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Rip Current Statement 24, NWS Wilmington, NC
NWS Wilmington, NC issued this rip current statement at Aug 17, 2024, 8:00 PM EDT for Georgetown County, Horry County, South Carolina; Brunswick County, New Hanover County, Pender County, North Carolina. It took effect at Aug 18, 2024, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 14 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Aug 17, 2024, 8:00 PM EDT (00:00 UTC)
- In effect from
- Aug 18, 2024, 6:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Aug 18, 2024, 8:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 14 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 00:05 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The nearest sounding before it
Newport, NC (KMHX), launched 00:00Z, 0.0 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
- 2 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -150 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1147 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 22 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 59 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 68 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
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WHUS42 KILM 180000
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
800 PM EDT Sat Aug 17 2024
NCZ107-109-180400-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0091.000000T0000Z-240818T0400Z/
Inland New Hanover-Inland Brunswick-
800 PM EDT Sat Aug 17 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington and Inland Brunswick Counties.
* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina
Road may become impassable. In downtown Wilmington, flooding
expands on Water Street from Orange Street to Red Cross
Street. The lowest portions of Water Street between Princess
and Orange Streets may become impassable. Flooding worsens on
the lowest spots of River Road and adjacent residential roads,
south of River Road Park. Route 133 at Little Mallory Creek
may be flooded. Highway 421 Truck near Carolina Beach Road
begins to flood. Check with local officials for any road
closures or impacts.
* 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
17/09 PM 6.5 1.8 1.6 N/A Minor
18/09 AM 5.6 0.9 1.4 N/A Minor
18/10 PM 6.5 1.8 1.5 N/A Minor
19/10 AM 5.6 0.9 1.2 N/A Minor
19/11 PM 6.4 1.7 1.3 N/A Minor
20/11 AM 6.0 1.3 1.4 N/A Minor
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-180800-
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0024.240818T1000Z-240819T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry-
Coastal Georgetown-
800 PM EDT Sat Aug 17 2024
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SUNDAY THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. In addition, a strong
south to north longshore current will develop by afternoon.
* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New
Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal
Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Sunday through Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water. Longshore currents can sweep
swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and
other hazardous areas.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
NCZ110-180800-
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0024.240818T1000Z-240819T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
800 PM EDT Sat Aug 17 2024
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SUNDAY THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. In addition, a moderate
to possibly strong west to east longshore current will develop
by afternoon.
* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick 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. Longshore currents can sweep
swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and
other hazardous areas.
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.
&&
$$
dch6 follow-up statements
135 WHUS42 KILM 180335 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 1135 PM EDT Sat Aug 17 2024 NCZ107-109-180445- /O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0091.000000T0000Z-240818T0400Z/ Inland New Hanover-Inland Brunswick- 1135 PM EDT Sat Aug 17 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... $$ NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-180900- /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0024.240818T1000Z-240819T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry- Coastal Georgetown- 1135 PM EDT Sat Aug 17 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SUNDAY THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. In addition, a strong south to north longshore current will develop by afternoon. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown 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. Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. 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. && $$ NCZ110-180900- /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0024.240818T1000Z-240819T0000Z/ Coastal Brunswick- 1135 PM EDT Sat Aug 17 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SUNDAY THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. In addition, a moderate to possibly strong west to east longshore current will develop by afternoon. * WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Sunday through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ LEW
774
WHUS42 KILM 180639
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
239 AM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024
NCZ107-181500-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0092.240818T1200Z-240818T1500Z/
Inland New Hanover-
239 AM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 11 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
* 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 8 AM to 11 AM EDT this morning.
* 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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
18/09 AM 5.6 0.9 1.4 N/A Minor
18/09 PM 6.4 1.7 1.4 N/A Minor
19/10 AM 5.7 1.0 1.3 N/A Minor
19/10 PM 6.4 1.7 1.3 N/A Minor
20/11 AM 6.0 1.3 1.4 N/A Minor
20/11 PM 6.7 2.0 1.5 N/A Minor
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-181500-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0024.240818T1000Z-240819T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry-
Coastal Georgetown-
239 AM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. In addition, a strong
south to north longshore current will develop by afternoon.
* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New
Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal
Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Sunday through Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water. Longshore currents can sweep
swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and
other hazardous areas.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
NCZ110-181500-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0024.240818T1000Z-240819T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
239 AM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. In addition, a
moderate to possibly strong west to east longshore current
will develop by afternoon.
* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick 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. Longshore currents can sweep
swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and
other hazardous areas.
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.
&&
$$
LEW042 WHUS42 KILM 181505 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 1105 AM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024 NCZ107-181615- /O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0092.000000T0000Z-240818T1500Z/ Inland New Hanover- 1105 AM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... $$ NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-182315- /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-240819T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry- Coastal Georgetown- 1105 AM EDT Sun Aug 18 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 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. && $$ NCZ110-182315- /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-240819T0000Z/ Coastal Brunswick- 1105 AM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
676 WHUS42 KILM 181519 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 1119 AM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024 SCZ054-056-190000- /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-240819T0000Z/ Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown- 1119 AM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...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. && $$ NCZ110-190000- /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-240819T0000Z/ Coastal Brunswick- 1119 AM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ NCZ106-108-190000- /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-240819T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover- 1119 AM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...HAZARDOUS SHOREBREAK EXPECTED ESPECIALLY AROUND HIGH TIDE LATER THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. In addition, hazardous shorebreak with large waves breaking directly onto the shoreline can be powerful and cause significant injuries to swimmers. 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. && $$
411
WHUS42 KILM 181835
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
235 PM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024
NCZ107-190400-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0093.240818T2300Z-240819T0400Z/
Inland New Hanover-
235 PM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
* WHAT...One to two feet 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 7 PM this evening to midnight EDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina
Road may become impassable. In downtown Wilmington, flooding
expands on Water Street from Orange Street to Red Cross
Street. The lowest portions of Water Street between Princess
and Orange Streets may become impassable. Flooding worsens on
the lowest spots of River Road and adjacent residential roads,
south of River Road Park. Route 133 at Little Mallory Creek
may be flooded. Highway 421 Truck near Carolina Beach Road
begins to flood. Check with local officials for any road
closures or impacts.
