Alert archive / South Carolina / Rip Current Statements in 2024
Rip Current Statement 33, NWS Wilmington, NC
NWS Wilmington, NC issued this rip current statement at Oct 5, 2024, 8:20 PM EDT for Georgetown County, Horry County, South Carolina; New Hanover County, Pender County, North Carolina. It took effect at Oct 6, 2024, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 14 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Oct 5, 2024, 8:20 PM EDT (00:20 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 6, 2024, 6:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Oct 6, 2024, 7:51 PM EDT
- In force
- 14 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Wilmington, NC
Counties New Hanover County, NC, Pender County, NC, Georgetown County, SC, Horry County, SC
The radar
The Wilmington radar (KLTX), 7 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:22 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Newport, NC (KMHX), launched 00:00Z, 0.3 hours before the alert went out and 172 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
- 65 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -123 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 914 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 19 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 15 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 44 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
979
WHUS42 KILM 060020
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
820 PM EDT Sat Oct 5 2024
NCZ107-060600-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0133.241006T0200Z-241006T0600Z/
Inland New Hanover-
820 PM EDT Sat Oct 5 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Sunday.
* 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
06/12 AM 5.6 0.9 1.3 N/A Minor
06/12 PM 6.1 1.4 1.2 N/A Minor
07/12 AM 5.4 0.7 1.2 N/A None
07/12 PM 6.1 1.4 1.2 N/A Minor
08/01 AM 5.4 0.7 1.2 N/A None
08/01 PM 6.2 1.5 1.3 N/A Minor
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-060900-
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0033.241006T1000Z-241007T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
820 PM EDT Sat Oct 5 2024
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SUNDAY THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. Moderate north to south
longshore current expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Sunday through Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
dch4 follow-up statements
423 WHUS42 KILM 060546 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 146 AM EDT Sun Oct 6 2024 NCZ107-060700- /O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0133.000000T0000Z-241006T0600Z/ Inland New Hanover- 146 AM EDT Sun Oct 6 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 2 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING... $$ NCZ106-108-061400- /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0033.241006T1000Z-241007T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover- 146 AM EDT Sun Oct 6 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
704
WHUS42 KILM 060654
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
254 AM EDT Sun Oct 6 2024
NCZ107-062000-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0134.241006T1400Z-241006T2000Z/
Inland New Hanover-
254 AM EDT Sun Oct 6 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...From 10 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 foot in depth.
In downtown Wilmington, sections of Water Street observe minor
flooding up to one half foot in depth. 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
06/12 PM 6.1 1.4 1.2 N/A Minor
07/12 AM 5.4 0.7 1.2 N/A None
07/12 PM 6.1 1.4 1.2 N/A Minor
08/01 AM 5.4 0.7 1.2 N/A None
08/01 PM 6.1 1.4 1.2 N/A Minor
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-062000-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0033.241006T1000Z-241007T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
254 AM EDT Sun Oct 6 2024
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT this morning through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$563
WHUS42 KILM 061834
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
234 PM EDT Sun Oct 6 2024
NCZ107-070800-
/O.EXT.KILM.CF.Y.0134.000000T0000Z-241007T1900Z/
Inland New Hanover-
234 PM EDT Sun Oct 6 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one 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 3 PM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina
Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one foot in depth.
In downtown Wilmington, sections of Water Street observe minor
flooding up to one half foot in depth. 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
07/12 AM 5.5 0.8 1.3 N/A Minor
07/12 PM 6.1 1.4 1.2 N/A Minor
08/01 AM 5.4 0.7 1.2 N/A None
08/01 PM 6.1 1.4 1.2 N/A Minor
09/02 AM 5.6 0.9 1.5 N/A Minor
&&
$$
SCZ054-056-070000-
/O.EXA.KILM.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-241007T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
234 PM EDT Sun Oct 6 2024
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-070000-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-241007T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
234 PM EDT Sun Oct 6 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.
&&
$$
21402
WHUS42 KILM 062351
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
751 PM EDT Sun Oct 6 2024
NCZ106-108-SCZ056-071000-
/O.CAN.KILM.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-241007T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0034.241007T1000Z-241008T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Georgetown-
751 PM EDT Sun Oct 6 2024
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT MONDAY THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New
Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown County.
* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Monday through Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
SCZ054-070100-
/O.CAN.KILM.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-241007T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-
751 PM EDT Sun Oct 6 2024
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED...
Moderate risk of rip currents for Monday.
$$
NCZ107-071000-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0134.000000T0000Z-241007T1900Z/
Inland New Hanover-
751 PM EDT Sun Oct 6 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT
MONDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...During the high tide cycles Sunday night and midday
Monday.
* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina
Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one foot in depth.
In downtown Wilmington, sections of Water Street observe minor
flooding up to one half foot in depth. Check with local
officials for any road closures or impacts.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.8 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
07/12 AM 5.5 0.8 1.3 N/A Minor
07/12 PM 6.1 1.4 1.2 N/A Minor
08/01 AM 5.4 0.7 1.2 N/A None
08/01 PM 6.1 1.4 1.2 N/A Minor
09/02 AM 5.6 0.9 1.5 N/A Minor
09/02 PM 6.4 1.7 1.5 N/A Minor
&&
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Wilmington, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 7:51 PM EDT | Rip Current Statement | ILM | Georgetown, Horry | 24 hr |
| Oct 6, 2:54 AM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | ILM | New Hanover | 36 hr |
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Sources
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