Rip Current Statement 10, NWS Wilmington, NC

Issued

Jun 22, 2023, 7:58 PM EDT (23:58 UTC)

In effect from

Jun 23, 2023, 6:00 AM EDT

Expired

Jun 23, 2023, 8:00 PM EDT

In force

14 hr

Issued by

NWS Wilmington, NC

Counties Brunswick County, NC, New Hanover County, NC, Pender County, NC

The Wilmington radar (KLTX), 49 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:02 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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786 
WHUS42 KILM 222358
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
758 PM EDT Thu Jun 22 2023

SCZ054-056-230700-
/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-230623T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0023.230623T1000Z-230624T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
758 PM EDT Thu Jun 22 2023

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

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

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

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

&&

$$

NCZ106-108-110-230700-
/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-230623T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0010.230623T1000Z-230624T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-
758 PM EDT Thu Jun 22 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Friday through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

NCZ107-230700-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0054.230623T0400Z-230623T0700Z/
Inland New Hanover-
758 PM EDT Thu Jun 22 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 3 AM EDT FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 3 AM EDT Friday.

* 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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 23/01 AM     5.7        1.0        1.5       N/A     Minor    
 23/02 PM     4.9        0.2        1.4       N/A      None    
 24/02 AM     5.3        0.6        1.2       N/A      None    
 24/03 PM     4.6       -0.1        1.0       N/A      None    
 25/03 AM     5.1        0.4        1.1       N/A      None    
 25/04 PM     4.7        0.0        1.0       N/A      None

&&

$$

474 
WHUS42 KILM 230641
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
241 AM EDT Fri Jun 23 2023

NCZ107-230745-
/O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0054.000000T0000Z-230623T0700Z/
Inland New Hanover-
241 AM EDT Fri Jun 23 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...


$$

SCZ054-056-240000-
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0023.230623T1000Z-230624T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
241 AM EDT Fri Jun 23 2023

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

* WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current. 

  There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected.

* WHERE...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.

&&

$$

NCZ106-108-110-240000-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0010.230623T1000Z-230624T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-
241 AM EDT Fri Jun 23 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

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

&&

$$

9

344 
WHUS42 KILM 232355
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
755 PM EDT Fri Jun 23 2023

SCZ054-240800-
/O.EXP.KILM.BH.S.0023.000000T0000Z-230624T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0011.230624T1000Z-230625T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-
755 PM EDT Fri Jun 23 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Northern Coastal Horry County, including North Myrtle
  Beach.

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

&&

$$

NCZ110-240800-
/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-230624T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0011.230624T1000Z-230625T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
755 PM EDT Fri Jun 23 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.

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

&&

$$

SCZ056-240100-
/O.EXP.KILM.BH.S.0023.000000T0000Z-230624T0000Z/
Coastal Georgetown-
755 PM EDT Fri Jun 23 2023

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

$$

NCZ106-108-240100-
/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-230624T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
755 PM EDT Fri Jun 23 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

$$

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