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Rip Current Statement 19, NWS Wilmington, NC
NWS Wilmington, NC issued this rip current statement at Aug 2, 2024, 8:23 PM EDT for Horry County, South Carolina; Brunswick County, New Hanover County, Pender County, North Carolina. It took effect at Aug 3, 2024, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 14 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Aug 2, 2024, 8:23 PM EDT (00:23 UTC)
- In effect from
- Aug 3, 2024, 6:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Aug 3, 2024, 7:57 PM EDT
- In force
- 14 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Wilmington, NC
Counties Brunswick County, NC, New Hanover County, NC, Pender County, NC, Horry County, SC
The radar
The Wilmington radar (KLTX), 26 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:25 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Newport, NC (KMHX), launched 00:00Z, 0.4 hours before the alert went out and 142 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
- 1595 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -57 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 900 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 7 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -18 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 68 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
906
WHUS42 KILM 030023
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
823 PM EDT Fri Aug 2 2024
NCZ107-030300-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0080.000000T0000Z-240803T0300Z/
Inland New Hanover-
823 PM EDT Fri Aug 2 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* 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 11 PM EDT this evening.
* 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
02/09 PM 5.7 1.0 0.9 N/A Minor
03/09 AM 4.8 0.1 0.9 N/A None
03/10 PM 5.5 0.8 0.7 N/A Minor
04/10 AM 4.8 0.1 0.8 N/A None
04/11 PM 5.4 0.7 0.7 N/A None
05/11 AM 5.1 0.4 1.1 N/A None
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-030930-
/O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0027.240803T1000Z-240804T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0019.240803T1000Z-240804T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
823 PM EDT Fri Aug 2 2024
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, Strong South to North
longshore current. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip
currents expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Saturday through Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water. Longshore currents can sweep
swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and
other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet,
making it difficult to return to shore.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with
lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may
be swept into.
&&
$$
SCZ054-056-030930-
/O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0027.240803T1000Z-240804T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
823 PM EDT Fri Aug 2 2024
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY
THROUGH SATURDAY 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 Saturday through Saturday 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.
&&
$$
NCZ110-030930-
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0019.240803T1000Z-240804T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
823 PM EDT Fri Aug 2 2024
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. There is also a Moderate
West to East longshore current expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.
* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Saturday through Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
dch5 follow-up statements
410 WHUS42 KILM 030237 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 1037 PM EDT Fri Aug 2 2024 NCZ107-030345- /O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0080.000000T0000Z-240803T0300Z/ Inland New Hanover- 1037 PM EDT Fri Aug 2 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING... Water levels will continue to decrease below minor flood. $$ NCZ106-108-040000- /O.CAN.KILM.BH.S.0027.240803T1000Z-240804T0000Z/ /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0019.240803T1000Z-240804T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover- 1037 PM EDT Fri Aug 2 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. Strong south to north longshore current is also expected. * WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Saturday through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ SCZ054-056-040000- /O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0027.240803T1000Z-240804T0000Z/ Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown- 1037 PM EDT Fri Aug 2 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY THROUGH SATURDAY 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 Saturday through Saturday 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. && $$ NCZ110-040000- /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0019.240803T1000Z-240804T0000Z/ Coastal Brunswick- 1037 PM EDT Fri Aug 2 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Saturday through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ LEW
480 WHUS42 KILM 030736 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 336 AM EDT Sat Aug 3 2024 SCZ054-031600- /O.CAN.KILM.BH.S.0027.240803T1000Z-240804T0000Z/ /O.EXA.KILM.RP.S.0019.240803T1000Z-240804T0000Z/ Coastal Horry- 336 AM EDT Sat Aug 3 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected north of Myrtle Beach, with moderate rip current risk Myrtle Beach south. Strong south to north longshore current. * 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. && $$ SCZ056-031600- /O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0027.240803T1000Z-240804T0000Z/ Coastal Georgetown- 336 AM EDT Sat Aug 3 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Georgetown County. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into. && $$ NCZ106-108-031600- /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0019.240803T1000Z-240804T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover- 336 AM EDT Sat Aug 3 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. Strong south to north longshore current. * 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. && $$ NCZ110-031600- /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0019.240803T1000Z-240804T0000Z/ Coastal Brunswick- 336 AM EDT Sat Aug 3 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ VAO
