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Rip Current Statement 20, NWS Wilmington, NC
NWS Wilmington, NC issued this rip current statement at Sep 2, 2023, 4:43 AM EDT for New Hanover County, Pender County, North Carolina. It took effect at Sep 2, 2023, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 14 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Sep 2, 2023, 4:43 AM EDT (08:43 UTC)
- In effect from
- Sep 2, 2023, 6:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Sep 2, 2023, 7:40 PM EDT
- In force
- 14 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 08:42 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The nearest sounding before it
Newport, NC (KMHX), launched 00:00Z, 8.7 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
- 1344 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 11 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -36 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- -41 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
139
WHUS42 KILM 020843
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
443 AM EDT Sat Sep 2 2023
NCZ106-108-021645-
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0020.230902T1000Z-230903T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0088.230902T1300Z-230902T1600Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
443 AM EDT Sat Sep 2 2023
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS
MORNING TO NOON EDT TODAY...
* 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, from 9 AM this morning to noon
EDT today.
* 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
02/10 AM 6.3 1.8 1.0 3 Minor
02/10 PM 6.0 1.5 0.9 3 Minor
03/11 AM 6.1 1.6 0.8 3 Minor
03/11 PM 5.4 0.9 0.6 3 None
04/12 PM 5.8 1.3 0.6 2 None
05/12 AM 4.9 0.4 0.5 2-3 None
&&
$$
NCZ107-021645-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0088.230902T1400Z-230902T2000Z/
Inland New Hanover-
443 AM EDT Sat Sep 2 2023
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS
MORNING TO 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 4 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...The lowest portions of Battleship Road and USS North
Carolina Road observe minor coastal flooding of about one foot
in depth. In downtown Wilmington, several blocks of Water
Street observe shallow flooding from one half to one foot in
depth. The low-lying areas along River Road and adjacent
residential roads, south of River Road Park, will begin to
flood. Route 133 at Little Mallory Creek may begin to flood.
Check with local officials for any road closures or impacts.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.8 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
02/12 PM 6.3 1.6 1.2 N/A Minor
03/01 AM 6.1 1.4 1.2 N/A Minor
03/01 PM 6.1 1.4 1.1 N/A Minor
04/01 AM 5.7 1.0 1.0 N/A Minor
04/02 PM 6.0 1.3 1.0 N/A Minor
05/02 AM 5.4 0.7 0.9 N/A None
&&
$$
NCZ110-021600-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0088.230902T1300Z-230902T1600Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
443 AM EDT Sat Sep 2 2023
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS
MORNING TO NOON EDT TODAY...
* 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...From 9 AM this morning to noon EDT today.
* 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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
02/10 AM 6.3 1.8 1.0 3 Minor
02/10 PM 6.0 1.5 0.9 3 Minor
03/11 AM 6.1 1.6 0.8 3 Minor
03/11 PM 5.4 0.9 0.6 3 None
04/12 PM 5.8 1.3 0.6 2 None
05/12 AM 4.9 0.4 0.5 2-3 None
&&
$$
SCZ054-056-021600-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0088.230902T1300Z-230902T1600Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
443 AM EDT Sat Sep 2 2023
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS
MORNING TO NOON EDT TODAY...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to noon EDT today.
* IMPACTS...Vulnerable causeways to and from local beaches may
experience minor coastal flooding. Low-lying roads and
locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal
creeks may observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local
officials for the latest information regarding coastal flood
impacts and closures.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Springmaid Pier at Myrtle Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 8.5 ft, Major 10.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 2.9 ft, Major 4.9 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
02/10 AM 7.2 1.6 0.8 2 Minor
02/10 PM 7.0 1.4 0.8 2 Minor
03/11 AM 7.1 1.5 0.8 2 Minor
03/11 PM 6.4 0.8 0.7 2 None
04/12 PM 6.9 1.3 0.7 2 None
05/12 AM 5.8 0.2 0.5 2 None
&&
$$
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WHUS42 KILM 021634
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1234 PM EDT Sat Sep 2 2023
NCZ107-022000-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-230902T2000Z/
Inland New Hanover-
1234 PM EDT Sat Sep 2 2023
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
* 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 4 PM EDT this afternoon.
* 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.
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 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 6.1 1.4 1.1 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
05/02 AM 5.4 0.7 0.9 N/A None
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-030000-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-230903T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
1234 PM EDT Sat Sep 2 2023
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$590 WHUS42 KILM 021811 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 211 PM EDT Sat Sep 2 2023 NCZ107-021915- /O.CAN.KILM.CF.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-230902T2000Z/ Inland New Hanover- 211 PM EDT Sat Sep 2 2023 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... $$ NCZ106-108-030000- /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-230903T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover- 211 PM EDT Sat Sep 2 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
778
WHUS42 KILM 021913
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
313 PM EDT Sat Sep 2 2023
NCZ106-108-030315-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0089.230903T0100Z-230903T0400Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-230903T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
313 PM EDT Sat Sep 2 2023
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
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, until 8 PM EDT this
evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 9 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
02/10 PM 6.2 1.7 1.1 3 Minor
03/11 AM 6.3 1.8 1.0 2 Minor
03/11 PM 5.7 1.2 0.9 2 None
04/12 PM 6.0 1.5 0.8 2 Minor
05/12 AM 5.2 0.7 0.8 2 None
05/12 PM 5.6 1.1 0.6 2 None
&&
$$
NCZ107-030315-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0089.230903T0300Z-230903T0700Z/
Inland New Hanover-
313 PM EDT Sat Sep 2 2023
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
3 AM EDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 3 AM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina
Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one foot in depth.
