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Rip Current Statement 28, NWS Wilmington, NC
NWS Wilmington, NC issued this rip current statement at Sep 13, 2024, 8:35 PM EDT for New Hanover County, Pender County, North Carolina. It took effect at Sep 14, 2024, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 14 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Sep 13, 2024, 8:35 PM EDT (00:35 UTC)
- In effect from
- Sep 14, 2024, 6:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Sep 14, 2024, 8:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 14 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Wilmington, NC
Counties New Hanover County, NC, Pender County, NC
The radar
The Wilmington radar (KLTX), 65 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:35 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Newport, NC (KMHX), launched 00:00Z, 0.6 hours before the alert went out and 103 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
- 9 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -152 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 901 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 6 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -72 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- -59 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
812 WHUS42 KILM 140035 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 835 PM EDT Fri Sep 13 2024 NCZ110-SCZ054-056-140900- /O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0040.240914T1000Z-240915T0000Z/ Coastal Brunswick-Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown- 835 PM EDT Fri Sep 13 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current along the east facing beaches, and a strong east to west longshore current along the south facing beaches. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Brunswick County. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Saturday through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into. && $$ NCZ106-108-140900- /O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0028.240914T1000Z-240915T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover- 835 PM EDT Fri Sep 13 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. There is a strong north to south longshore current also expected. * WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Saturday through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ IGB
5 follow-up statements
414 WHUS42 KILM 140735 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 335 AM EDT Sat Sep 14 2024 NCZ106-108-142000- /O.NEW.KILM.SU.Y.0007.240915T0500Z-240917T1200Z/ /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0028.240914T1000Z-240915T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover- 335 AM EDT Sat Sep 14 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SUNDAY TO 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 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 1 AM Sunday to 8 AM EDT Tuesday. * 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. && $$ NCZ110-SCZ054-056-142000- /O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0040.240914T1000Z-240915T0000Z/ Coastal Brunswick-Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown- 335 AM EDT Sat Sep 14 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Brunswick County. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into. && $$
777 WHUS42 KILM 140850 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 450 AM EDT Sat Sep 14 2024 NCZ106-108-142000- /O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0007.240915T0500Z-240917T1200Z/ /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0028.240914T1000Z-240915T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover- 450 AM EDT Sat Sep 14 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SUNDAY TO 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 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 1 AM Sunday to 8 AM EDT Tuesday. * 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. && $$ NCZ110-SCZ054-056-142000- /O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0040.240914T1000Z-240915T0000Z/ Coastal Brunswick-Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown- 450 AM EDT Sat Sep 14 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current along the east facing beaches and a strong east to west longshore current along the south facing beaches. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Brunswick County. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into. && $$
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WHUS42 KILM 141853
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
253 PM EDT Sat Sep 14 2024
NCZ106-108-150300-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0105.240914T2000Z-240915T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0007.240915T0500Z-240917T1200Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-240915T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
253 PM EDT Sat Sep 14 2024
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SUNDAY TO 8 AM
EDT TUESDAY...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of
inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory,
large breaking waves of 6 to 9 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 1 AM Sunday to 8 AM
EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal
Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal
flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or
impacts. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
* 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.
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.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
14/05 PM 6.3 1.8 1.3 5 Minor
15/05 AM 5.4 0.9 1.2 5-6 None
15/06 PM 7.2 2.7 1.9 7-8 Minor
16/06 AM 7.3 2.8 2.6 8 Minor
16/06 PM 6.1 1.6 0.8 7 Minor
17/07 AM 5.5 1.0 0.4 4-5 None
&&
$$
NCZ110-150000-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0105.240914T2000Z-240915T0000Z/
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Coastal Brunswick-
253 PM EDT Sat Sep 14 2024
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, Strong east to west
longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip
currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot
of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas
near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal
Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal
flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or
impacts. Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers
into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas.
It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to
return to shore.
* 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.
Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with
lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may
be swept into.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
14/05 PM 6.3 1.8 1.3 5 Minor
15/05 AM 5.4 0.9 1.2 5-6 None
15/06 PM 7.2 2.7 1.9 7-8 Minor
16/06 AM 7.3 2.8 2.6 8 Minor
16/06 PM 6.1 1.6 0.8 7 Minor
17/07 AM 5.5 1.0 0.4 4-5 None
&&
$$
SCZ054-056-150000-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0105.240914T2000Z-240914T2200Z/
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0040.000000T0000Z-240915T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
253 PM EDT Sat Sep 14 2024
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, Strong north to south
longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of
inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this
evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 PM EDT this
evening.
* IMPACTS...Vulnerable causeways to and from local beaches may
experience minor coastal flooding. Low-lying roads and
locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal
creeks may observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local
officials for the latest information regarding coastal flood
impacts and closures. Longshore currents can sweep swimmers
and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other
hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making
it difficult to return to shore.
* 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.
Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with
lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may
be swept into.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Springmaid Pier at Myrtle Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 8.5 ft, Major 10.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 2.9 ft, Major 4.9 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
14/05 PM 7.1 1.5 1.0 4 Minor
15/06 AM 6.1 0.5 1.1 4 None
15/06 PM 7.9 2.3 1.5 5-6 Minor
16/06 AM 6.8 1.2 1.2 6 None
16/07 PM 6.5 0.9 -0.1 5 None
17/07 AM 6.0 0.4 -0.1 3-4 None
&&
$$
31387 WHUS42 KILM 142247 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 647 PM EDT Sat Sep 14 2024 NCZ106-108-150700- /O.CAN.KILM.CF.Y.0105.000000T0000Z-240915T0000Z/ /O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0007.240915T0500Z-240917T1200Z/ /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-240915T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover- 647 PM EDT Sat Sep 14 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SUNDAY TO 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 1 AM Sunday to 8 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ NCZ110-150000- /O.CAN.KILM.CF.Y.0105.000000T0000Z-240915T0000Z/ /O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0040.000000T0000Z-240915T0000Z/ Coastal Brunswick- 647 PM EDT Sat Sep 14 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Strong east to west longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into. && $$ SCZ054-056-150000- /O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0040.000000T0000Z-240915T0000Z/ Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown- 647 PM EDT Sat Sep 14 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY EXPIRED... * WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into. && $$ DCH
974 WHUS42 KILM 142347 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 747 PM EDT Sat Sep 14 2024 NCZ106-108-150800- /O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-240915T0000Z/ /O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0007.240915T0500Z-240917T1200Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover- 747 PM EDT Sat Sep 14 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SUNDAY TO 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM Sunday to 8 AM EDT Tuesday. * 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. && $$ NCZ110-SCZ054-056-150100- /O.EXP.KILM.BH.S.0040.000000T0000Z-240915T0000Z/ Coastal Brunswick-Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown- 747 PM EDT Sat Sep 14 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... $$ IGB
The office that day
Everything else NWS Wilmington, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 8:35 PM EDT | Beach Hazards Statement | ILM | Brunswick | 23 hr |
| Sep 14, 3:35 AM EDT | High Surf Advisory | ILM | New Hanover, Pender | 71 hr |
| Sep 14, 2:53 PM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | ILM | Brunswick, New Hanover, Pender | 4 hr |
| Sep 14, 3:29 PM EDT | Gale Watch | ILM | 12 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.