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Rip Current Statement 18, NWS Wilmington, NC
NWS Wilmington, NC issued this rip current statement at Sep 1, 2023, 4:18 AM EDT for New Hanover County, Pender County, North Carolina. It took effect at Sep 1, 2023, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 10 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Sep 1, 2023, 4:18 AM EDT (08:18 UTC)
- In effect from
- Sep 1, 2023, 6:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Sep 1, 2023, 3:32 PM EDT
- In force
- 10 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Wilmington, NC
Counties New Hanover County, NC, Pender County, NC
The radar
The Wilmington radar (KLTX), 65 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:19 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The nearest sounding before it
Newport, NC (KMHX), launched 00:00Z, 8.3 hours before the alert went out and 103 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 905 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 15 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 73 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 76 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
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WHUS42 KILM 010818
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
418 AM EDT Fri Sep 1 2023
NCZ106-108-012000-
/O.CAN.KILM.BH.S.0033.230901T1000Z-230902T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0018.230901T1000Z-230902T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0086.230901T1100Z-230901T1500Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
418 AM EDT Fri Sep 1 2023
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
expected. 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, through this evening.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 11 AM EDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal
Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal
flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or
impacts. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
01/09 AM 6.2 1.7 1.0 3 Minor
01/09 PM 6.6 2.1 1.2 4 Minor
02/10 AM 6.0 1.5 0.7 3 Minor
02/10 PM 6.1 1.6 1.0 3 Minor
03/11 AM 5.9 1.4 0.6 3 None
03/11 PM 5.4 0.9 0.6 3 None
&&
$$
SCZ056-012000-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0086.230901T1100Z-230901T1500Z/
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0033.230901T1000Z-230902T0000Z/
Coastal Georgetown-
418 AM EDT Fri Sep 1 2023
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, Strong north to south
longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip
currents expected. 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 Georgetown County.
* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 11 AM EDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Vulnerable causeways to and from local beaches may
experience minor coastal flooding. Low-lying roads and
locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal
creeks may 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
01/09 AM 7.4 1.8 1.1 2-3 Minor
01/09 PM 7.7 2.1 1.1 2-3 Minor
02/10 AM 7.2 1.6 0.8 2-3 Minor
02/10 PM 7.3 1.7 1.1 2 Minor
03/11 AM 7.1 1.5 0.8 2 Minor
03/11 PM 6.7 1.1 1.0 2 None
&&
$$
NCZ107-011700-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0086.230901T1400Z-230901T1700Z/
Inland New Hanover-
418 AM EDT Fri Sep 1 2023
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS
MORNING TO 1 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* 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 10 AM this morning to 1 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina
Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one half foot in
depth. In downtown Wilmington, a block of Water Street
observes minor flooding up to one quarter foot in depth.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.8 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
01/11 AM 5.8 1.1 0.8 N/A Minor
02/12 AM 6.2 1.5 1.0 N/A Minor
02/12 PM 5.8 1.1 0.7 N/A Minor
03/01 AM 5.9 1.2 1.0 N/A Minor
03/01 PM 5.7 1.0 0.7 N/A Minor
04/01 AM 5.6 0.9 0.9 N/A Minor
&&
$$
NCZ110-011500-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0086.230901T1100Z-230901T1500Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
418 AM EDT Fri Sep 1 2023
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal
Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal
flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or
impacts.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
01/09 AM 6.2 1.7 1.0 3 Minor
01/09 PM 6.6 2.1 1.2 4 Minor
02/10 AM 6.0 1.5 0.7 3 Minor
02/10 PM 6.1 1.6 1.0 3 Minor
03/11 AM 5.9 1.4 0.6 3 None
03/11 PM 5.4 0.9 0.6 3 None
&&
$$
SCZ054-011500-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0086.230901T1100Z-230901T1500Z/
Coastal Horry-
418 AM EDT Fri Sep 1 2023
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Horry County.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Vulnerable causeways to and from local beaches may
experience minor coastal flooding. Low-lying roads and
locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal
creeks may 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
01/09 AM 7.4 1.8 1.1 2-3 Minor
01/09 PM 7.7 2.1 1.1 2-3 Minor
02/10 AM 7.2 1.6 0.8 2-3 Minor
02/10 PM 7.3 1.7 1.1 2 Minor
03/11 AM 7.1 1.5 0.8 2 Minor
03/11 PM 6.7 1.1 1.0 2 None
&&
$$
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WHUS42 KILM 011533
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1133 AM EDT Fri Sep 1 2023
NCZ107-011700-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-230901T1700Z/
Inland New Hanover-
1133 AM EDT Fri Sep 1 2023
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in
low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina
Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one half foot in
depth. In downtown Wilmington, a block of Water Street
observes minor flooding up to one quarter foot in depth.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.8 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
01/11 AM 5.8 1.1 0.8 N/A Minor
02/12 AM 6.2 1.5 1.0 N/A Minor
02/12 PM 5.8 1.1 0.7 N/A Minor
03/01 AM 5.9 1.2 1.0 N/A Minor
03/01 PM 5.7 1.0 0.7 N/A Minor
04/01 AM 5.6 0.9 0.9 N/A Minor
&&
$$
SCZ056-012345-
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0033.000000T0000Z-230902T0000Z/
Coastal Georgetown-
1133 AM EDT Fri Sep 1 2023
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. There is also a
Moderate Risk of rip currents expected. 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 Georgetown 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.
