Alert archive / North Carolina / Rip Current Statements in 2024
Rip Current Statement 7, NWS Wilmington, NC
NWS Wilmington, NC issued this rip current statement at May 8, 2024, 7:45 PM EDT for Brunswick County, North Carolina. It took effect at May 9, 2024, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 14 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- May 8, 2024, 7:45 PM EDT (23:45 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 9, 2024, 6:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- May 9, 2024, 8:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 14 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Wilmington, NC
County Brunswick County, NC
The radar
The Wilmington radar (KLTX), 19 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:45 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The nearest sounding before it
Newport, NC (KMHX), launched 12:00Z, 11.8 hours before the alert went out and 149 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
- 847 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -83 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1172 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 24 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 15 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 45 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.3
The text
As transmitted.
274
WHUS42 KILM 082345
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
745 PM EDT Wed May 8 2024
NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-090045-
/O.EXP.KILM.BH.S.0008.000000T0000Z-240509T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry-
Coastal Georgetown-
745 PM EDT Wed May 8 2024
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
$$
NCZ107-090500-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0044.240509T0200Z-240509T0500Z/
Inland New Hanover-
745 PM EDT Wed May 8 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT
THURSDAY ALONG THE CAPE FEAR RIVER...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...The lowest portions of USS North Carolina Road and
Battleship Road may observe minor coastal flooding. Water
begins to spread out of storm drains onto Water Street just
south of Market Street in downtown Wilmington.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.8 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
08/11 PM 5.6 0.9 0.1 N/A Minor
09/11 AM 4.5 -0.2 0.2 N/A None
10/12 AM 5.4 0.7 0.1 N/A None
10/12 PM 4.4 -0.3 0.2 N/A None
11/12 AM 5.2 0.5 0.2 N/A None
11/01 PM 4.5 -0.2 0.5 N/A None
&&
$$
NCZ110-090745-
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0007.240509T1000Z-240510T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
745 PM EDT Wed May 8 2024
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THURSDAY THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick 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.
&&
$$
93 follow-up statements
078 WHUS42 KILM 090754 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 354 AM EDT Thu May 9 2024 NCZ110-100000- /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0007.240509T1000Z-240510T0000Z/ Coastal Brunswick- 354 AM EDT Thu May 9 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
064
WHUS42 KILM 092025
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
425 PM EDT Thu May 9 2024
NCZ107-100000-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0045.240510T0200Z-240510T0600Z/
Inland New Hanover-
425 PM EDT Thu May 9 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
2 AM EDT FRIDAY...
* 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 10 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Friday.
* 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.
* 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
10/12 AM 5.6 0.9 0.3 N/A Minor
10/12 PM 4.6 -0.1 0.4 N/A None
11/12 AM 5.4 0.7 0.4 N/A None
11/01 PM 4.6 -0.1 0.6 N/A None
12/01 AM 5.5 0.8 0.7 N/A Minor
12/02 PM 4.5 -0.2 0.6 N/A None
&&
$$
NCZ110-100000-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-240510T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
425 PM EDT Thu May 9 2024
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
19325
WHUS42 KILM 092346
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
746 PM EDT Thu May 9 2024
NCZ110-100100-
/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-240510T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
746 PM EDT Thu May 9 2024
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
$$
NCZ107-100600-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0045.240510T0200Z-240510T0600Z/
Inland New Hanover-
746 PM EDT Thu May 9 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
FRIDAY ALONG THE CAPE FEAR RIVER...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...The lowest portions of USS North Carolina Road and
Battleship Road begin to observe minor coastal flooding. Water
begins to spread out of storm drains onto Water Street just
south of Market Street in downtown Wilmington.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.8 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
10/12 AM 5.6 0.9 0.3 N/A Minor
10/12 PM 4.6 -0.1 0.4 N/A None
11/12 AM 5.4 0.7 0.4 N/A None
11/01 PM 4.6 -0.1 0.6 N/A None
12/01 AM 5.5 0.8 0.7 N/A Minor
12/02 PM 4.5 -0.2 0.6 N/A None
&&
$$
9The office that day
Everything else NWS Wilmington, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 3:35 AM EDT | Beach Hazards Statement | ILM | New Hanover, Pender | 16 hr |
| May 8, 2:18 PM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | ILM | New Hanover | 11 hr |
| May 8, 4:55 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILM | Robeson | 35 min |
| May 8, 5:06 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILM | Robeson | 24 min |
| May 8, 5:11 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILM | Robeson | 49 min |
| May 8, 5:35 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILM | Bladen | 25 min |
| May 8, 5:53 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILM | Bladen, Columbus, Pender | 67 min |
| May 8, 6:00 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILM | Robeson | 45 min |
| May 8, 6:31 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILM | Pender | 44 min |
| May 8, 6:40 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILM | Robeson | 65 min |
| May 8, 6:44 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILM | Robeson | 31 min |
| May 8, 6:47 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ILM | Robeson | 3 hr |
| May 8, 6:58 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILM | Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, Pender | 32 min |
| May 8, 7:01 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILM | Bladen, Columbus, Robeson | 44 min |
| May 8, 7:33 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILM | Bladen, Columbus | 57 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.