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Rip Current Statement 4, NWS Wilmington, NC
NWS Wilmington, NC issued this rip current statement at Apr 10, 2024, 8:14 PM EDT for Georgetown County, Horry County, South Carolina; Brunswick County, New Hanover County, Pender County, North Carolina. It took effect at Apr 11, 2024, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 14 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 10, 2024, 8:14 PM EDT (00:14 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 11, 2024, 6:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Apr 11, 2024, 7:58 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 00:14 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Newport, NC (KMHX), launched 00:00Z, 0.2 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
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1099 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 29 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 17 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 53 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
796
WHUS42 KILM 110014
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
814 PM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024
SCZ054-110400-
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0004.240411T1000Z-240412T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0038.240411T0100Z-240411T0400Z/
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0004.240411T1700Z-240412T1500Z/
Coastal Horry-
814 PM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THURSDAY THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO
11 AM EDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...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 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 Horry County.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until midnight EDT
tonight. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT Thursday
through Thursday evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 1
PM Thursday to 11 AM EDT Friday.
* 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
10/10 PM 7.1 1.5 0.6 2-3 Minor
11/10 AM 6.1 0.5 1.0 4-6 None
11/11 PM 6.2 0.6 0.1 5-6 None
12/11 AM 4.3 -1.3 -0.4 3-4 None
13/12 AM 5.1 -0.5 -0.5 3 None
13/12 PM 4.0 -1.6 -0.4 1-2 None
&&
$$
SCZ056-110400-
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0004.240411T1000Z-240412T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0038.240411T0100Z-240411T0400Z/
Coastal Georgetown-
814 PM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THURSDAY THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...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 Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents expected. Strong south to north longshore
current expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Georgetown County.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until midnight EDT
tonight. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT Thursday
through Thursday 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. 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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
10/10 PM 7.1 1.5 0.6 2-3 Minor
11/10 AM 6.1 0.5 1.0 4-6 None
11/11 PM 6.2 0.6 0.1 5-6 None
12/11 AM 4.3 -1.3 -0.4 3-4 None
13/12 AM 5.1 -0.5 -0.5 3 None
13/12 PM 4.0 -1.6 -0.4 1-2 None
&&
$$
NCZ107-110400-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0038.240411T0200Z-240411T0700Z/
Inland New Hanover-
814 PM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EDT
THURSDAY...
* 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...Until 3 AM EDT Thursday.
* 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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
11/12 AM 6.0 1.3 0.5 N/A Minor
11/01 PM 5.4 0.7 0.9 N/A None
12/01 AM 5.9 1.2 0.6 N/A Minor
12/01 PM 4.4 -0.3 0.1 N/A None
13/02 AM 4.8 0.1 -0.2 N/A None
13/02 PM 3.9 -0.8 -0.2 N/A None
&&
$$
NCZ110-110400-
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0004.240411T1000Z-240412T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0004.240411T1700Z-240412T1500Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
814 PM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THURSDAY THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO
11 AM EDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of
5 to 8 feet expected in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT Thursday
through Thursday evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 1
PM Thursday to 11 AM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-110400-
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0004.240411T1000Z-240412T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
814 PM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THURSDAY THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. Strong south to north
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.
&&
$$6 follow-up statements
702
WHUS42 KILM 110246
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1046 PM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024
SCZ054-110715-
/O.CAN.KILM.CF.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-240411T0400Z/
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0004.240411T1700Z-240412T1500Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0004.240411T1000Z-240412T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-
1046 PM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THURSDAY
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO
11 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5
to 8 feet expected in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Coastal Horry County.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT Thursday
through Thursday evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 1
PM Thursday to 11 AM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
SCZ056-110715-
/O.CAN.KILM.CF.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-240411T0400Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0004.240411T1000Z-240412T0000Z/
Coastal Georgetown-
1046 PM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THURSDAY
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
expected. Strong south to north longshore current expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Georgetown County.
* 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.
&&
$$
NCZ107-110700-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-240411T0700Z/
Inland New Hanover-
1046 PM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EDT
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...Until 3 AM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina
Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one foot in depth.
In downtown Wilmington, sections of Water Street observe minor
flooding up to one half foot in depth. Check with local
officials for any road closures or impacts.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.8 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
11/12 AM 6.0 1.3 0.5 N/A Minor
11/01 PM 5.4 0.7 0.9 N/A None
12/01 AM 5.9 1.2 0.6 N/A Minor
12/01 PM 4.4 -0.3 0.1 N/A None
13/02 AM 4.8 0.1 -0.2 N/A None
13/02 PM 3.9 -0.8 -0.2 N/A None
&&
$$
NCZ110-110715-
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0004.240411T1700Z-240412T1500Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0004.240411T1000Z-240412T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
1046 PM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THURSDAY
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO
11 AM EDT FRIDAY...
* 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 Brunswick County.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT Thursday
through Thursday evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 1
PM Thursday to 11 AM EDT Friday.
* 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.
