Alert archive / North Carolina / Rip Current Statements in 2024
Rip Current Statement 10, NWS Wilmington, NC
NWS Wilmington, NC issued this rip current statement at Jun 18, 2024, 8:08 PM EDT for New Hanover County, Pender County, North Carolina; Georgetown County, Horry County, South Carolina. It took effect at Jun 19, 2024, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 38 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jun 18, 2024, 8:08 PM EDT (00:08 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jun 19, 2024, 6:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Jun 20, 2024, 7:58 PM EDT
- In force
- 38 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 00:10 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, 0.1 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
- 1259 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 26 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 11 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 28 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
995 WHUS42 KILM 190008 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 808 PM EDT Tue Jun 18 2024 NCZ110-190815- /O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0015.240619T1000Z-240620T0000Z/ Coastal Brunswick- 808 PM EDT Tue Jun 18 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Strong east to west longshore current. * WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Wednesday through Wednesday 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. && $$ NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-190815- /O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0010.240619T1000Z-240620T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry- Coastal Georgetown- 808 PM EDT Tue Jun 18 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. There is also a Strong north to south longshore current and a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected for Horry County beaches north of Myrtle Beach. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Wednesday through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ LEW
6 follow-up statements
046 WHUS42 KILM 190750 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 350 AM EDT Wed Jun 19 2024 NCZ110-191600- /O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0015.240619T1000Z-240620T0000Z/ Coastal Brunswick- 350 AM EDT Wed Jun 19 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Strong east to west longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected Ocean Isle Beach west. * WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County. * 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. && $$ NCZ106-108-SCZ056-191600- /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0010.240619T1000Z-240620T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Georgetown- 350 AM EDT Wed Jun 19 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown County. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ SCZ054-191600- /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0010.240619T1000Z-240620T0000Z/ Coastal Horry- 350 AM EDT Wed Jun 19 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. High risk of rip currents Myrtle Beach south and a moderate risk north of Myrtle Beach. There is also a strong north to south longshore current north of Myrtle Beach. * WHERE...Coastal Horry 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. && $$ VAO
601 WHUS42 KILM 191518 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 1118 AM EDT Wed Jun 19 2024 NCZ110-200000- /O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0015.000000T0000Z-240620T0000Z/ Coastal Brunswick- 1118 AM EDT Wed Jun 19 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected west of Ocean Isle Beach. * WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into. && $$ NCZ106-108-SCZ056-200000- /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-240620T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Georgetown- 1118 AM EDT Wed Jun 19 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. A moderate longshore current is also expected this afternoon and could become strong at times. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, 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. && $$ SCZ054-200000- /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-240620T0000Z/ Coastal Horry- 1118 AM EDT Wed Jun 19 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. High risk of rip currents Myrtle Beach south and a moderate risk north of Myrtle Beach. There is also a strong north to south longshore current north of Myrtle Beach. A moderate longshore current is also expected this afternoon and could become strong at times. * WHERE...Coastal Horry County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ 21
278 WHUS42 KILM 192353 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 753 PM EDT Wed Jun 19 2024 NCZ110-200900- /O.EXT.KILM.BH.S.0015.000000T0000Z-240621T0000Z/ Coastal Brunswick- 753 PM EDT Wed Jun 19 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Strong east to west longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected west of Ocean Isle Beach. * WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County. * WHEN...Through Thursday 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. && $$ NCZ106-108-SCZ056-200900- /O.EXT.KILM.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-240621T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Georgetown- 753 PM EDT Wed Jun 19 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. A moderate longshore current is also expected this afternoon and could become strong at times. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown County. * WHEN...Through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ SCZ054-200900- /O.EXT.KILM.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-240621T0000Z/ Coastal Horry- 753 PM EDT Wed Jun 19 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. High risk of rip currents Myrtle Beach south and a moderate risk north of Myrtle Beach. There is also a strong north to south longshore current north of Myrtle Beach. A moderate longshore current is expected elsewhere this afternoon and could become strong at times. * WHERE...Coastal Horry County. * 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. && $$ LEW
581 WHUS42 KILM 200753 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 353 AM EDT Thu Jun 20 2024 NCZ110-201600- /O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0015.000000T0000Z-240621T0000Z/ Coastal Brunswick- 353 AM EDT Thu Jun 20 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Strong east to west longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into. && $$ NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-201600- /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-240621T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry- Coastal Georgetown- 353 AM EDT Thu Jun 20 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH 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...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. && $$ 19
495 WHUS42 KILM 201535 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 1135 AM EDT Thu Jun 20 2024 NCZ110-210000- /O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0015.000000T0000Z-240621T0000Z/ Coastal Brunswick- 1135 AM EDT Thu Jun 20 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Strong east to west longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into. && $$ NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-210000- /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-240621T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry- Coastal Georgetown- 1135 AM EDT Thu Jun 20 2024 ...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. && $$
505 WHUS42 KILM 202358 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 758 PM EDT Thu Jun 20 2024 NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-210800- /O.CAN.KILM.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-240621T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0011.240621T1000Z-240622T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry- Coastal Georgetown- 758 PM EDT Thu Jun 20 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Friday through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ NCZ110-210100- /O.CAN.KILM.BH.S.0015.000000T0000Z-240621T0000Z/ Coastal Brunswick- 758 PM EDT Thu Jun 20 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED... The strong east to west longshore current has weakened and will continue to decline as easterly winds weaken this evening. $$ ABW
The office that day
Everything else NWS Wilmington, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 8:08 PM EDT | Beach Hazards Statement | ILM | Brunswick | 48 hr |
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.