* 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
18/10 PM 6.7 2.0 1.7 N/A Minor
19/10 AM 5.8 1.1 1.4 N/A Minor
19/10 PM 6.5 1.8 1.4 N/A Minor
20/11 AM 6.1 1.4 1.5 N/A Minor
20/11 PM 6.7 2.0 1.5 N/A Minor
21/12 PM 6.4 1.7 1.7 N/A Minor
&&
$$
NCZ109-190400-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0093.240818T2300Z-240819T0400Z/
Inland Brunswick-
235 PM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Inland Brunswick County.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to midnight EDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina
Road may become impassable. In downtown Wilmington, flooding
expands on Water Street from Orange Street to Red Cross
Street. The lowest portions of Water Street between Princess
and Orange Streets may become impassable. Flooding worsens on
the lowest spots of River Road and adjacent residential roads,
south of River Road Park. Route 133 at Little Mallory Creek
may be flooded. Highway 421 Truck near Carolina Beach Road
begins to flood. Check with local officials for any road
closures or impacts.
* 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
18/10 PM 6.7 2.0 1.7 N/A Minor
19/10 AM 5.8 1.1 1.4 N/A Minor
19/10 PM 6.5 1.8 1.4 N/A Minor
20/11 AM 6.1 1.4 1.5 N/A Minor
20/11 PM 6.7 2.0 1.5 N/A Minor
21/12 PM 6.4 1.7 1.7 N/A Minor
&&
$$
SCZ054-056-190000-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-240819T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
235 PM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
NCZ110-190000-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-240819T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
235 PM EDT Sun Aug 18 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.
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-190000-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-240819T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
235 PM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$063
WHUS42 KILM 190007
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
807 PM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024
NCZ106-108-110-SCZ054-056-190115-
/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-240819T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
807 PM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS EXPIRED...
$$
NCZ107-190400-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0093.000000T0000Z-240819T0400Z/
Inland New Hanover-
807 PM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to midnight EDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina
Road may become impassable. In downtown Wilmington, flooding
expands on Water Street from Orange Street to Red Cross
Street. The lowest portions of Water Street between Princess
and Orange Streets may become impassable. Flooding worsens on
the lowest spots of River Road and adjacent residential roads,
south of River Road Park. Route 133 at Little Mallory Creek
may be flooded. Highway 421 Truck near Carolina Beach Road
begins to flood. Check with local officials for any road
closures or impacts.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.8 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
18/10 PM 6.7 2.0 1.7 N/A Minor
19/10 AM 5.8 1.1 1.4 N/A Minor
19/10 PM 6.5 1.8 1.4 N/A Minor
20/11 AM 6.1 1.4 1.5 N/A Minor
20/11 PM 6.7 2.0 1.5 N/A Minor
21/12 PM 6.4 1.7 1.7 N/A Minor
&&
$$
NCZ109-190400-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0093.000000T0000Z-240819T0400Z/
Inland Brunswick-
807 PM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Inland Brunswick County.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to midnight EDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina
Road may become impassable. In downtown Wilmington, flooding
expands on Water Street from Orange Street to Red Cross
Street. The lowest portions of Water Street between Princess
and Orange Streets may become impassable. Flooding worsens on
the lowest spots of River Road and adjacent residential roads,
south of River Road Park. Route 133 at Little Mallory Creek
may be flooded. Highway 421 Truck near Carolina Beach Road
begins to flood. Check with local officials for any road
closures or impacts.
* 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
18/10 PM 6.7 2.0 1.7 N/A Minor
19/10 AM 5.8 1.1 1.4 N/A Minor
19/10 PM 6.5 1.8 1.4 N/A Minor
20/11 AM 6.1 1.4 1.5 N/A Minor
20/11 PM 6.7 2.0 1.5 N/A Minor
21/12 PM 6.4 1.7 1.7 N/A Minor
&&
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Wilmington, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 6:25 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILM | Florence | 65 min |
| Aug 18, 6:49 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILM | Florence, Horry, Marion | 41 min |
| Aug 18, 7:16 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILM | Dillon | 44 min |
| Aug 18, 7:30 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILM | Horry | 60 min |
| Aug 18, 7:39 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILM | Marion | 51 min |
| Aug 18, 7:54 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILM | Horry, Marion | 36 min |
| Aug 18, 2:39 AM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | ILM | New Hanover | 8 hr |
| Aug 18, 2:35 PM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | ILM | Brunswick, New Hanover | 9 hr |
| Aug 18, 6:47 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILM | Bladen | 58 min |
| Aug 18, 7:45 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILM | Bladen | 45 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.