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-110715-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0004.240411T1000Z-240412T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
1046 PM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THURSDAY
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. Strong south to north
longshore current expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Thursday through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
19684 WHUS42 KILM 110651 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 251 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024 NCZ107-110800- /O.CAN.KILM.CF.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-240411T0700Z/ Inland New Hanover- 251 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... $$ NCZ110-SCZ054-120000- /O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0004.240411T1700Z-240412T1500Z/ /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0004.240411T1000Z-240412T0000Z/ Coastal Brunswick-Coastal Horry- 251 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Brunswick County. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry County. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT this morning through this evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon to 11 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ NCZ106-108-SCZ056-120000- /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0004.240411T1000Z-240412T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Georgetown- 251 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS 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 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. && $$
681 WHUS42 KILM 110844 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 444 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024 NCZ110-SCZ054-111600- /O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0004.240411T1700Z-240412T1500Z/ /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0004.240411T1000Z-240412T0000Z/ Coastal Brunswick-Coastal Horry- 444 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Brunswick County. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry County. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon to 11 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ NCZ106-108-SCZ056-111600- /O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0004.240411T1000Z-240412T0000Z/ /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0004.240411T1000Z-240412T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Georgetown- 444 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, Strong south to north longshore current. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown County. * WHEN...Through this 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. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore. 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. 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. && $$ dch
545 WHUS42 KILM 111552 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 1152 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024 NCZ110-SCZ054-120000- /O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0004.240411T1700Z-240412T1500Z/ /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-240412T0000Z/ Coastal Brunswick-Coastal Horry- 1152 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Brunswick County. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry County. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until 11 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ NCZ106-108-SCZ056-120000- /O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0004.000000T0000Z-240412T0000Z/ /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-240412T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Georgetown- 1152 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, Strong south to north longshore current. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this 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. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore. 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. 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. && $$
215
WHUS42 KILM 111920
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
320 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024
NCZ107-120330-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0039.240412T0300Z-240412T0700Z/
Inland New Hanover-
320 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
3 AM EDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 3 AM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina
Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one foot in depth.
In downtown Wilmington, sections of Water Street observe minor
flooding up to one half foot in depth. Check with local
officials for any road closures or impacts.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.8 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
12/01 AM 6.0 1.3 0.7 N/A Minor
12/01 PM 4.4 -0.3 0.1 N/A None
13/02 AM 4.6 -0.1 -0.4 N/A None
13/02 PM 3.6 -1.1 -0.5 N/A None
14/03 AM 4.4 -0.3 -0.4 N/A None
&&
$$
NCZ110-SCZ054-120330-
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-240412T1500Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-240412T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-Coastal Horry-
320 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...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...In North Carolina, Coastal Brunswick County. In South
Carolina, Coastal Horry County.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 11 AM 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.
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-SCZ056-120000-
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0004.000000T0000Z-240412T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-240412T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Georgetown-
320 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, strong south to north
longshore current. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip
currents.
* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New
Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown County.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water. Longshore currents can sweep
swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and
other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet,
making it difficult to return to shore.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with
lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may
be swept into.
&&
$$
ABW741
WHUS42 KILM 112358
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
758 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024
NCZ110-SCZ054-120800-
/O.CAN.KILM.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-240412T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0005.240412T1000Z-240413T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-240412T1500Z/
Coastal Brunswick-Coastal Horry-
758 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to
8 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, Strong
west to east longshore current. A moderate risk of rip currents
expected.
* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Brunswick County. In South
Carolina, Coastal Horry County.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 11 AM EDT Friday. For
the Beach Hazards Statement, from 6 AM EDT Friday through
Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. 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...
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
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.
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-120800-
/O.CAN.KILM.BH.S.0004.000000T0000Z-240412T0000Z/
/O.CAN.KILM.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-240412T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0005.240412T1000Z-240413T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
758 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED...
* WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current.
There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Friday through Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers
into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas.
It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to
return to shore.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with
lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may
be swept into.
&&
$$
SCZ056-120100-
/O.CAN.KILM.BH.S.0004.000000T0000Z-240412T0000Z/
/O.CAN.KILM.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-240412T0000Z/
Coastal Georgetown-
758 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED...
The high risk of rip currents has ended.
$$
NCZ107-120700-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0039.240412T0300Z-240412T0700Z/
Inland New Hanover-
758 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS
EVENING TO 3 AM EDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 3 AM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina
Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one foot in depth.
In downtown Wilmington, sections of Water Street observe minor
flooding up to one half foot in depth. Check with local
officials for any road closures or impacts.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.8 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
12/01 AM 6.0 1.3 0.7 N/A Minor
12/01 PM 4.4 -0.3 0.1 N/A None
13/02 AM 4.6 -0.1 -0.4 N/A None
13/02 PM 3.6 -1.1 -0.5 N/A None
14/03 AM 4.4 -0.3 -0.4 N/A None
14/03 PM 3.8 -0.9 -0.2 N/A None
&&
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Wilmington, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 4:44 AM EDT | Beach Hazards Statement | ILM | Georgetown | 15 hr |
| Apr 11, 12:53 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILM | Georgetown | 37 min |
| Apr 11, 1:29 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILM | Horry | 31 min |
| Apr 11, 7:58 PM EDT | Beach Hazards Statement | ILM | Horry | 24 hr |
| Apr 11, 7:58 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILM | Darlington | 32 min |
| Apr 11, 7:48 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | ILM | 23 min | |
| Apr 11, 11:06 AM EDT | Gale Warning | ILM | 12 hr | |
| Apr 11, 2:54 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILM | Brunswick | 36 min |
| Apr 11, 3:04 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILM | Brunswick | 26 min |
| Apr 11, 3:11 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILM | New Hanover | 34 min |
| Apr 11, 3:20 PM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | ILM | New Hanover | 12 hr |
| Apr 11, 3:28 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILM | Pender | 32 min |
| Apr 11, 6:37 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILM | New Hanover | 23 min |
| Apr 11, 7:04 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILM | Pender | 26 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.