Alert archive / North Carolina / Rip Current Statements in 2024
Rip Current Statement 5, NWS Wilmington, NC
NWS Wilmington, NC issued this rip current statement at Apr 12, 2024, 4:35 AM EDT for Brunswick County, New Hanover County, Pender County, North Carolina; Horry County, South Carolina. It took effect at Apr 12, 2024, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 14 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 12, 2024, 4:35 AM EDT (08:35 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 12, 2024, 6:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Apr 12, 2024, 8:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 14 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Wilmington, NC
Counties Brunswick County, NC, New Hanover County, NC, Pender County, NC, Horry County, SC
The radar
The Wilmington radar (KLTX), 26 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:35 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Newport, NC (KMHX), launched 00:00Z, 8.6 hours before the alert went out and 142 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
- 134 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -46 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 450 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 73 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 390 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 477 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 1.7
The text
As transmitted.
102 WHUS42 KILM 120835 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 435 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024 NCZ110-SCZ054-121645- /O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0005.240412T1000Z-240413T0000Z/ /O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-240412T1500Z/ /O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0005.240412T1000Z-240413T0000Z/ Coastal Brunswick-Coastal Horry- 435 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the Beach Hazards Statement, Strong W to E longshore current for Brunswick Beaches and strong S to N longshore current for Horry Beaches expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Brunswick County. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry County. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 11 AM EDT this morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through 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. 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. 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. && $$ NCZ106-108-121645- /O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0005.240412T1000Z-240413T0000Z/ /O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0005.240412T1000Z-240413T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover- 435 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the Beach Hazards Statement, Strong S to N longshore currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into. && $$ dch
3 follow-up statements
466 WHUS42 KILM 121457 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 1057 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024 NCZ110-SCZ054-122300- /O.EXP.KILM.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-240412T1500Z/ /O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0005.000000T0000Z-240413T0000Z/ /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-240413T0000Z/ Coastal Brunswick-Coastal Horry- 1057 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 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 S to N longshore current. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Brunswick County. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry 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. && $$ NCZ106-108-122300- /O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0005.000000T0000Z-240413T0000Z/ /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-240413T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover- 1057 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, Strong S to N longshore current. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into. && $$
203 WHUS42 KILM 122258 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 658 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024 NCZ110-130700- /O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0006.240413T1000Z-240414T0000Z/ /O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0005.000000T0000Z-240413T0000Z/ /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-240413T0000Z/ Coastal Brunswick- 658 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 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... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the first Beach Hazards Statement, Strong S to N longshore current. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the second Beach Hazards Statement, Strong W to E longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County. * WHEN...For the first Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the second Beach Hazards Statement, from 6 AM EDT Saturday through Saturday 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. && $$ NCZ106-108-SCZ054-130000- /O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0005.000000T0000Z-240413T0000Z/ /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-240413T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry- 658 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, Strong N to S longshore current. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into. && $$ LEW
325 WHUS42 KILM 122346 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 746 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024 NCZ110-130900- /O.EXP.KILM.BH.S.0005.000000T0000Z-240413T0000Z/ /O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-240413T0000Z/ /O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0006.240413T1000Z-240414T0000Z/ Coastal Brunswick- 746 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Strong W to E longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County. * 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. && $$ NCZ106-108-SCZ054-130100- /O.EXP.KILM.BH.S.0005.000000T0000Z-240413T0000Z/ /O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-240413T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry- 746 PM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... $$ LEW
The office that day
Everything else NWS Wilmington, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 11:29 PM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | ILM | 37 hr | |
| Apr 12, 6:05 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILM | Robeson | 55 min |
| Apr 12, 6:18 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILM | Bladen, Robeson | 57 min |
| Apr 12, 6:58 PM EDT | Beach Hazards Statement | ILM | Brunswick | 25 hr |
| Apr 12, 7:06 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILM | Bladen | 37 min |
| Apr 12, 7:42 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILM | Pender | 33 min |
Nearby
Rip Current Statements in North Carolina, 2024Rip Current Statements in South 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.