Alert archive / North Carolina / Rip Current Statements in 2023
Rip Current Statement 30, NWS Wilmington, NC
NWS Wilmington, NC issued this rip current statement at Oct 13, 2023, 8:14 PM EDT for New Hanover County, Pender County, North Carolina. It took effect at Oct 14, 2023, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 14 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Oct 13, 2023, 8:14 PM EDT (00:14 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 14, 2023, 6:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Oct 14, 2023, 8:00 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 00:16 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, 0.2 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
- 1434 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 37 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -13 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 25 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
210
WHUS42 KILM 140014
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
814 PM EDT Fri Oct 13 2023
NCZ107-140400-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0116.000000T0000Z-231014T0400Z/
Inland New Hanover-
814 PM EDT Fri Oct 13 2023
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
* 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 midnight EDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...The lowest portions of USS North Carolina Road and
Battleship Road begin to observe minor coastal flooding. Water
begins to spread out of storm drains onto Water Street just
south of Market Street in downtown Wilmington.
* 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/09 PM 5.5 0.8 1.1 N/A Minor
14/10 AM 5.8 1.1 1.1 N/A Minor
14/10 PM 5.3 0.6 0.9 N/A None
15/11 AM 5.6 0.9 0.9 N/A Minor
15/10 PM 5.3 0.6 1.0 N/A None
16/11 AM 5.9 1.2 1.1 N/A Minor
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-140815-
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0030.231014T1000Z-231015T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
814 PM EDT Fri Oct 13 2023
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Saturday through Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$8 follow-up statements
712 WHUS42 KILM 140359 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 1159 PM EDT Fri Oct 13 2023 NCZ107-140500- /O.CAN.KILM.CF.Y.0116.000000T0000Z-231014T0400Z/ Inland New Hanover- 1159 PM EDT Fri Oct 13 2023 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... $$ NCZ106-108-141200- /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0030.231014T1000Z-231015T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover- 1159 PM EDT Fri Oct 13 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Saturday through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ 21
922
WHUS42 KILM 140725
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
325 AM EDT Sat Oct 14 2023
NCZ110-SCZ054-056-141400-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0117.231014T1100Z-231014T1400Z/
Coastal Brunswick-Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
325 AM EDT Sat Oct 14 2023
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 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...In North Carolina, Coastal Brunswick County. In South
Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...From 7 AM to 10 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
14/08 AM 7.1 1.5 1.3 3 Minor
14/08 PM 6.3 0.7 0.8 3 None
15/08 AM 6.7 1.1 0.8 2 None
15/09 PM 6.4 0.8 1.1 1 None
16/09 AM 7.2 1.6 1.2 1 Minor
16/09 PM 6.3 0.7 1.1 1 None
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
14/08 AM 5.9 1.4 1.1 3-4 None
14/07 PM 5.1 0.6 0.8 3-4 None
15/08 AM 5.6 1.1 0.7 2-3 None
15/08 PM 5.4 0.9 1.1 2 None
16/09 AM 6.2 1.7 1.2 2 Minor
16/09 PM 5.3 0.8 1.1 2 None
&&
$$
NCZ107-141600-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0117.231014T1200Z-231014T1600Z/
Inland New Hanover-
325 AM EDT Sat Oct 14 2023
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
NOON EDT TODAY...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to noon EDT today.
* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina
Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one foot in depth.
In downtown Wilmington, sections of Water Street observe minor
flooding up to one half foot in depth. Check with local
officials for any road closures or impacts.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.8 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
14/10 AM 6.1 1.4 1.4 N/A Minor
14/10 PM 5.4 0.7 1.0 N/A None
15/11 AM 5.6 0.9 0.9 N/A Minor
15/10 PM 5.4 0.7 1.1 N/A None
16/11 AM 6.0 1.3 1.2 N/A Minor
16/11 PM 5.5 0.8 1.2 N/A Minor
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-141600-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0030.231014T1000Z-231015T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
325 AM EDT Sat Oct 14 2023
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* 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.
&&
$$
21102
WHUS42 KILM 141354
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
954 AM EDT Sat Oct 14 2023
NCZ110-SCZ054-056-141500-
/O.CAN.KILM.CF.Y.0117.000000T0000Z-231014T1400Z/
Coastal Brunswick-Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
954 AM EDT Sat Oct 14 2023
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
Water levels have fallen below minor flood thresholds.
$$
NCZ107-141600-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0117.000000T0000Z-231014T1600Z/
Inland New Hanover-
954 AM EDT Sat Oct 14 2023
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT
TODAY...
* 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 noon EDT today.
