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Rip Current Statement 22, NWS Wilmington, NC

August 8, 2024Georgetown County, Horry County, South Carolina; Brunswick County, New Hanover County, Pender County, North Carolina

NWS Wilmington, NC issued this rip current statement at Aug 8, 2024, 4:21 AM EDT for Georgetown County, Horry County, South Carolina; Brunswick County, New Hanover County, Pender County, North Carolina. It took effect at Aug 8, 2024, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 38 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Aug 8, 2024, 4:21 AM EDT (08:21 UTC)
In effect from
Aug 8, 2024, 6:00 AM EDT
Expired
Aug 9, 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 08:21 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, 8.4 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Newport, NC at 00:00Z on 2024-08-08Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1118 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 2024-08-08The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 221 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
1118 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-14 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
734 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
35 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
221 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
253 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.9
Supercell composite
13.6

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The text

As transmitted.

074 
WHUS42 KILM 080821
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
421 AM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024

NCZ107-081930-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0084.240808T1500Z-240808T2000Z/
Inland New Hanover-
421 AM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS
MORNING TO 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* 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 AM this morning to 4 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina 
  Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one half foot in 
  depth. In downtown Wilmington, a block of Water Street 
  observes minor flooding up to one quarter foot in depth.

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 PM     5.9        1.2        1.9       N/A     Minor    
 09/01 AM     5.8        1.1        1.7       N/A     Minor    
 09/02 PM     5.4        0.7        1.4       N/A      None    
 10/01 AM     5.0        0.3        1.1       N/A      None    
 10/02 PM     4.8        0.1        0.9       N/A      None    
 11/02 AM     4.7        0.0        0.9       N/A      None

&&

$$

NCZ110-SCZ054-056-081930-
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0022.240808T1000Z-240809T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-240810T0400Z/
Coastal Brunswick-Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
421 AM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT FRIDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH 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 expected.

* 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.

&&

$$

NCZ106-108-081930-
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0022.240808T1000Z-240809T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-240810T0400Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
421 AM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT FRIDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH 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 expected.

* 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, 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.

&&

$$

11
7 follow-up statements
785 
WHUS42 KILM 081516
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1116 AM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024

NCZ107-082000-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0084.000000T0000Z-240808T2000Z/
Inland New Hanover-
1116 AM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* 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 4 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina 
  Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one half foot in 
  depth. In downtown Wilmington, a block of Water Street 
  observes minor flooding up to one quarter foot in depth.

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 PM     5.9        1.2        1.9       N/A     Minor    
 09/01 AM     5.8        1.1        1.7       N/A     Minor    
 09/02 PM     5.4        0.7        1.4       N/A      None    
 10/01 AM     5.0        0.3        1.1       N/A      None    
 10/02 PM     4.8        0.1        0.9       N/A      None    
 11/02 AM     4.7        0.0        0.9       N/A      None

&&

$$

NCZ110-SCZ054-056-090000-
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-240810T0400Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-240809T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
1116 AM EDT Thu Aug 8 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 up to
  7 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.

&&

$$

NCZ106-108-090000-
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-240810T0400Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-240809T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
1116 AM EDT Thu Aug 8 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 5 to
  8 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
  dangerous rip currents. There is also a strong south to north
  longshore current expected. 

* 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.

&&

$$

21
090 
WHUS42 KILM 081954
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
354 PM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024

NCZ107-090000-
/O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0084.000000T0000Z-240808T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0085.240809T0400Z-240809T0800Z/
Inland New Hanover-
354 PM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 4 AM
EDT FRIDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level 
  expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal 
  waterways.

* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown 
  Wilmington.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 4 AM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina 
  Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one half foot in 
  depth. In downtown Wilmington, a block of Water Street 
  observes minor flooding up to one quarter foot in depth.

* 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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 09/01 AM     5.8        1.1        1.7       N/A     Minor    
 09/02 PM     5.3        0.6        1.3       N/A      None    
 10/01 AM     4.8        0.1        0.9       N/A      None    
 10/02 PM     4.7        0.0        0.8       N/A      None    
 11/02 AM     4.6       -0.1        0.8       N/A      None

&&

$$

NCZ110-SCZ054-056-090000-
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-240810T0400Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-240809T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
354 PM EDT Thu Aug 8 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 up 
  to 7 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.

&&

$$

NCZ106-108-090000-
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-240810T0400Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-240809T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
354 PM EDT Thu Aug 8 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 5 to
  8 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.

