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Rip Current Statement 21, NWS Wilmington, NC
NWS Wilmington, NC issued this rip current statement at Aug 5, 2024, 8:05 PM EDT for Georgetown County, Horry County, South Carolina; Brunswick County, New Hanover County, Pender County, North Carolina. It took effect at Aug 6, 2024, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 38 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Aug 5, 2024, 8:05 PM EDT (00:05 UTC)
- In effect from
- Aug 6, 2024, 6:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Aug 7, 2024, 8:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 38 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 00:06 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The nearest sounding before it
Newport, NC (KMHX), launched 00:00Z, 0.1 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
- 56 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -36 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 786 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 10 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -81 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- -27 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
716 WHUS42 KILM 060005 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 805 PM EDT Mon Aug 5 2024 NCZ106-108-110-SCZ054-056-061000- /O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0021.240806T1000Z-240807T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick- Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown- 805 PM EDT Mon Aug 5 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT TUESDAY THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender, Coastal New Hanover and Coastal Brunswick Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Tuesday through Tuesday 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. && $$
8 follow-up statements
706 WHUS42 KILM 060641 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 241 AM EDT Tue Aug 6 2024 NCZ110-SCZ054-056-062000- /O.NEW.KILM.SU.Y.0005.240806T2100Z-240810T0400Z/ /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0021.240806T1000Z-240807T0000Z/ Coastal Brunswick-Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown- 241 AM EDT Tue Aug 6 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO MIDNIGHT EDT FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Brunswick County. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT this morning through this evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to midnight EDT Friday night. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ NCZ106-108-062000- /O.NEW.KILM.SU.Y.0005.240807T0900Z-240810T0400Z/ /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0021.240806T1000Z-240807T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover- 241 AM EDT Tue Aug 6 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 7 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT this morning through this evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 5 AM Wednesday to midnight EDT Friday night. * 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. && $$ VAO
694 WHUS42 KILM 061957 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 357 PM EDT Tue Aug 6 2024 NCZ110-SCZ054-056-070000- /O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0005.240806T2100Z-240810T0400Z/ /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-240807T0000Z/ Coastal Brunswick-Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown- 357 PM EDT Tue Aug 6 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Brunswick County. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight EDT Friday night. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ NCZ106-108-070000- /O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0005.240807T0900Z-240810T0400Z/ /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-240807T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover- 357 PM EDT Tue Aug 6 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 5 AM Wednesday to midnight EDT Friday night. * 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. && $$ ABW
697
WHUS42 KILM 062020
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
420 PM EDT Tue Aug 6 2024
NCZ107-070000-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0082.240807T0200Z-240807T0600Z/
Inland New Hanover-
420 PM EDT Tue Aug 6 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...The lowest portions of USS North Carolina Road and
Battleship Road begin to observe minor coastal flooding. Water
begins to spread out of storm drains onto Water Street just
south of Market Street in downtown Wilmington.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.8 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
07/12 AM 5.7 1.0 1.2 N/A Minor
07/12 PM 5.3 0.6 1.4 N/A None
08/01 AM 5.8 1.1 1.5 N/A Minor
08/01 PM 5.5 0.8 1.5 N/A Minor
09/01 AM 5.6 0.9 1.5 N/A Minor
09/02 PM 5.3 0.6 1.3 N/A None
&&
$$
NCZ110-SCZ054-056-070000-
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0005.240806T2100Z-240810T0400Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-240807T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
420 PM EDT Tue Aug 6 2024
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT FRIDAY
NIGHT...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 10
feet expected in the surf zone.
* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Brunswick County. In South
Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this
evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight EDT Friday
night.
* 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.
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-070000-
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0005.240807T0900Z-240810T0400Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-240807T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
420 PM EDT Tue Aug 6 2024
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM WEDNESDAY TO
MIDNIGHT EDT FRIDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 7
feet expected in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this
evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 5 AM Wednesday to
midnight EDT Friday night.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
ABW661
WHUS42 KILM 062246
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
646 PM EDT Tue Aug 6 2024
NCZ107-070600-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0082.240807T0200Z-240807T0600Z/
Inland New Hanover-
646 PM EDT Tue Aug 6 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS
EVENING TO 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...