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-012345-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-230902T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
1133 AM EDT Fri Sep 1 2023
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$676 WHUS42 KILM 011659 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 1259 PM EDT Fri Sep 1 2023 NCZ107-011800- /O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-230901T1700Z/ Inland New Hanover- 1259 PM EDT Fri Sep 1 2023 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... $$ SCZ056-020000- /O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0033.000000T0000Z-230902T0000Z/ Coastal Georgetown- 1259 PM EDT Fri Sep 1 2023 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Coastal Georgetown County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into. && $$ NCZ106-108-020000- /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-230902T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover- 1259 PM EDT Fri Sep 1 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
396
WHUS42 KILM 011932
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
332 PM EDT Fri Sep 1 2023
SCZ056-020000-
/O.CAN.KILM.BH.S.0033.000000T0000Z-230902T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0087.230901T2300Z-230902T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0034.230901T2000Z-230902T0000Z/
Coastal Georgetown-
332 PM EDT Fri Sep 1 2023
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. There is also a
Moderate Risk of rip currents expected. 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 Georgetown County.
* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this
evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 PM this
evening to midnight EDT tonight.
* 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. Some roads may
become impassable. 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
01/09 PM 8.1 2.5 1.5 2 Minor
02/10 AM 7.8 2.2 1.4 2 Minor
02/10 PM 7.5 1.9 1.3 2 Minor
03/11 AM 7.5 1.9 1.2 2 Minor
03/11 PM 6.9 1.3 1.2 2 None
04/12 PM 7.4 1.8 1.2 2 Minor
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-020000-
/O.CAN.KILM.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-230902T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0087.230901T2300Z-230902T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0019.230901T2000Z-230902T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
332 PM EDT Fri Sep 1 2023
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
expected. 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 High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this
evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 PM this
evening to midnight EDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal
Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal
flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or
impacts. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
01/09 PM 6.8 2.3 1.4 3 Minor
02/10 AM 6.4 1.9 1.1 3 Minor
02/10 PM 6.1 1.6 1.0 3 Minor
03/11 AM 6.3 1.8 1.0 3 Minor
03/11 PM 5.7 1.2 0.9 3 None
04/12 PM 6.0 1.5 0.8 2 Minor
&&
$$
NCZ107-020000-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0087.230902T0100Z-230902T0600Z/
Inland New Hanover-
332 PM EDT Fri Sep 1 2023
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
2 AM EDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina
Road may become impassable. In downtown Wilmington, flooding
expands on Water Street from Orange Street to Red Cross
Street. The lowest portions of Water Street between Princess
and Orange Streets may become impassable. Flooding worsens on
the lowest spots of River Road and adjacent residential roads,
south of River Road Park. Route 133 at Little Mallory Creek
may be flooded. Highway 421 Truck near Carolina Beach Road
begins to flood. Check with local officials for any road
closures or impacts.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.8 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
02/12 AM 6.6 1.9 1.4 N/A Minor
02/12 PM 6.3 1.6 1.2 N/A Minor
03/01 AM 6.1 1.4 1.2 N/A Minor
03/01 PM 6.2 1.5 1.2 N/A Minor
04/01 AM 5.7 1.0 1.0 N/A Minor
&&
$$
NCZ110-SCZ054-020000-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0087.230901T2300Z-230902T0400Z/
Coastal Brunswick-Coastal Horry-
332 PM EDT Fri Sep 1 2023
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Brunswick County. In South
Carolina, Coastal Horry County.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to midnight EDT tonight.
* 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. 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. Some roads may
become impassable. 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
01/09 PM 8.1 2.5 1.5 2 Minor
02/10 AM 7.8 2.2 1.4 2 Minor
02/10 PM 7.5 1.9 1.3 2 Minor
03/11 AM 7.5 1.9 1.2 2 Minor
03/11 PM 6.9 1.3 1.2 2 None
04/12 PM 7.4 1.8 1.2 2 Minor
Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
01/09 PM 6.8 2.3 1.4 3 Minor
02/10 AM 6.4 1.9 1.1 3 Minor
02/10 PM 6.1 1.6 1.0 3 Minor
03/11 AM 6.3 1.8 1.0 3 Minor
03/11 PM 5.7 1.2 0.9 3 None
04/12 PM 6.0 1.5 0.8 2 Minor
&&
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Wilmington, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 8:14 PM EDT | Beach Hazards Statement | ILM | New Hanover, Pender | 19 hr |
| Sep 1, 1:46 AM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | ILM | Brunswick, New Hanover, Pender | 11 hr |
| Sep 1, 3:32 PM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | ILM | Brunswick, New Hanover, Pender | 10 hr |
| Sep 1, 3:32 PM EDT | Rip Current Statement | ILM | New Hanover, Pender | 4 hr |
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Rip Current Statements in North Carolina, 2023Every rip current 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.