088 WHUS42 KILM 031531 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 1131 AM EDT Sat Aug 3 2024 SCZ056-040000- /O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0027.000000T0000Z-240804T0000Z/ Coastal Georgetown- 1131 AM EDT Sat Aug 3 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current and a Moderate Risk of rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Georgetown 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. && $$ NCZ106-108-SCZ054-040000- /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-240804T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry- 1131 AM EDT Sat Aug 3 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ NCZ110-040000- /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-240804T0000Z/ Coastal Brunswick- 1131 AM EDT Sat Aug 3 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Brunswick 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. && $$ 9
136
WHUS42 KILM 031931
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
331 PM EDT Sat Aug 3 2024
NCZ107-040400-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0081.240804T0100Z-240804T0400Z/
Inland New Hanover-
331 PM EDT Sat Aug 3 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to midnight EDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...The lowest portions of USS North Carolina Road and
Battleship Road begin to observe minor coastal flooding. Water
begins to spread out of storm drains onto Water Street just
south of Market Street in downtown Wilmington.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.8 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
03/10 PM 5.6 0.9 0.8 N/A Minor
04/10 AM 4.7 0.0 0.7 N/A None
04/11 PM 5.3 0.6 0.6 N/A None
05/11 AM 4.9 0.2 0.9 N/A None
06/12 AM 5.7 1.0 1.2 N/A Minor
06/12 PM 5.2 0.5 1.2 N/A None
&&
$$
SCZ056-040000-
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0027.000000T0000Z-240804T0000Z/
Coastal Georgetown-
331 PM EDT Sat Aug 3 2024
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current. There is also a
Moderate Risk of rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Georgetown 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.
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-SCZ054-040000-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-240804T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry-
331 PM EDT Sat Aug 3 2024
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New
Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry County.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
NCZ110-040000-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-240804T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
331 PM EDT Sat Aug 3 2024
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick 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.
&&
$$978
WHUS42 KILM 032357
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
757 PM EDT Sat Aug 3 2024
NCZ106-108-040800-
/O.CAN.KILM.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-240804T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0020.240804T1000Z-240805T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
757 PM EDT Sat Aug 3 2024
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SUNDAY THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. Strong south to north
longshore current also expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Sunday through Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
NCZ110-SCZ054-040800-
/O.CAN.KILM.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-240804T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0020.240804T1000Z-240805T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-Coastal Horry-
757 PM EDT Sat Aug 3 2024
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SUNDAY THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Brunswick County. In South
Carolina, Coastal Horry County.
* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Sunday through Sunday 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.
&&
$$
SCZ056-040100-
/O.CAN.KILM.BH.S.0027.000000T0000Z-240804T0000Z/
Coastal Georgetown-
757 PM EDT Sat Aug 3 2024
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED...
$$
NCZ107-040400-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0081.240804T0100Z-240804T0400Z/
Inland New Hanover-
757 PM EDT Sat Aug 3 2024
...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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
03/10 PM 5.6 0.9 0.8 N/A Minor
04/10 AM 4.7 0.0 0.7 N/A None
04/11 PM 5.3 0.6 0.6 N/A None
05/11 AM 4.9 0.2 0.9 N/A None
06/12 AM 5.7 1.0 1.2 N/A Minor
06/12 PM 5.2 0.5 1.2 N/A None
&&
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Wilmington, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 8:23 PM EDT | Beach Hazards Statement | ILM | Georgetown, Horry | 24 hr |
| Aug 3, 12:34 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILM | Horry | 26 min |
| Aug 3, 2:36 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILM | Williamsburg | 24 min |
| Aug 3, 2:47 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILM | Georgetown | 28 min |
| Aug 3, 4:05 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILM | Darlington | 25 min |
| Aug 3, 4:28 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILM | Darlington | 47 min |
| Aug 3, 4:58 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILM | Darlington | 47 min |
| Aug 3, 5:45 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILM | Darlington | 45 min |
| Aug 3, 5:48 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ILM | Darlington | 3 hr |
| Aug 3, 6:21 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILM | Dillon | 39 min |
| Aug 3, 6:28 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILM | Darlington | 47 min |
| Aug 3, 6:32 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILM | Dillon, Marlboro | 43 min |
| Aug 3, 6:59 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILM | Darlington, Florence | 46 min |
| Aug 3, 7:02 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILM | Dillon | 58 min |
| Aug 3, 7:57 PM EDT | Rip Current Statement | ILM | Horry | 24 hr |
| Aug 3, 7:59 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ILM | Dillon | 2 hr |
| Aug 3, 1:35 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILM | Bladen | 25 min |
| Aug 3, 2:13 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILM | Bladen | 17 min |
| Aug 3, 3:31 PM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | ILM | New Hanover | 8 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.