$

NCZ110-050300-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0043.230604T2200Z-230605T0300Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
314 PM EDT Sun Jun 4 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM UNTIL 11 PM EDT 
THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.

* WHEN...Until 11 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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 04/08 PM     6.9        2.4        1.7        5      Minor    
 05/09 AM     5.1        0.6        1.4        3       None    
 05/09 PM     6.3        1.8        1.1       2-3     Minor    
 06/10 AM     4.6        0.1        0.9        2       None    
 06/10 PM     5.6        1.1        0.5        3       None    
 07/11 AM     4.5        0.0        0.8        2       None

&&

$$

31
791 
WHUS42 KILM 050016
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
816 PM EDT Sun Jun 4 2023

NCZ106-108-050300-
/O.EXP.KILM.BH.S.0019.000000T0000Z-230605T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-230605T0300Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
816 PM EDT Sun Jun 4 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT HAS EXPIRED...

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

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

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 11 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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 04/08 PM     6.9        2.4        1.7        4      Minor    
 05/09 AM     5.1        0.6        1.4       3-4      None    
 05/09 PM     6.3        1.8        1.1       2-3     Minor    
 06/10 AM     4.6        0.1        0.9        2       None    
 06/10 PM     5.6        1.1        0.5        3       None    
 07/11 AM     4.5        0.0        0.8        2       None

&&

$$

SCZ054-056-050300-
/O.EXP.KILM.BH.S.0019.000000T0000Z-230605T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-230605T0300Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
816 PM EDT Sun Jun 4 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT HAS EXPIRED...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 11 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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 04/09 PM     7.9        2.3        1.5        4      Minor    
 05/09 AM     6.1        0.5        1.3        3       None    
 05/09 PM     7.2        1.6        0.8        2      Minor    
 06/10 AM     5.3       -0.3        0.5        2       None    
 06/10 PM     6.7        1.1        0.4       2-3      None    
 07/11 AM     5.1       -0.5        0.4        2       None

&&

$$

NCZ107-050600-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-230605T0600Z/
Inland New Hanover-
816 PM EDT Sun Jun 4 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
MONDAY...

* 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 2 AM EDT Monday.

* 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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 04/11 PM     6.4        1.7        1.3       N/A     Minor    
 05/11 AM     5.1        0.4        1.2       N/A      None    
 06/12 AM     6.1        1.4        1.0       N/A     Minor    
 06/12 PM     4.7        0.0        0.8       N/A      None    
 07/01 AM     5.6        0.9        0.6       N/A     Minor    
 07/01 PM     4.5       -0.2        0.6       N/A      None

&&

$$

NCZ110-050300-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-230605T0300Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
816 PM EDT Sun Jun 4 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.

* WHEN...Until 11 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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 04/08 PM     6.9        2.4        1.7        4      Minor    
 05/09 AM     5.1        0.6        1.4       3-4      None    
 05/09 PM     6.3        1.8        1.1       2-3     Minor    
 06/10 AM     4.6        0.1        0.9        2       None    
 06/10 PM     5.6        1.1        0.5        3       None    
 07/11 AM     4.5        0.0        0.8        2       None

&&

$$

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 Jun 3, 7:10 PM EDT, 1 hour 11 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jun 3, 7:10 PM EDT, 1 hour 11 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
710 PM EDT Sat Jun 3 2023

.SYNOPSIS...
A dry cold front will move through tonight into early Sunday,
bringing cooler temperatures and drier weather for early next
week. A brief warmup on Tuesday and Wednesday will precede
another slow-moving cold front which will bring our next chance
for rain during the midweek period. A slight cooldown arrives
behind this cold front for late in the week.

&&

.UPDATE...
Only minor adjustments needed for the evening update. Backdoor
cold front will still arrive overnight, increasing wind speeds
and spreading clouds over the region.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH SUNDAY/...
Summer-like feel has returned at least temporarily across the
area with partly to mostly sunny skies and highs well in to the
80s. A backdoor cold front will move across between 03-06 UTC
tonight with a decent wind shift and really no pops to speak of.
The winds will have more impacts on the coastal waters (small
craft advisory) and coastal flooding (coastal flood advisories).
Lows tonight will be on the lower 60s or so and highs Sunday
struggling to make it into the upper 70s.

&&

.SHORT TERM /SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT/...
Main story in this period will be unseasonably cool and dry
conditions filtering down from the north behind the backdoor
cold front with high pressure to our west and a fairly strong
surface low off the New England coast bringing pwats down to
around 0.75", which is 1-2 standard deviations below normal.
This dry air will bring clearing skies on Sunday night with lows
falling into the low-mid 50s. This will lead in to a beautiful,
mostly sunny, and mild Monday with winds abating as the tighter
pressure gradient seen on Sunday relaxes. Dewpoints in the low-
mid 50s on Monday will feel much drier than usual for early
June, which is a great reason to get outdoors. A closed upper
low meandering near the New England coast looks to have a
shortwave rotate around its backside on Monday and Monday night.
This will send a second cold front towards our area as another
push of cool/dry air occurs. As weak high pressure moves
offshore late Monday, winds swing back around to southerly on
Monday night with dewpoints creeping back up.

&&

.LONG TERM /TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
With the aforementioned shortwave pivoting around the closed low
east of New England, the initial push of cool air will slow
down, as will the cold front. This should keep it near or north
of our area at the start of the period. A generally south to
southwesterly flow ahead of the front should help dewpoints
recover back into the low to perhaps mid-60s on Tuesday. Warm
advection ahead of the front will also help boost high temps
back to near normal on Tuesday into the mid- upper 80s.