In downtown Wilmington, sections of Water Street observe minor
flooding up to one half foot in depth. Check with local
officials for any road closures or impacts.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.8 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
03/01 AM 6.1 1.4 1.2 N/A Minor
03/01 PM 6.1 1.4 1.1 N/A Minor
04/01 AM 5.7 1.0 1.0 N/A Minor
04/02 PM 5.9 1.2 0.9 N/A Minor
05/02 AM 5.3 0.6 0.8 N/A None
&&
$$
NCZ110-030315-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0089.230903T0100Z-230903T0400Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
313 PM EDT Sat Sep 2 2023
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
* 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...From 9 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.
* 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
02/10 PM 6.2 1.7 1.1 3 Minor
03/11 AM 6.3 1.8 1.0 2 Minor
03/11 PM 5.7 1.2 0.9 2 None
04/12 PM 6.0 1.5 0.8 2 Minor
05/12 AM 5.2 0.7 0.8 2 None
05/12 PM 5.6 1.1 0.6 2 None
&&
$$
SCZ054-056-030315-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0089.230903T0100Z-230903T0400Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
313 PM EDT Sat Sep 2 2023
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to midnight EDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Vulnerable causeways to and from local beaches may
experience minor coastal flooding. Low-lying roads and
locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal
creeks may observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local
officials for the latest information regarding coastal flood
impacts and closures.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Springmaid Pier at Myrtle Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 8.5 ft, Major 10.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 2.9 ft, Major 4.9 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
02/10 PM 7.2 1.6 1.0 2 Minor
03/11 AM 7.3 1.7 1.0 2 Minor
03/11 PM 6.6 1.0 0.9 2 None
04/12 PM 7.1 1.5 0.9 2 Minor
05/12 AM 6.1 0.5 0.8 2 None
05/01 PM 6.5 0.9 0.6 2 None
&&
$$712
WHUS42 KILM 022340
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
740 PM EDT Sat Sep 2 2023
NCZ106-108-030400-
/O.CAN.KILM.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-230903T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0089.230903T0100Z-230903T0400Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
740 PM EDT Sat Sep 2 2023
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED...
* WHAT...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...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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
02/10 PM 6.2 1.7 1.1 3 Minor
03/11 AM 6.3 1.8 1.0 2 Minor
03/11 PM 5.7 1.2 0.9 2 None
04/12 PM 6.0 1.5 0.8 2 Minor
05/12 AM 5.2 0.7 0.8 2 None
05/12 PM 5.6 1.1 0.6 2 None
&&
$$
NCZ107-030700-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0089.230903T0300Z-230903T0700Z/
Inland New Hanover-
740 PM EDT Sat Sep 2 2023
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS
EVENING TO 3 AM EDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 3 AM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina
Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one foot in depth.
In downtown Wilmington, sections of Water Street observe minor
flooding up to one half foot in depth. Check with local
officials for any road closures or impacts.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.8 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
03/01 AM 6.1 1.4 1.2 N/A Minor
03/01 PM 6.1 1.4 1.1 N/A Minor
04/01 AM 5.7 1.0 1.0 N/A Minor
04/02 PM 5.9 1.2 0.9 N/A Minor
05/02 AM 5.3 0.6 0.8 N/A None
05/03 PM 5.7 1.0 0.8 N/A Minor
&&
$$
NCZ110-030400-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0089.230903T0100Z-230903T0400Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
740 PM EDT Sat Sep 2 2023
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
* 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 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
02/10 PM 6.2 1.7 1.1 3 Minor
03/11 AM 6.3 1.8 1.0 2 Minor
03/11 PM 5.7 1.2 0.9 2 None
04/12 PM 6.0 1.5 0.8 2 Minor
05/12 AM 5.2 0.7 0.8 2 None
05/12 PM 5.6 1.1 0.6 2 None
&&
$$
SCZ054-056-030400-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0089.230903T0100Z-230903T0400Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
740 PM EDT Sat Sep 2 2023
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Vulnerable causeways to and from local beaches may
experience minor coastal flooding. Low-lying roads and
locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal
creeks may observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local
officials for the latest information regarding coastal flood
impacts and closures.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Springmaid Pier at Myrtle Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 8.5 ft, Major 10.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 2.9 ft, Major 4.9 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
02/10 PM 7.2 1.6 1.0 2 Minor
03/11 AM 7.3 1.7 1.0 2 Minor
03/11 PM 6.6 1.0 0.9 2 None
04/12 PM 7.1 1.5 0.9 2 Minor
05/12 AM 6.1 0.5 0.8 2 None
05/01 PM 6.5 0.9 0.6 2 None
&&
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Wilmington, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 3:26 AM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | ILM | Brunswick, New Hanover, Pender | 11 hr |
| Sep 2, 3:13 PM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | ILM | Brunswick, New Hanover, Pender | 12 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.