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Rip Current Statement 24, NWS Wilmington, NC

September 13, 2023Brunswick County, New Hanover County, Pender County, North Carolina; Georgetown County, Horry County, South Carolina

NWS Wilmington, NC issued this rip current statement at Sep 13, 2023, 7:54 PM EDT for Brunswick County, New Hanover County, Pender County, North Carolina; Georgetown County, Horry County, South Carolina. It took effect at Sep 14, 2023, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 38 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 13, 2023, 7:54 PM EDT (23:54 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 14, 2023, 6:00 AM EDT
Expired
Sep 15, 2023, 8:00 PM EDT
In force
38 hr
Issued by
NWS Wilmington, NC

Counties Brunswick County, NC, New Hanover County, NC, Pender County, NC, Georgetown County, SC, Horry County, SC

The radar

The Wilmington radar (KLTX), 3 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:54 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Newport, NC (KMHX), launched 12:00Z, 11.9 hours before the alert went out and 168 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 12:00Z on 2023-09-13Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1465 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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 12:00Z on 2023-09-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 35 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
1465 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-16 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
819 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
21 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
35 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
38 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
1.2

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The text

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949 
WHUS42 KILM 132354
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
754 PM EDT Wed Sep 13 2023

NCZ106-108-141200-
/O.CAN.KILM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-230914T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0024.230914T1000Z-230915T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230916T1200Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
754 PM EDT Wed Sep 13 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THURSDAY THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 
  to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Saturday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT Thursday through 
  Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$

SCZ054-141200-
/O.CAN.KILM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-230914T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0024.230914T1000Z-230915T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0008.230914T1600Z-230916T0600Z/
Coastal Horry-
754 PM EDT Wed Sep 13 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THURSDAY THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY TO
2 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents 
  expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 
  4 to 7 feet expected in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Coastal Horry County.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT Thursday 
  through Thursday evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 
  noon Thursday to 2 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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

&&

$$

SCZ056-141200-
/O.CAN.KILM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-230914T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0024.230914T1000Z-230915T0000Z/
Coastal Georgetown-
754 PM EDT Wed Sep 13 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THURSDAY THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Georgetown County.

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

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NCZ110-141200-
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0024.230914T1000Z-230915T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
754 PM EDT Wed Sep 13 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THURSDAY THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.

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

&&

$$

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7 follow-up statements
911 
WHUS42 KILM 140714
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
314 AM EDT Thu Sep 14 2023

SCZ056-141930-
/O.EXB.KILM.SU.Y.0007.230914T0800Z-230916T0600Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0024.230914T1000Z-230915T0000Z/
Coastal Georgetown-
314 AM EDT Thu Sep 14 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 
  to 7 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Georgetown County.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Saturday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$

NCZ106-108-141930-
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230916T1200Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0024.230914T1000Z-230915T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
314 AM EDT Thu Sep 14 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 
  to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Saturday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$

SCZ054-141930-
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0008.230914T1600Z-230916T0600Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0024.230914T1000Z-230915T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-
314 AM EDT Thu Sep 14 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 2 AM
EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents 
  expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 
  5 to 8 feet expected in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Coastal Horry County.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, from noon today to 2 AM EDT 
  Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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

&&

$$

NCZ110-141930-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0024.230914T1000Z-230915T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
314 AM EDT Thu Sep 14 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
dch
353 
WHUS42 KILM 141419
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1019 AM EDT Thu Sep 14 2023

SCZ054-150000-
/O.EXT.KILM.SU.Y.0008.230914T1419Z-230916T0600Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-230915T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-
1019 AM EDT Thu Sep 14 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to
  8 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Horry County.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Saturday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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

&&

$$

SCZ056-150000-
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230916T0600Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-230915T0000Z/
Coastal Georgetown-
1019 AM EDT Thu Sep 14 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to 
  6 to 7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Georgetown County.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Saturday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$

NCZ106-108-150000-
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230916T1200Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-230915T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
1019 AM EDT Thu Sep 14 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 
  to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Saturday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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

&&

$$

NCZ110-150000-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-230915T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
1019 AM EDT Thu Sep 14 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.