* 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 10 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Wednesday.
* 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
07/12 AM 5.7 1.0 1.2 N/A Minor
07/12 PM 5.3 0.6 1.4 N/A None
08/01 AM 5.8 1.1 1.5 N/A Minor
08/01 PM 5.5 0.8 1.5 N/A Minor
09/01 AM 5.6 0.9 1.5 N/A Minor
09/02 PM 5.3 0.6 1.3 N/A None
&&
$$
NCZ110-SCZ054-056-070700-
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-240810T0400Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-240807T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
646 PM EDT Tue Aug 6 2024
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT FRIDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7
to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Brunswick County. In South
Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight EDT Friday
night. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this
evening.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-070700-
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0005.240807T0900Z-240810T0400Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-240807T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
646 PM EDT Tue Aug 6 2024
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM WEDNESDAY TO
MIDNIGHT EDT FRIDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 7
feet expected in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this
evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 5 AM Wednesday to
midnight EDT Friday night.
* 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.
&&
$$413
WHUS42 KILM 062351
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
751 PM EDT Tue Aug 6 2024
NCZ107-070600-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0082.240807T0200Z-240807T0600Z/
Inland New Hanover-
751 PM EDT Tue Aug 6 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...The lowest portions of USS North Carolina Road and
Battleship Road begin to observe minor coastal flooding. Water
begins to spread out of storm drains onto Water Street just
south of Market Street in downtown Wilmington.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.8 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
07/12 AM 5.7 1.0 1.2 N/A Minor
07/12 PM 5.3 0.6 1.4 N/A None
08/01 AM 5.8 1.1 1.5 N/A Minor
08/01 PM 5.5 0.8 1.5 N/A Minor
09/01 AM 5.6 0.9 1.5 N/A Minor
09/02 PM 5.3 0.6 1.3 N/A None
&&
$$
NCZ110-SCZ054-056-070800-
/O.EXT.KILM.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-240808T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-240810T0400Z/
Coastal Brunswick-Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
751 PM EDT Tue Aug 6 2024
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT FRIDAY
NIGHT...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet
in the surf zone.
* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Brunswick County. In South
Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday
evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight EDT Friday
night.
* 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.
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-070800-
/O.EXT.KILM.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-240808T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0005.240807T0900Z-240810T0400Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
751 PM EDT Tue Aug 6 2024
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM WEDNESDAY TO
MIDNIGHT EDT FRIDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 7
feet expected in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday
evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 5 AM Wednesday to
midnight EDT Friday night.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$852 WHUS42 KILM 070554 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 154 AM EDT Wed Aug 7 2024 NCZ107-070700- /O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-240807T0600Z/ Inland New Hanover- 154 AM EDT Wed Aug 7 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 2 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING... Water levels have fallen below flood stage and therefore advisory will expire. $$ NCZ110-SCZ054-056-072000- /O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-240810T0400Z/ /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-240808T0000Z/ Coastal Brunswick-Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown- 154 AM EDT Wed Aug 7 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT FRIDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Brunswick County. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight EDT Friday night. For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ NCZ106-108-072000- /O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0005.240807T0900Z-240810T0400Z/ /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-240808T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover- 154 AM EDT Wed Aug 7 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM EARLY THIS MORNING TO MIDNIGHT EDT FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 7 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 AM early this morning to midnight EDT Friday night. * 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. && $$ 19
653
WHUS42 KILM 072034
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
434 PM EDT Wed Aug 7 2024
NCZ107-080000-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0083.240808T0300Z-240808T0700Z/
Inland New Hanover-
434 PM EDT Wed Aug 7 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
3 AM EDT THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 3 AM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...The lowest portions of USS North Carolina Road and
Battleship Road begin to observe minor coastal flooding. Water
begins to spread out of storm drains onto Water Street just
south of Market Street in downtown Wilmington.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.8 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
08/01 AM 5.7 1.0 1.4 N/A Minor
08/01 PM 5.7 1.0 1.7 N/A Minor
09/01 AM 5.8 1.1 1.7 N/A Minor
09/02 PM 5.1 0.4 1.1 N/A None
10/01 AM 4.6 -0.1 0.7 N/A None
10/02 PM 4.5 -0.2 0.6 N/A None
&&
$$
NCZ110-SCZ054-056-080000-
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-240810T0400Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-240808T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
434 PM EDT Wed Aug 7 2024
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT FRIDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7
to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Brunswick County. In South
Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight EDT Friday
night. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this
evening.
