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Rip Current Statement 36, NWS Wilmington, NC
NWS Wilmington, NC issued this rip current statement at Oct 9, 2024, 7:48 PM EDT for Georgetown County, Horry County, South Carolina; New Hanover County, Pender County, North Carolina. It took effect at Oct 10, 2024, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 14 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Oct 9, 2024, 7:48 PM EDT (23:48 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 10, 2024, 6:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Oct 10, 2024, 8:00 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 23:47 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Newport, NC (KMHX), launched 12:00Z, 11.8 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
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1545 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 26 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -12 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 22 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
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WHUS42 KILM 092348
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
748 PM EDT Wed Oct 9 2024
SCZ054-056-101000-
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/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0036.241010T1000Z-241011T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
748 PM EDT Wed Oct 9 2024
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO NOON EDT
FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THURSDAY THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to
7 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents expected. Also, strong north to south
longshore current expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM Thursday to noon
EDT Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT
Thursday through Thursday 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.
&&
$$
NCZ107-101000-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0136.000000T0000Z-241010T2100Z/
Inland New Hanover-
748 PM EDT Wed Oct 9 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...The lowest portions of Battleship Road and USS North
Carolina Road observe minor coastal flooding of about one foot
in depth. In downtown Wilmington, several blocks of Water
Street observe shallow flooding from one half to one foot in
depth. The low-lying areas along River Road and adjacent
residential roads, south of River Road Park, will begin to
flood. Route 133 at Little Mallory Creek may begin to flood.
Check with local officials for any road closures or impacts.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.8 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
10/01 AM 5.6 0.9 1.2 N/A Minor
10/02 PM 6.7 2.0 1.2 N/A Minor
11/04 AM 5.4 0.7 1.2 N/A None
11/04 PM 6.0 1.3 1.1 N/A Minor
12/03 AM 5.0 0.3 1.1 N/A None
12/03 PM 5.7 1.0 0.9 N/A Minor
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-101000-
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0036.241010T1000Z-241011T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
748 PM EDT Wed Oct 9 2024
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THURSDAY THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. Also, strong north to
south longshore current expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Thursday through Thursday 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.
&&
$$
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WHUS42 KILM 100730
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
330 AM EDT Thu Oct 10 2024
NCZ107-102000-
/O.CAN.KILM.CF.Y.0136.000000T0000Z-241010T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0137.241010T1600Z-241010T2100Z/
Inland New Hanover-
330 AM EDT Thu Oct 10 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 5 PM EDT
THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...From noon today to 5 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina
Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one foot in depth.
In downtown Wilmington, sections of Water Street observe minor
flooding up to one half foot in depth. Check with local
officials for any road closures or impacts.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.8 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
10/03 AM 5.0 0.3 1.5 N/A None
10/02 PM 6.0 1.3 0.5 N/A Minor
11/04 AM 5.5 0.8 1.3 N/A Minor
11/04 PM 6.0 1.3 1.1 N/A Minor
12/03 AM 4.8 0.1 0.9 N/A None
12/03 PM 5.5 0.8 0.7 N/A Minor
&&
$$
SCZ054-056-102000-
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/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0009.241010T1000Z-241011T1600Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0036.241010T1000Z-241011T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
330 AM EDT Thu Oct 10 2024
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5
to 7 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current
Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. 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 High Surf Advisory, until noon EDT Friday. For
the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening. For the
Coastal Flood Advisory, from 1 PM to 4 PM EDT this afternoon.
* 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. 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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
10/02 PM 7.0 1.4 1.5 5 Minor
11/02 AM 5.7 0.1 1.2 5 None
11/03 PM 6.4 0.8 0.8 3 None
12/03 AM 5.3 -0.3 0.6 2-3 None
12/04 PM 6.3 0.7 0.5 2 None
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-102000-
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/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0036.241010T1000Z-241011T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
330 AM EDT Thu Oct 10 2024
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
expected. 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 Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 1 PM to 4 PM EDT this
afternoon.
* 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. 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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
10/02 PM 6.0 1.5 0.5 5 Minor
11/02 AM 5.0 0.5 1.4 5 None
11/02 PM 5.9 1.4 1.3 4 None
12/03 AM 4.7 0.2 0.9 3 None
12/03 PM 5.4 0.9 0.7 3 None
&&
$$
NCZ110-102000-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0137.241010T1700Z-241010T2000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
330 AM EDT Thu Oct 10 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM 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...Coastal Brunswick County.
* WHEN...From 1 PM to 4 PM EDT this afternoon.
* 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.
* 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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
10/02 PM 6.0 1.5 0.5 5 Minor
11/02 AM 5.0 0.5 1.4 5 None
11/02 PM 5.9 1.4 1.3 4 None
12/03 AM 4.7 0.2 0.9 3 None
12/03 PM 5.4 0.9 0.7 3 None
&&
$$770
WHUS42 KILM 100946
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
546 AM EDT Thu Oct 10 2024
SCZ054-056-102000-
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0009.241010T1000Z-241011T1600Z/
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0137.241010T1700Z-241010T2000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0036.241010T1000Z-241011T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
546 AM EDT Thu Oct 10 2024
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 4 PM EDT
THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5
to 7 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current
Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. 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 High Surf Advisory, until noon EDT Friday. For
the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening. For the
Coastal Flood Advisory, from 1 PM to 4 PM EDT this afternoon.
