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Rip Current Statement 22, NWS Wilmington, NC
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.
- 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
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.
&&
$$
117 follow-up statements
785
WHUS42 KILM 081516
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1116 AM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024
NCZ107-082000-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0084.000000T0000Z-240808T2000Z/
Inland New Hanover-
1116 AM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in
low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina
Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one half foot in
depth. In downtown Wilmington, a block of Water Street
observes minor flooding up to one quarter foot in depth.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.8 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
08/01 PM 5.9 1.2 1.9 N/A Minor
09/01 AM 5.8 1.1 1.7 N/A Minor
09/02 PM 5.4 0.7 1.4 N/A None
10/01 AM 5.0 0.3 1.1 N/A None
10/02 PM 4.8 0.1 0.9 N/A None
11/02 AM 4.7 0.0 0.9 N/A None
&&
$$
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.
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-090000-
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-240810T0400Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-240809T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
1116 AM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT FRIDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to
8 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents. There is also a strong south to north
longshore current expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight EDT Friday
night. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this
evening.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
21090
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.
&&
$$
ABW114
WHUS42 KILM 082353
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
753 PM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024
NCZ107-090800-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0085.240809T0400Z-240809T0800Z/
Inland New Hanover-
753 PM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 4 AM EDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 4 AM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina
Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one half foot in
depth. In downtown Wilmington, a block of Water Street
observes minor flooding up to one quarter foot in depth.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.8 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
09/01 AM 5.8 1.1 1.7 N/A Minor
09/02 PM 5.3 0.6 1.3 N/A None
10/01 AM 4.8 0.1 0.9 N/A None
10/02 PM 4.7 0.0 0.8 N/A None
11/02 AM 4.6 -0.1 0.8 N/A None
11/03 PM 4.8 0.1 0.8 N/A None
&&
$$
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.
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-090800-
/O.EXT.KILM.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-240810T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-240810T0400Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
753 PM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT FRIDAY
NIGHT...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 to 6 feet
in the surf zone. Strong south to north longshore current.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday evening.
For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight EDT Friday night.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
19876 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... | $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Wilmington, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 8:15 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | ILM | Horry | 19 hr |
| Aug 7, 8:36 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | ILM | Dillon, Florence, Horry, Marion, Williamsburg | 17 hr |
| Aug 7, 9:53 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | ILM | Dillon | 7 hr |
| Aug 8, 12:19 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | ILM | Darlington, Florence, Marlboro | 5 hr |
| Aug 8, 5:20 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | ILM | Dillon, Marlboro | 9 hr |
| Aug 8, 9:05 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | ILM | Marlboro | 50 hr |
| Aug 8, 10:44 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | ILM | Horry | 21 days |
| Aug 7, 8:05 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | ILM | Bladen, Columbus, New Hanover, Pender, Robeson | 20 hr |
| Aug 7, 8:47 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | ILM | Bladen | 28 min |
| Aug 7, 10:59 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | ILM | Brunswick, New Hanover, Pender | 6 hr |
| Aug 7, 11:51 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | ILM | New Hanover, Pender | 24 min |
| Aug 8, 2:51 AM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | ILM | New Hanover | 13 hr |
| Aug 8, 5:14 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | ILM | Brunswick, New Hanover, Pender | 11 hr |
| Aug 8, 10:44 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | ILM | Bladen | 21 days |
| Aug 8, 11:20 AM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | ILM | 37 hr | |
| Aug 8, 3:54 PM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | ILM | New Hanover | 11 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.