* 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.
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-080000-
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-240810T0400Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-240808T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
434 PM EDT Wed Aug 7 2024
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT FRIDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4
to 7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight EDT Friday
night. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this
evening.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
ABW290
WHUS42 KILM 080009
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
809 PM EDT Wed Aug 7 2024
NCZ110-SCZ054-056-080815-
/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-240808T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-240810T0400Z/
Coastal Brunswick-Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
809 PM EDT Wed Aug 7 2024
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT FRIDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS EXPIRED...
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet in the surf zone.
* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Brunswick County. In South
Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...Until midnight EDT Friday night.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-080815-
/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-240808T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-240810T0400Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
809 PM EDT Wed Aug 7 2024
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT FRIDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS EXPIRED...
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...Until midnight EDT Friday night.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
&&
$$
NCZ107-080700-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0083.240808T0300Z-240808T0700Z/
Inland New Hanover-
809 PM EDT Wed Aug 7 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 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...Until 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
08/01 AM 5.7 1.0 1.4 N/A Minor
08/01 PM 5.7 1.0 1.7 N/A Minor
09/01 AM 5.8 1.1 1.7 N/A Minor
09/02 PM 5.1 0.4 1.1 N/A None
10/01 AM 4.6 -0.1 0.7 N/A None
10/02 PM 4.5 -0.2 0.6 N/A None
&&
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Wilmington, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 9:34 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | ILM | Florence | 6 days |
| Aug 5, 10:41 PM EDT | Tropical Storm Warning | ILM | Florence, Georgetown, Horry, Marion, Williamsburg | 63 hr |
| Aug 6, 2:41 AM EDT | High Surf Advisory | ILM | Georgetown, Horry | 3 days |
| Aug 6, 9:09 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | ILM | Georgetown, Williamsburg | 24 min |
| Aug 6, 9:46 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | ILM | Georgetown, Horry, Marion | 5 hr |
| Aug 6, 10:44 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | ILM | Horry, Marion | 18 days |
| Aug 6, 10:44 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | ILM | Dillon, Horry, Marion | 16 days |
| Aug 6, 10:44 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | ILM | Horry | 25 days |
| Aug 6, 10:44 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | ILM | Florence, Marion | 21 days |
| Aug 6, 10:48 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | ILM | Williamsburg | 21 days |
| Aug 6, 11:04 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | ILM | Horry | 4 hr |
| Aug 6, 6:30 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | ILM | Horry | 3 hr |
| Aug 6, 6:30 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | ILM | Horry | 19 min |
| Aug 6, 5:59 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | ILM | 61 min | |
| Aug 6, 7:02 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | ILM | 58 min | |
| Aug 6, 7:56 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | ILM | 112 min | |
| Aug 6, 8:22 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | ILM | 23 min | |
| Aug 6, 8:32 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | ILM | Brunswick | 28 min |
| Aug 6, 8:40 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | ILM | 56 min | |
| Aug 6, 8:57 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | ILM | 33 min | |
| Aug 6, 9:04 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | ILM | Brunswick, Columbus | 26 min |
| Aug 6, 9:38 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | ILM | 52 min | |
| Aug 6, 10:28 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | ILM | 17 min | |
| Aug 6, 12:06 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | ILM | 39 min | |
| Aug 6, 1:07 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | ILM | Brunswick, Columbus | 12 min |
| Aug 6, 1:11 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | ILM | Brunswick | 12 min |
| Aug 6, 3:32 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | ILM | 28 min | |
| Aug 6, 3:34 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | ILM | Pender | 13 days |
| Aug 6, 3:51 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | ILM | Brunswick | 24 min |
| Aug 6, 4:07 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | ILM | Brunswick, Columbus | 38 min |
| Aug 6, 4:20 PM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | ILM | New Hanover | 10 hr |
| Aug 6, 5:56 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | ILM | 34 min |
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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.