Alert archive / North Carolina / Rip Current Statements in 2023
Rip Current Statement 9, NWS Wilmington, NC
NWS Wilmington, NC issued this rip current statement at Jun 21, 2023, 10:57 AM EDT for Brunswick County, New Hanover County, Pender County, North Carolina; Georgetown County, Horry County, South Carolina. It was in force for 33 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jun 21, 2023, 10:57 AM EDT (14:57 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 22, 2023, 8:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 33 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 14:58 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 12:00Z, 3.0 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 90 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -81 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 659 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 30 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 49 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 78 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.1
The text
As transmitted.
648 WHUS42 KILM 211457 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 1057 AM EDT Wed Jun 21 2023 NCZ106-108-110-SCZ054-056-212300- /O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0009.230621T1457Z-230622T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick- Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown- 1057 AM EDT Wed Jun 21 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender, Coastal New Hanover and Coastal Brunswick 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. && $$ lew
5 follow-up statements
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WHUS42 KILM 211854
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
254 PM EDT Wed Jun 21 2023
NCZ107-220000-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0053.230622T0400Z-230622T0700Z/
Inland New Hanover-
254 PM EDT Wed Jun 21 2023
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 AM
EDT THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 3 AM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...The lowest portions of USS North Carolina Road and
Battleship Road begin to observe minor coastal flooding. Water
begins to spread out of storm drains onto Water Street just
south of Market Street in downtown Wilmington.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.8 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
22/01 AM 5.5 0.8 1.2 N/A Minor
22/01 PM 4.7 0.0 1.1 N/A None
23/01 AM 5.4 0.7 1.2 N/A None
23/02 PM 4.7 0.0 1.2 N/A None
24/02 AM 5.1 0.4 1.0 N/A None
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-110-SCZ054-056-220000-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-230622T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
254 PM EDT Wed Jun 21 2023
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender, Coastal New Hanover
and Coastal Brunswick 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.
&&
$$
lew672
WHUS42 KILM 212352
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
752 PM EDT Wed Jun 21 2023
NCZ107-220700-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0053.230622T0400Z-230622T0700Z/
Inland New Hanover-
752 PM EDT Wed Jun 21 2023
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 3 AM EDT THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 3 AM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...The lowest portions of USS North Carolina Road and
Battleship Road begin to observe minor coastal flooding. Water
begins to spread out of storm drains onto Water Street just
south of Market Street in downtown Wilmington.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.8 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
22/01 AM 5.5 0.8 1.2 N/A Minor
22/01 PM 4.7 0.0 1.1 N/A None
23/01 AM 5.4 0.7 1.2 N/A None
23/02 PM 4.7 0.0 1.2 N/A None
24/02 AM 5.1 0.4 1.0 N/A None
24/03 PM 4.4 -0.3 0.8 N/A None
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-110-SCZ054-056-220700-
/O.EXT.KILM.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-230623T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
752 PM EDT Wed Jun 21 2023
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. Strong south to north longshore
current at east-facing beaches.
* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender, Coastal New Hanover
and Coastal Brunswick Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal
Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...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.
&&
$$
19390 WHUS42 KILM 220632 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 232 AM EDT Thu Jun 22 2023 NCZ107-220745- /O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-230622T0700Z/ Inland New Hanover- 232 AM EDT Thu Jun 22 2023 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING... $$ NCZ106-108-110-SCZ054-056-230000- /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-230623T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick- Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown- 232 AM EDT Thu Jun 22 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender, Coastal New Hanover and Coastal Brunswick Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown 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. && $$ 9
050
WHUS42 KILM 221921
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
321 PM EDT Thu Jun 22 2023
NCZ107-230330-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0054.230623T0400Z-230623T0700Z/
Inland New Hanover-
321 PM EDT Thu Jun 22 2023
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 AM
EDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 3 AM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...The lowest portions of USS North Carolina Road and
Battleship Road begin to observe minor coastal flooding. Water
begins to spread out of storm drains onto Water Street just
south of Market Street in downtown Wilmington.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.8 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/01 AM 5.7 1.0 1.5 N/A Minor
23/02 PM 4.9 0.2 1.4 N/A None
24/02 AM 5.3 0.6 1.2 N/A None
24/03 PM 4.6 -0.1 1.0 N/A None
25/03 AM 5.1 0.4 1.1 N/A None
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-110-SCZ054-056-230000-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-230623T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
321 PM EDT Thu Jun 22 2023
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender, Coastal New Hanover
and Coastal Brunswick Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal
Horry and Coastal Georgetown 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.
&&
$$
31786
WHUS42 KILM 222358
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
758 PM EDT Thu Jun 22 2023
SCZ054-056-230700-
/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-230623T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0023.230623T1000Z-230624T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
758 PM EDT Thu Jun 22 2023
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current. There is also a
Moderate Risk of rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Friday through Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into
rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may
sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to
shore.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with
lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may
be swept into.
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-110-230700-
/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-230623T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0010.230623T1000Z-230624T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-
758 PM EDT Thu Jun 22 2023
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender, Coastal New Hanover and Coastal
Brunswick 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.
&&
$$
NCZ107-230700-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0054.230623T0400Z-230623T0700Z/
Inland New Hanover-
758 PM EDT Thu Jun 22 2023
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 3 AM EDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 3 AM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...The lowest portions of USS North Carolina Road and
Battleship Road begin to observe minor coastal flooding. Water
begins to spread out of storm drains onto Water Street just
south of Market Street in downtown Wilmington.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.8 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/01 AM 5.7 1.0 1.5 N/A Minor
23/02 PM 4.9 0.2 1.4 N/A None
24/02 AM 5.3 0.6 1.2 N/A None
24/03 PM 4.6 -0.1 1.0 N/A None
25/03 AM 5.1 0.4 1.1 N/A None
25/04 PM 4.7 0.0 1.0 N/A None
&&
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Wilmington, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 9:24 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ILM | Robeson | 3 hr |
| Jun 20, 9:40 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILM | Robeson | 35 min |
| Jun 20, 10:18 PM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | ILM | New Hanover | 4 hr |
| Jun 21, 2:54 PM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | ILM | New Hanover | 12 hr |
| Jun 21, 2:55 PM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | ILM | 37 hr | |
| Jun 21, 2:45 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILM | Williamsburg | 30 min |
| Jun 21, 5:08 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILM | Georgetown | 52 min |
Nearby
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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.