As another shortwave rotates around the closed low on
Tuesday night into Wednesday, the cold front should receive
another push and slide into our area. Given weak forcing and
weak surface convergence this far south, only a few isolated
showers and perhaps a brief pulse thunderstorm are possible
Tuesday afternoon and evening. Winds will turn westerly to
northwesterly as the front moves into our CWA on Wednesday, but
it will stall as support from the shortwave lifts away. Somewhat
drier dewpoints filter in behind the front, falling mainly into
the mid-upper 50s away from the coast. This will keep shower
chances confined to the southern and eastern zones. Temps will
not change much given a lack of defined cold advection, with
highs in the mid-upper 80s and lows in the low-mid 60s for
Tuesday night through Wednesday.

Yet another shortwave is expected to pivot around the closed
upper low for Wednesday night through Thursday, which should
finally shove the cold front south of our area by early Friday.
This will increase chances for showers and isolated storms
on Thursday as somewhat better forcing should reach down into
our area. Differences in the guidance regarding timing and
magnitude of this wave preclude any greater than 30% PoPs on
Thursday at this time, but these may increase in future
forecasts. On Friday, forcing associated with the shortwave
should push southward, lowering rain chances for Friday.

&&

.AVIATION /00Z SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
Cold front moves across the area from the north tonight with an
increase in low level moisture behind the front. Northeast
winds will also develop behind the boundary with speeds
increasing and gusts to 20 kt possible after midnight continuing
through Sun afternoon. Breezy northeast winds will keep fog
from developing, but the increased low level moisture post front
will lead to development of a stratus deck. Ceilings should
remain above 1k ft, but could dip under 2k ft, especially along
the coast. Ceilings will rise out of the MVFR category a few
hours after sunrise.

Extended Outlook...Mainly VFR conditions are expected later
Sunday into early next week.

&&

.MARINE...
Through Sunday... A modest northeasterly flow continues across
the waters this afternoon although closer to the coast where a
decent sea breeze has developed winds probably have more of an
easterly component. Speeds remain modest in a range of 10-15
knots. Changes are in order tonight as a back door cold front
moves across. Strong northeast winds will develop in a range of
20-25 knots and continue through Sunday. Significant seas will
follow a similar trend with 2- 3 feet currently increasing to
4-7 feet Sunday.

Sunday night through Thursday...
High pressure will move overhead on Sunday night, with SCA-level
winds and seas gradually decreasing through the night and
falling further on Monday as the high remains in place. Winds
swing around to southeasterly by late Monday and veer further to
southwesterly on Monday night as return flow sets up behind the
departing high. Seas will finally settle into the 2-3 ft range
on Monday night with an easterly 8 sec swell. A cold front
approaches from the north on Tuesday, but should remain north of
the waters, maintaining southwesterly flow which increases to
15-20 kts by late Tuesday while seas creep back into the 3-4 ft
range at 8 sec. The front will waver a bit, causing winds to
weaken and vary between westerly and southerly on Wednesday
before becoming more distinctly northerly on Thursday. Seas drop
back into the 2-3 ft range on Wednesday with a
south-southwesterly wind wave at 6 sec dominating into Thursday
before winds shift to northerly behind the front.

&&

.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
Astronomical tides continue to grow as the full moon occurs tonight.
In addition, larger than normal tide departures continue this
evening as a strong inland wedge of high pressure creates a N to
NE fetch all the way from New England, the resulting surge
combining with the large astronomical tides. Could see Moderate
Flood and thus Watches/Warnings especially after seeing how
tonight and Saturday's tides end up verifying.

&&

.ILM WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
SC...Coastal Flood Advisory until 11 PM EDT this evening for SCZ054-
     056.
NC...Coastal Flood Advisory until 11 PM EDT this evening for NCZ106-
     108-110.
     Coastal Flood Advisory until 2 AM EDT Sunday for NCZ107.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory from 11 PM this evening to 6 AM EDT
     Monday for AMZ250-252-254-256.

&&

SYNOPSIS...ILM
UPDATE...III
NEAR TERM...SHK
SHORT TERM...ABW
LONG TERM...ABW
AVIATION...III
MARINE...SHK/ABW
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...ILM
Hazardous weather outlook, Jun 3, 1:52 PM EDT, 6 hours 29 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
152 PM EDT Sat Jun 3 2023

AMZ250-252-254-256-041800-
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-
152 PM EDT Sat Jun 3 2023

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
EDT MONDAY...

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...Sunday through Friday.

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

   Small Craft Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ106-108-110-SCZ054-056-041800-
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-Coastal Horry-
Coastal Georgetown-
152 PM EDT Sat Jun 3 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TO 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

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

Coastal flooding is possible with each evening's high tide through
Monday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ107-041800-
Inland New Hanover-
152 PM EDT Sat Jun 3 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM
EDT SUNDAY...

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...Sunday through Friday.

Coastal flooding is likely along the Lower Cape Fear River including
Downtown Wilmington with each high tide through Sunday or Monday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ087-096-099-105-109-SCZ017-023-024-032-033-039-055-058-059-041800-
Robeson-Bladen-Columbus-Inland Pender-Inland Brunswick-Marlboro-
Darlington-Dillon-Florence-Marion-Williamsburg-Inland Georgetown-
Central Horry-Northern Horry-
152 PM EDT Sat Jun 3 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...Sunday through Friday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 4, 3:14 PM EDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryILMGeorgetown, Horry10 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.