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Rip Current Statement 31, NWS Wilmington, NC
NWS Wilmington, NC issued this rip current statement at Oct 27, 2023, 7:50 PM EDT for New Hanover County, Pender County, North Carolina; Georgetown County, Horry County, South Carolina. It took effect at Oct 28, 2023, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 14 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Oct 27, 2023, 7:50 PM EDT (23:50 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 28, 2023, 6:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Oct 28, 2023, 8:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 14 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Wilmington, NC
Counties New Hanover County, NC, Pender County, NC, Georgetown County, SC, Horry County, SC
The radar
The Wilmington radar (KLTX), 7 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:53 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Newport, NC (KMHX), launched 12:00Z, 11.8 hours before the alert went out and 172 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
- 1122 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 14 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 14 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- -34 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
048 WHUS42 KILM 272350 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 750 PM EDT Fri Oct 27 2023 NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-280800- /O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0031.231028T1000Z-231029T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry- Coastal Georgetown- 750 PM EDT Fri Oct 27 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown 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. && $$ dch
4 follow-up statements
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WHUS42 KILM 280539
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
139 AM EDT Sat Oct 28 2023
NCZ106-108-281300-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0128.231028T1000Z-231028T1300Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0031.231028T1000Z-231029T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
139 AM EDT Sat Oct 28 2023
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...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. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 AM to 9 AM EDT
this morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT
this morning through this evening.
* 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
28/07 AM 6.0 1.5 0.4 3 Minor
28/08 PM 5.2 0.7 0.4 3 None
29/08 AM 6.1 1.6 0.4 2 Minor
29/08 PM 5.1 0.6 0.5 2 None
30/09 AM 6.2 1.7 0.6 2 Minor
30/09 PM 5.0 0.5 0.6 2 None
&&
$$
SCZ054-056-281300-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0128.231028T1000Z-231028T1300Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0031.231028T1000Z-231029T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
139 AM EDT Sat Oct 28 2023
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...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. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 AM to 9 AM EDT
this morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT
this morning through this evening.
* 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. 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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
28/08 AM 7.2 1.6 0.5 2 Minor
28/08 PM 6.6 1.0 0.6 2 None
29/08 AM 7.4 1.8 0.6 2 Minor
29/09 PM 6.6 1.0 0.8 2 None
30/09 AM 7.6 2.0 0.8 1-2 Minor
30/09 PM 6.2 0.6 0.8 2 None
&&
$$
NCZ110-281300-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0128.231028T1000Z-231028T1300Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
139 AM EDT Sat Oct 28 2023
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.
* WHEN...From 6 AM to 9 AM EDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal
Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal
flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or
impacts.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
28/07 AM 6.0 1.5 0.4 3 Minor
28/08 PM 5.2 0.7 0.4 3 None
29/08 AM 6.1 1.6 0.4 2 Minor
29/08 PM 5.1 0.6 0.5 2 None
30/09 AM 6.2 1.7 0.6 2 Minor
30/09 PM 5.0 0.5 0.6 2 None
&&
$$
NCZ107-281300-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0128.231028T1200Z-231028T1600Z/
Inland New Hanover-
139 AM EDT Sat Oct 28 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
28/10 AM 6.0 1.3 0.6 N/A Minor
28/10 PM 5.5 0.8 0.6 N/A Minor
29/11 AM 6.0 1.3 0.6 N/A Minor
29/11 PM 5.5 0.8 0.8 N/A Minor
30/11 AM 6.1 1.4 0.8 N/A Minor
&&
$$
19171
WHUS42 KILM 281300
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
900 AM EDT Sat Oct 28 2023
NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-282100-
/O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-231028T1300Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-231029T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry-
Coastal Georgetown-
900 AM EDT Sat Oct 28 2023
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New
Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal
Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
NCZ110-281400-
/O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-231028T1300Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
900 AM EDT Sat Oct 28 2023
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...
$$
NCZ107-281600-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-231028T1600Z/
Inland New Hanover-
900 AM EDT Sat Oct 28 2023
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT
TODAY...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...Until noon EDT today.
* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina
Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one foot in depth.
In downtown Wilmington, sections of Water Street observe minor
flooding up to one half foot in depth. Check with local
officials for any road closures or impacts.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.8 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
28/10 AM 6.0 1.3 0.6 N/A Minor
28/10 PM 5.5 0.8 0.6 N/A Minor
29/11 AM 6.0 1.3 0.6 N/A Minor
29/11 PM 5.5 0.8 0.8 N/A Minor
30/11 AM 6.1 1.4 0.8 N/A Minor
31/12 AM 5.3 0.6 0.8 N/A None
&&
$$
21310 WHUS42 KILM 281559 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 1159 AM EDT Sat Oct 28 2023 NCZ107-281700- /O.CAN.KILM.CF.Y.0128.000000T0000Z-231028T1600Z/ Inland New Hanover- 1159 AM EDT Sat Oct 28 2023 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... $$ NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-290000- /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-231029T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry- Coastal Georgetown- 1159 AM EDT Sat Oct 28 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ 21
172 WHUS42 KILM 282358 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 758 PM EDT Sat Oct 28 2023 NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-290100- /O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-231029T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry- Coastal Georgetown- 758 PM EDT Sat Oct 28 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... Rip current risk will be moderate for beaches north of Cape Fear on Sunday, and a low risk is forecasted for Brunswick county and northeast SC beaches. $$ 19
The office that day
Everything else NWS Wilmington, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 3:27 AM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | ILM | New Hanover | 7 hr |
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Sources
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