* 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
14/10 AM 6.1 1.4 1.4 N/A Minor
14/10 PM 5.4 0.7 1.0 N/A None
15/11 AM 5.6 0.9 0.9 N/A Minor
15/10 PM 5.4 0.7 1.1 N/A None
16/11 AM 6.0 1.3 1.2 N/A Minor
16/11 PM 5.5 0.8 1.2 N/A Minor
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-142200-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-231015T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
954 AM EDT Sat Oct 14 2023
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$591
WHUS42 KILM 141548
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1148 AM EDT Sat Oct 14 2023
NCZ107-141700-
/O.EXT.KILM.CF.Y.0117.000000T0000Z-231014T1700Z/
Inland New Hanover-
1148 AM EDT Sat Oct 14 2023
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 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 1 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected.
* 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
14/10 AM 6.1 1.4 1.4 N/A Minor
14/10 PM 5.4 0.7 1.0 N/A None
15/11 AM 5.6 0.9 0.9 N/A Minor
15/10 PM 5.4 0.7 1.1 N/A None
16/11 AM 6.0 1.3 1.2 N/A Minor
16/11 PM 5.5 0.8 1.2 N/A Minor
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-150000-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-231015T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
1148 AM EDT Sat Oct 14 2023
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$487 WHUS42 KILM 141654 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 1254 PM EDT Sat Oct 14 2023 NCZ107-141800- /O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0117.000000T0000Z-231014T1700Z/ Inland New Hanover- 1254 PM EDT Sat Oct 14 2023 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... Water levels have fallen below minor flood thresholds. $$ NCZ106-108-150000- /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-231015T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover- 1254 PM EDT Sat Oct 14 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
700
WHUS42 KILM 141820
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
220 PM EDT Sat Oct 14 2023
NCZ107-150230-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0118.231015T0100Z-231015T0400Z/
Inland New Hanover-
220 PM EDT Sat Oct 14 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...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to midnight EDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...The lowest portions of USS North Carolina Road and
Battleship Road begin to observe minor coastal flooding. Water
begins to spread out of storm drains onto Water Street just
south of Market Street in downtown Wilmington.
* 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
14/10 PM 5.5 0.8 1.1 N/A Minor
15/11 AM 5.7 1.0 1.0 N/A Minor
15/11 PM 5.5 0.8 1.2 N/A Minor
16/11 AM 6.0 1.3 1.2 N/A Minor
16/11 PM 5.6 0.9 1.3 N/A Minor
17/11 AM 5.9 1.2 1.1 N/A Minor
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-150000-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-231015T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
220 PM EDT Sat Oct 14 2023
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$586
WHUS42 KILM 142231
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
631 PM EDT Sat Oct 14 2023
NCZ107-150400-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0118.231015T0100Z-231015T0400Z/
Inland New Hanover-
631 PM EDT Sat Oct 14 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...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...The lowest portions of USS North Carolina Road and
Battleship Road begin to observe minor coastal flooding. Water
begins to spread out of storm drains onto Water Street just
south of Market Street in downtown Wilmington.
* 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
14/09 PM 5.7 1.0 1.5 N/A Minor
15/11 AM 5.7 1.0 1.0 N/A Minor
15/11 PM 5.5 0.8 1.2 N/A Minor
16/11 AM 6.0 1.3 1.2 N/A Minor
16/11 PM 5.6 0.9 1.3 N/A Minor
17/11 AM 5.9 1.2 1.1 N/A Minor
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-150000-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-231015T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
631 PM EDT Sat Oct 14 2023
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$405
WHUS42 KILM 142356
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
756 PM EDT Sat Oct 14 2023
NCZ106-108-150100-
/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-231015T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
756 PM EDT Sat Oct 14 2023
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
$$
NCZ107-150400-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0118.231015T0100Z-231015T0400Z/
Inland New Hanover-
756 PM EDT Sat Oct 14 2023
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...The lowest portions of USS North Carolina Road and
Battleship Road begin to observe minor coastal flooding. Water
begins to spread out of storm drains onto Water Street just
south of Market Street in downtown Wilmington.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.8 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
14/09 PM 5.7 1.0 1.5 N/A Minor
15/11 AM 5.7 1.0 1.0 N/A Minor
15/11 PM 5.5 0.8 1.2 N/A Minor
16/11 AM 6.0 1.3 1.2 N/A Minor
16/11 PM 5.6 0.9 1.3 N/A Minor
17/11 AM 5.9 1.2 1.1 N/A Minor
&&
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Wilmington, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 3:25 AM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | ILM | Brunswick, New Hanover | 10 hr |
| Oct 14, 3:26 AM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | ILM | 31 hr | |
| Oct 14, 2:20 PM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | ILM | New Hanover | 9 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.