* 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.

&&

$$
001 
WHUS42 KILM 142354
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
754 PM EDT Thu Sep 14 2023

NCZ110-150100-
/O.CAN.KILM.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-230915T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
754 PM EDT Thu Sep 14 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED...

There will be a moderate risk of rip currents on Friday for the
Brunswick county beaches.

$$

NCZ106-108-150800-
/O.EXT.KILM.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-230916T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230916T1200Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
754 PM EDT Thu Sep 14 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet
  in the surf zone.

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

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday evening. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$

SCZ054-150800-
/O.EXT.KILM.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-230916T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-230916T0600Z/
Coastal Horry-
754 PM EDT Thu Sep 14 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 to 7 feet
  in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Coastal Horry County.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday evening. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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

&&

$$

SCZ056-150800-
/O.EXT.KILM.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-230916T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230916T0600Z/
Coastal Georgetown-
754 PM EDT Thu Sep 14 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 7 
  feet in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Coastal Georgetown County.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday evening. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$

ABW
759 
WHUS42 KILM 150818
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
418 AM EDT Fri Sep 15 2023

NCZ106-108-160000-
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230916T1200Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-230916T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
418 AM EDT Fri Sep 15 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to
  8 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Saturday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$

SCZ054-160000-
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-230916T0600Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-230916T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-
418 AM EDT Fri Sep 15 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 
  to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Horry County.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Saturday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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

&&

$$

SCZ056-160000-
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230916T0600Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-230916T0000Z/
Coastal Georgetown-
418 AM EDT Fri Sep 15 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 
  to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Georgetown County.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Saturday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$
812 
WHUS42 KILM 151457
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1057 AM EDT Fri Sep 15 2023

NCZ106-108-160000-
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230916T1200Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-230916T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
1057 AM EDT Fri Sep 15 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 
  to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Saturday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$

SCZ054-160000-
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-230916T0600Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-230916T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-
1057 AM EDT Fri Sep 15 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 
  to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Horry County.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Saturday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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

&&

$$

SCZ056-160000-
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230916T0600Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-230916T0000Z/
Coastal Georgetown-
1057 AM EDT Fri Sep 15 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 
  to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Georgetown County.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Saturday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$
726 
WHUS42 KILM 151934
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
334 PM EDT Fri Sep 15 2023

NCZ106-108-160000-
/O.CAN.KILM.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230916T1200Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-230916T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
334 PM EDT Fri Sep 15 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* 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.

&&

$$

SCZ054-160000-
/O.CAN.KILM.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-230916T0600Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-230916T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-
334 PM EDT Fri Sep 15 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Horry County.

* 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.

&&

$$

SCZ056-160000-
/O.CAN.KILM.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230916T0600Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-230916T0000Z/
Coastal Georgetown-
334 PM EDT Fri Sep 15 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Georgetown County.

* 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.

&&

$$
776 
WHUS42 KILM 160010
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
810 PM EDT Fri Sep 15 2023

NCZ106-108-SCZ056-160815-
/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-230916T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0025.230916T0010Z-230917T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Georgetown-
810 PM EDT Fri Sep 15 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New 
  Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown County.

* WHEN...Through Saturday evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

SCZ054-160115-
/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-230916T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-
810 PM EDT Fri Sep 15 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS EXPIRED...

The rip current threat is expected to be moderate for the Horry
County beaches from Myrtle Beach southward on Saturday.

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Wilmington, NC issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 12, 8:05 PM EDTRip Current StatementILMNew Hanover, Pender24 hr
Sep 13, 1:16 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryILMBrunswick119 min
Sep 13, 1:17 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryILMBrunswick118 min
Sep 12, 8:29 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILMMarion31 min
Sep 12, 9:00 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILMMarion30 min
Sep 12, 9:58 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILMDarlington47 min
Sep 13, 3:22 PM EDTHigh Surf AdvisoryILMHorry48 hr
Sep 13, 6:28 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILMHorry32 min

Nearby

Rip Current Statements in North Carolina, 2023Rip Current Statements in South 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.