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Rip Current Statement 14, NWS Wilmington, NC
NWS Wilmington, NC issued this rip current statement at Jul 4, 2025, 7:55 PM EDT for Georgetown County, Horry County, South Carolina; New Hanover County, Pender County, North Carolina. It took effect at Jul 5, 2025, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 14 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jul 4, 2025, 7:55 PM EDT (23:55 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jul 5, 2025, 6:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Jul 5, 2025, 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 23:59 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, 11.9 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
- 1302 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -27 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1039 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 15 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -49 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 43 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
837 WHUS42 KILM 042355 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 755 PM EDT Fri Jul 4 2025 SCZ054-056-051100- /O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0014.250705T1000Z-250706T0000Z/ Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown- 755 PM EDT Fri Jul 4 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Saturday through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong north to south longshore current is expected on Saturday. 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. && $$ 9
5 follow-up statements
480 WHUS42 KILM 050542 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 142 AM EDT Sat Jul 5 2025 SCZ054-056-051600- /O.NEW.KILM.SU.Y.0006.250705T1800Z-250707T0000Z/ /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0014.250705T1000Z-250706T0000Z/ Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown- 142 AM EDT Sat Jul 5 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM EDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT this morning through this evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ NCZ110-051600- /O.NEW.KILM.SU.Y.0006.250706T1000Z-250707T0000Z/ Coastal Brunswick- 142 AM EDT Sat Jul 5 2025 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 8 PM EDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 8 PM EDT Sunday. * 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. && $$
497 WHUS42 KILM 050714 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 314 AM EDT Sat Jul 5 2025 NCZ110-051600- /O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0018.250705T1000Z-250706T0000Z/ /O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0006.250706T1000Z-250707T0000Z/ Coastal Brunswick- 314 AM EDT Sat Jul 5 2025 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 8 PM EDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, Strong east to west longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM to 8 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into. && $$ SCZ054-056-051600- /O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0006.250705T1800Z-250707T0000Z/ /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0014.250705T1000Z-250706T0000Z/ Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown- 314 AM EDT Sat Jul 5 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM EDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT Sunday. * 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. && $$ NCZ106-108-051600- /O.EXA.KILM.RP.S.0014.250705T1000Z-250706T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover- 314 AM EDT Sat Jul 5 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
684 WHUS42 KILM 051528 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 1128 AM EDT Sat Jul 5 2025 NCZ110-060000- /O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0006.250706T1000Z-250707T0000Z/ /O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0018.000000T0000Z-250706T0000Z/ Coastal Brunswick- 1128 AM EDT Sat Jul 5 2025 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 8 PM EDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, Strong east to west longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM to 8 PM EDT Sunday. * 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. && $$ SCZ054-056-060000- /O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0006.250705T1800Z-250707T0000Z/ /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-250706T0000Z/ Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown- 1128 AM EDT Sat Jul 5 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ NCZ106-108-060000- /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-250706T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover- 1128 AM EDT Sat Jul 5 2025 ...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. && $$
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WHUS42 KILM 051810
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
210 PM EDT Sat Jul 5 2025
NCZ107-060100-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0024.250705T2100Z-250706T0100Z/
Inland New Hanover-
210 PM EDT Sat Jul 5 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...The lowest portions of USS North Carolina Road and
Battleship Road begin to observe minor coastal flooding. Water
begins to spread out of storm drains onto Water Street just
south of Market Street in downtown Wilmington.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.8 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
05/07 PM 5.7 1.0 1.0 N/A Minor
06/06 AM 4.4 -0.3 0.7 N/A None
06/07 PM 5.1 0.4 0.4 N/A None
07/08 AM 4.0 -0.7 0.2 N/A None
07/08 PM 5.0 0.3 0.2 N/A None
08/08 AM 3.9 -0.8 0.1 N/A None
&&
$$
NCZ110-060215-
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0006.250706T1000Z-250707T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0018.000000T0000Z-250706T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
210 PM EDT Sat Jul 5 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 8 PM EDT
SUNDAY...
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, Strong east to west
longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip
currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4
to 7 feet expected in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.
* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this
evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM to 8 PM EDT
Sunday.
* 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.
&&
$$
SCZ054-056-060215-
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250707T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-250706T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
210 PM EDT Sat Jul 5 2025
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4
to 7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Sunday. For
the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-060000-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-250706T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
210 PM EDT Sat Jul 5 2025
...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.
&&
$$147 WHUS42 KILM 052351 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 751 PM EDT Sat Jul 5 2025 NCZ107-060100- /O.CAN.KILM.CF.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-250706T0100Z/ Inland New Hanover- 751 PM EDT Sat Jul 5 2025 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... $$ NCZ110-061100- /O.EXP.KILM.BH.S.0018.000000T0000Z-250706T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0015.250706T1000Z-250707T0000Z/ /O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0006.250706T1000Z-250707T0000Z/ Coastal Brunswick- 751 PM EDT Sat Jul 5 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SUNDAY THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 8 PM EDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 7 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT Sunday through Sunday evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM to 8 PM EDT Sunday. * 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. && $$ SCZ054-056-061100- /O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-250706T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0015.250706T1000Z-250707T0000Z/ /O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250707T0000Z/ Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown- 751 PM EDT Sat Jul 5 2025 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SUNDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SUNDAY THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT Sunday through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ NCZ106-108-061100- /O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-250706T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0015.250706T1000Z-250707T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover- 751 PM EDT Sat Jul 5 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SUNDAY THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents 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. && $$ 9
The office that day
Everything else NWS Wilmington, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 4:35 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILM | Dillon | 25 min |
| Jul 4, 4:48 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILM | Dillon | 57 min |
| Jul 4, 4:53 PM EDT | Tropical Storm Watch | ILM | Georgetown, Horry | 15 hr |
| Jul 4, 5:15 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILM | Darlington, Florence | 60 min |
| Jul 4, 6:20 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILM | Florence | 25 min |
| Jul 4, 6:11 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILM | Bladen | 34 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.