Alert archive / North Carolina / Rip Current Statements in 2023
Rip Current Statement 19, NWS Wilmington, NC
NWS Wilmington, NC issued this rip current statement at Sep 1, 2023, 3:32 PM EDT for New Hanover County, Pender County, North Carolina. It took effect at Sep 1, 2023, 4:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 4 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Sep 1, 2023, 3:32 PM EDT (19:32 UTC)
- In effect from
- Sep 1, 2023, 4:00 PM EDT
- Expired
- Sep 1, 2023, 7:33 PM EDT
- In force
- 4 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 19:35 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Newport, NC (KMHX), launched 12:00Z, 7.5 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
- 919 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 14 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -50 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- -13 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
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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
&&
$$1 follow-up statement
033
WHUS42 KILM 012333
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
733 PM EDT Fri Sep 1 2023
SCZ056-020400-
/O.CAN.KILM.BH.S.0034.000000T0000Z-230902T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0087.000000T0000Z-230902T0400Z/
Coastal Georgetown-
733 PM EDT Fri Sep 1 2023
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED...
* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Georgetown County.
* WHEN...Until 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.
* 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
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-020400-
/O.CAN.KILM.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-230902T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0087.000000T0000Z-230902T0400Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
733 PM EDT Fri Sep 1 2023
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal
Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal
flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or
impacts.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
01/09 PM 6.8 2.3 1.4 3 Minor
02/10 AM 6.4 1.9 1.1 3 Minor
02/10 PM 6.1 1.6 1.0 3 Minor
03/11 AM 6.3 1.8 1.0 3 Minor
03/11 PM 5.7 1.2 0.9 3 None
04/12 PM 6.0 1.5 0.8 2 Minor
&&
$$
NCZ107-020600-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0087.230902T0100Z-230902T0600Z/
Inland New Hanover-
733 PM EDT Fri Sep 1 2023
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 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...Until 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
04/02 PM 6.0 1.3 1.0 N/A Minor
&&
$$
NCZ110-SCZ054-020400-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0087.000000T0000Z-230902T0400Z/
Coastal Brunswick-Coastal Horry-
733 PM EDT Fri Sep 1 2023
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Brunswick County. In South
Carolina, Coastal Horry County.
* WHEN...Until 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, 4:18 AM EDT | Rip Current Statement | ILM | New Hanover, Pender | 11 hr |
| Sep 1, 3:32 PM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | ILM | Brunswick, New Hanover, Pender | 10 hr |
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