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Rip Current Statement 18, NWS Wilmington, NC

September 1, 2023New Hanover County, Pender County, North Carolina

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.

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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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Newport, NC at 00:00Z on 2023-09-01Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Newport, NC at 00:00Z on 2023-09-01The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 73 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
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0 J/kg
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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
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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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3 follow-up statements
261 
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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 31, 8:14 PM EDTBeach Hazards StatementILMNew Hanover, Pender19 hr
Sep 1, 1:46 AM EDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryILMBrunswick, New Hanover, Pender11 hr
Sep 1, 3:32 PM EDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryILMBrunswick, New Hanover, Pender10 hr
Sep 1, 3:32 PM EDTRip Current StatementILMNew Hanover, Pender4 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.