Alert archive / North Carolina / Rip Current Statements in 2023
Rip Current Statement 6, NWS Wilmington, NC
NWS Wilmington, NC issued this rip current statement at May 25, 2023, 8:20 PM EDT for New Hanover County, Pender County, North Carolina. It took effect at May 26, 2023, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 14 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- May 25, 2023, 8:20 PM EDT (00:20 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 26, 2023, 6:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- May 26, 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 00:21 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Newport, NC (KMHX), launched 00:00Z, 0.3 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
- 747 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 19 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 101 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 170 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
284
WHUS42 KILM 260020
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
820 PM EDT Thu May 25 2023
SCZ054-056-260830-
/O.EXP.KILM.BH.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230526T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0017.230526T1000Z-230527T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
820 PM EDT Thu May 25 2023
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Strong north longshore current. There is also a Moderate
Risk of rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Friday through Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers
into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas.
It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to
return to shore.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with
lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may
be swept into.
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-260830-
/O.EXP.KILM.BH.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230526T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0006.230526T1000Z-230527T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
820 PM EDT Thu May 25 2023
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Friday through Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
NCZ107-260800-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0039.230526T0600Z-230526T0800Z/
Inland New Hanover-
820 PM EDT Thu May 25 2023
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 4 AM EDT
FRIDAY...
* 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 2 AM to 4 AM EDT Friday.
* 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
26/03 AM 5.5 0.8 1.4 N/A Minor
26/04 PM 5.0 0.3 1.4 N/A None
27/04 AM 5.8 1.1 1.8 N/A Minor
27/05 PM 5.3 0.6 1.6 N/A None
28/04 AM 5.3 0.6 1.4 N/A None
28/05 PM 4.6 -0.1 0.8 N/A None
&&
$$3 follow-up statements
212 WHUS42 KILM 260657 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 257 AM EDT Fri May 26 2023 NCZ107-260800- /O.CAN.KILM.CF.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-230526T0800Z/ Inland New Hanover- 257 AM EDT Fri May 26 2023 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Water levels will crest below minor flood stage, and therefore the coastal flood advisory has been cancelled. $$ SCZ054-056-270000- /O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0017.230526T1000Z-230527T0000Z/ Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown- 257 AM EDT Fri May 26 2023 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into. && $$ NCZ106-108-270000- /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0006.230526T1000Z-230527T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover- 257 AM EDT Fri May 26 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. Strong north to south longershore current expected. * WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ 19
052 WHUS42 KILM 260719 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 319 AM EDT Fri May 26 2023 NCZ106-108-261530- /O.NEW.KILM.SU.Y.0005.230526T2100Z-230528T0000Z/ /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0006.230526T1000Z-230527T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover- 319 AM EDT Fri May 26 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents and strong north to south longshore current expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 8 PM 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. && $$ SCZ054-056-261530- /O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0017.230526T1000Z-230527T0000Z/ Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown- 319 AM EDT Fri May 26 2023 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into. && $$ 19
508 WHUS42 KILM 261519 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 1119 AM EDT Fri May 26 2023 NCZ106-108-270200- /O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0005.230526T2100Z-230528T0000Z/ /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-230527T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover- 1119 AM EDT Fri May 26 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents and strong north to south longshore current expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 8 PM 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. && $$ SCZ054-056-270000- /O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0017.000000T0000Z-230527T0000Z/ Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown- 1119 AM EDT Fri May 26 2023 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Wilmington, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 3:19 AM EDT | High Surf Advisory | ILM | New Hanover, Pender | 47 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.