* 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. 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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
10/02 PM 7.0 1.4 1.5 5 Minor
11/02 AM 5.7 0.1 1.2 5 None
11/03 PM 6.4 0.8 0.8 3 None
12/03 AM 5.3 -0.3 0.6 2-3 None
12/04 PM 6.3 0.7 0.5 2 None
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-102000-
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/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0036.241010T1000Z-241011T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
546 AM EDT Thu Oct 10 2024
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 4 PM EDT
THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
expected. 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 Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 1 PM to 4 PM EDT this
afternoon.
* 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. 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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
10/02 PM 6.0 1.5 0.5 5 Minor
11/02 AM 5.0 0.5 1.4 5 None
11/02 PM 5.9 1.4 1.3 4 None
12/03 AM 4.7 0.2 0.9 3 None
12/03 PM 5.4 0.9 0.7 3 None
13/03 AM 4.2 -0.3 0.2 2 None
&&
$$
NCZ107-102000-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0137.241010T1600Z-241010T2100Z/
Inland New Hanover-
546 AM EDT Thu Oct 10 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO
5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...From noon today to 5 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina
Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one half foot in
depth. In downtown Wilmington, a block of Water Street
observes minor flooding up to one quarter foot in depth.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.8 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
10/03 PM 5.9 1.2 0.9 N/A Minor
11/04 AM 5.5 0.8 1.3 N/A Minor
11/04 PM 6.0 1.3 1.1 N/A Minor
12/04 AM 5.5 0.8 1.9 N/A Minor
12/04 PM 5.4 0.7 0.6 N/A None
&&
$$
NCZ110-102000-
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Coastal Brunswick-
546 AM EDT Thu Oct 10 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM 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...Coastal Brunswick County.
* WHEN...From 1 PM to 4 PM EDT this afternoon.
* 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.
* 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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
10/02 PM 6.0 1.5 0.5 5 Minor
11/02 AM 5.0 0.5 1.4 5 None
11/02 PM 5.9 1.4 1.3 4 None
12/03 AM 4.7 0.2 0.9 3 None
12/03 PM 5.4 0.9 0.7 3 None
13/03 AM 4.2 -0.3 0.2 2 None
&&
$$459 WHUS42 KILM 101854 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 254 PM EDT Thu Oct 10 2024 SCZ054-056-110300- /O.CAN.KILM.CF.Y.0137.000000T0000Z-241010T2000Z/ /O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-241011T1600Z/ /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0036.000000T0000Z-241011T0000Z/ Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown- 254 PM EDT Thu Oct 10 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 to 6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until noon EDT Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ NCZ106-108-110000- /O.CAN.KILM.CF.Y.0137.000000T0000Z-241010T2000Z/ /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0036.000000T0000Z-241011T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover- 254 PM EDT Thu Oct 10 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * 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. && $$ NCZ110-102000- /O.CAN.KILM.CF.Y.0137.000000T0000Z-241010T2000Z/ Coastal Brunswick- 254 PM EDT Thu Oct 10 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... $$ NCZ107-102000- /O.CAN.KILM.CF.Y.0137.000000T0000Z-241010T2100Z/ Inland New Hanover- 254 PM EDT Thu Oct 10 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... $$ 9
764 WHUS42 KILM 110000 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 800 PM EDT Thu Oct 10 2024 SCZ054-110100- /O.CAN.KILM.SU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-241011T1600Z/ /O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0036.000000T0000Z-241011T0000Z/ Coastal Horry- 800 PM EDT Thu Oct 10 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS EXPIRED... $$ SCZ056-110800- /O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0036.000000T0000Z-241011T0000Z/ /O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-241011T1600Z/ Coastal Georgetown- 800 PM EDT Thu Oct 10 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 3 to 6 feet in the surf zone. * WHERE...Coastal Georgetown County. * WHEN...Until noon EDT Friday. * 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. && $$ NCZ106-108-110100- /O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0036.000000T0000Z-241011T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover- 800 PM EDT Thu Oct 10 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS EXPIRED... $$ 11
The office that day
Everything else NWS Wilmington, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 7:48 PM EDT | High Surf Advisory | ILM | Georgetown, Horry | 31 hr |
| Oct 9, 3:03 AM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | ILM | New Hanover | 24 hr |
| Oct 9, 3:15 AM EDT | Tropical Storm Warning | ILM | 38 hr | |
| Oct 9, 10:56 AM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | ILM | 14 hr |
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Rip Current Statements in South Carolina, 2024Rip Current Statements in North Carolina, 2024Every rip current statement in 2024
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.