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Rip Current Statement 19, NWS Wilmington, NC

August 2, 2024Horry County, South Carolina; Brunswick County, New Hanover County, Pender County, North Carolina

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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Newport, NC at 00:00Z on 2024-08-03Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1595 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Newport, NC at 00:00Z on 2024-08-03The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -18 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
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

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The text

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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.

&&

$$

dch
5 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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 2, 8:23 PM EDTBeach Hazards StatementILMGeorgetown, Horry24 hr
Aug 3, 12:34 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILMHorry26 min
Aug 3, 2:36 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILMWilliamsburg24 min
Aug 3, 2:47 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILMGeorgetown28 min
Aug 3, 4:05 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILMDarlington25 min
Aug 3, 4:28 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILMDarlington47 min
Aug 3, 4:58 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningILMDarlington47 min
Aug 3, 5:45 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILMDarlington45 min
Aug 3, 5:48 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryILMDarlington3 hr
Aug 3, 6:21 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILMDillon39 min
Aug 3, 6:28 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILMDarlington47 min
Aug 3, 6:32 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningILMDillon, Marlboro43 min
Aug 3, 6:59 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningILMDarlington, Florence46 min
Aug 3, 7:02 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningILMDillon58 min
Aug 3, 7:57 PM EDTRip Current StatementILMHorry24 hr
Aug 3, 7:59 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryILMDillon2 hr
Aug 3, 1:35 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILMBladen25 min
Aug 3, 2:13 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementILMBladen17 min
Aug 3, 3:31 PM EDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryILMNew Hanover8 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.