&&

$$

ABW
114 
WHUS42 KILM 082353
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
753 PM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024

NCZ107-090800-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0085.240809T0400Z-240809T0800Z/
Inland New Hanover-
753 PM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 4 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level 
  expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal 
  waterways.

* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown 
  Wilmington.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 4 AM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina 
  Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one half foot in 
  depth. In downtown Wilmington, a block of Water Street 
  observes minor flooding up to one quarter foot in depth.

* 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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 09/01 AM     5.8        1.1        1.7       N/A     Minor    
 09/02 PM     5.3        0.6        1.3       N/A      None    
 10/01 AM     4.8        0.1        0.9       N/A      None    
 10/02 PM     4.7        0.0        0.8       N/A      None    
 11/02 AM     4.6       -0.1        0.8       N/A      None    
 11/03 PM     4.8        0.1        0.8       N/A      None

&&

$$

NCZ110-SCZ054-056-090800-
/O.EXT.KILM.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-240810T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-240810T0400Z/
Coastal Brunswick-Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
753 PM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY 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 3 to 6 feet
  in the surf zone. Strong south to north longshore current for
  east-facing beaches.

* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Brunswick County. In South 
  Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday 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.

&&

$$

NCZ106-108-090800-
/O.EXT.KILM.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-240810T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-240810T0400Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
753 PM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY 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 3 to 6 feet
  in the surf zone. Strong south to north longshore current.

* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday 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.

&&

$$

19
876 
WHUS42 KILM 090703
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
303 AM EDT Fri Aug 9 2024

NCZ107-090815-
/O.CAN.KILM.CF.Y.0085.000000T0000Z-240809T0800Z/
Inland New Hanover-
303 AM EDT Fri Aug 9 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

NCZ106-108-110-SCZ054-056-100000-
/O.CAN.KILM.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-240810T0400Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-240810T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
303 AM EDT Fri Aug 9 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender, Coastal New Hanover 
  and Coastal Brunswick Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal 
  Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

LEW
487 
WHUS42 KILM 090914
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
514 AM EDT Fri Aug 9 2024

NCZ106-108-110-SCZ054-056-091715-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-240810T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
514 AM EDT Fri Aug 9 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. In addition, strong south to
  north longshore currents expected, except moderate west to east
  longshore currents along Brunswick County Beaches. 

* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender, Coastal New Hanover 
  and Coastal Brunswick Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal 
  Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.

* WHEN...Through 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.

&&

$$
dch
910 
WHUS42 KILM 091506
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1106 AM EDT Fri Aug 9 2024

NCZ106-108-110-SCZ054-056-100000-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-240810T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
1106 AM EDT Fri Aug 9 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. In addition, strong south to
  north longshore currents expected, except for a moderate west 
  to east longshore currents along Brunswick County beaches.

* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender, Coastal New Hanover 
  and Coastal Brunswick Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal 
  Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

21
417 
WHUS42 KILM 092354
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
754 PM EDT Fri Aug 9 2024

NCZ106-108-110-SCZ054-056-100100-
/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-240810T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
754 PM EDT Fri Aug 9 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

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The office that day

Everything else NWS Wilmington, NC issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 7, 8:15 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningILMHorry19 hr
Aug 7, 8:36 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningILMDillon, Florence, Horry, Marion, Williamsburg17 hr
Aug 7, 9:53 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningILMDillon7 hr
Aug 8, 12:19 AM EDTFlash Flood WarningILMDarlington, Florence, Marlboro5 hr
Aug 8, 5:20 AM EDTFlash Flood WarningILMDillon, Marlboro9 hr
Aug 8, 9:05 AM EDTFlash Flood Warning Considerable damage threatILMMarlboro50 hr
Aug 8, 10:44 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningILMHorry21 days
Aug 7, 8:05 PM EDTFlash Flood Warning EmergencyILMBladen, Columbus, New Hanover, Pender, Robeson20 hr
Aug 7, 8:47 PM EDTTornado WarningILMBladen28 min
Aug 7, 10:59 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningILMBrunswick, New Hanover, Pender6 hr
Aug 7, 11:51 PM EDTTornado WarningILMNew Hanover, Pender24 min
Aug 8, 2:51 AM EDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryILMNew Hanover13 hr
Aug 8, 5:14 AM EDTFlash Flood WarningILMBrunswick, New Hanover, Pender11 hr
Aug 8, 10:44 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningILMBladen21 days
Aug 8, 11:20 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryILM37 hr
Aug 8, 3:54 PM EDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryILMNew Hanover11 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.