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Rip Current Statement 21, NWS Wilmington, NC
NWS Wilmington, NC issued this rip current statement at Aug 24, 2025, 10:28 AM EDT for New Hanover County, Pender County, North Carolina. It was in force for 10 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Aug 24, 2025, 10:28 AM EDT (14:28 UTC)
- Expired
- Aug 24, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 10 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Wilmington, NC
Counties New Hanover County, NC, Pender County, NC
The radar
The Wilmington radar (KLTX), 65 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 14:28 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Newport, NC (KMHX), launched 12:00Z, 2.5 hours before the alert went out and 103 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
- 7 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -80 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 813 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 21 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -5 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 33 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- -0.3
The text
As transmitted.
747
WHUS42 KILM 241428
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1028 AM EDT Sun Aug 24 2025
NCZ107-241800-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0054.000000T0000Z-250824T1800Z/
Inland New Hanover-
1028 AM EDT Sun Aug 24 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
* 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 2 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
24/11 AM 6.1 1.4 1.4 N/A Minor
25/12 AM 6.3 1.6 1.5 N/A Minor
25/12 PM 5.9 1.2 1.2 N/A Minor
26/12 AM 5.8 1.1 1.1 N/A Minor
26/01 PM 5.8 1.1 1.2 N/A Minor
27/01 AM 5.7 1.0 1.2 N/A Minor
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-250000-
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0021.250824T1428Z-250825T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
1028 AM EDT Sun Aug 24 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. In addition, strong north to
south longshore current will be present.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore and into deeper water. Reccommend to stay out of the
water until conditions improve and adhere to any local ocean
rescue hoisted flags.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
dch2 follow-up statements
997
WHUS42 KILM 241729
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
129 PM EDT Sun Aug 24 2025
NCZ107-250000-
/O.CAN.KILM.CF.Y.0054.000000T0000Z-250824T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0055.250825T0100Z-250825T0700Z/
Inland New Hanover-
129 PM EDT Sun Aug 24 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
3 AM EDT MONDAY...
* 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 9 PM this evening to 3 AM EDT Monday.
* 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.
* 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
25/12 AM 6.3 1.6 1.5 N/A Minor
25/12 PM 6.1 1.4 1.4 N/A Minor
26/12 AM 5.9 1.2 1.2 N/A Minor
26/01 PM 5.8 1.1 1.2 N/A Minor
27/01 AM 5.7 1.0 1.2 N/A Minor
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-250000-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0055.250825T0000Z-250825T0300Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-250825T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
129 PM EDT Sun Aug 24 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM TO 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
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, until 8 PM EDT this
evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 8 PM to 11 PM
EDT this evening.
* 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
24/09 PM 6.1 1.6 1.3 3 Minor
25/09 AM 5.8 1.3 1.2 2 None
25/10 PM 5.5 1.0 1.0 2 None
26/10 AM 5.5 1.0 1.0 2 None
26/10 PM 5.4 0.9 1.2 2 None
27/11 AM 5.7 1.2 1.2 2 None
&&
$$
NCZ110-250000-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0055.250825T0000Z-250825T0300Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
129 PM EDT Sun Aug 24 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM TO 11 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...Coastal Brunswick County.
* WHEN...From 8 PM to 11 PM EDT this evening.
* 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
24/09 PM 6.1 1.6 1.3 3 Minor
25/09 AM 5.8 1.3 1.2 2 None
25/10 PM 5.5 1.0 1.0 2 None
26/10 AM 5.5 1.0 1.0 2 None
26/10 PM 5.4 0.9 1.2 2 None
27/11 AM 5.7 1.2 1.2 2 None
&&
$$
SCZ054-056-250000-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0055.250825T0000Z-250825T0300Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
129 PM EDT Sun Aug 24 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM TO 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...From 8 PM to 11 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Vulnerable causeways to and from local beaches may
experience minor coastal flooding. Low-lying roads and
locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal
creeks may observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local
officials for the latest information regarding coastal flood
impacts and closures.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Springmaid Pier at Myrtle Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 8.5 ft, Major 10.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 2.9 ft, Major 4.9 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
24/09 PM 7.3 1.7 1.5 2 Minor
25/10 AM 6.7 1.1 1.3 1-2 None
25/10 PM 6.7 1.1 1.2 2 None
26/10 AM 6.6 1.0 1.2 1-2 None
26/10 PM 6.3 0.7 1.2 1 None
27/11 AM 6.7 1.1 1.4 2 None
&&
$$
19472
WHUS42 KILM 242334
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
734 PM EDT Sun Aug 24 2025
NCZ106-108-250300-
/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-250825T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0055.250825T0000Z-250825T0300Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
734 PM EDT Sun Aug 24 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 8 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...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening.
* 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
24/09 PM 6.1 1.6 1.3 3 Minor
25/09 AM 5.8 1.3 1.2 2 None
25/10 PM 5.5 1.0 1.0 2 None
26/10 AM 5.5 1.0 1.0 2 None
26/10 PM 5.4 0.9 1.2 2 None
27/11 AM 5.7 1.2 1.2 2 None
&&
$$
NCZ107-250700-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0055.250825T0100Z-250825T0700Z/
Inland New Hanover-
734 PM EDT Sun Aug 24 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EDT
MONDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...Until 3 AM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...The lowest portions of Battleship Road and USS North
Carolina Road observe minor coastal flooding of about one foot
in depth. In downtown Wilmington, several blocks of Water
Street observe shallow flooding from one half to one foot in
depth. The low-lying areas along River Road and adjacent
residential roads, south of River Road Park, will begin to
flood. Route 133 at Little Mallory Creek may begin to flood.
Check with local officials for any road closures or impacts.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.8 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
25/12 AM 6.3 1.6 1.5 N/A Minor
25/12 PM 6.1 1.4 1.4 N/A Minor
26/12 AM 5.9 1.2 1.2 N/A Minor
26/01 PM 5.8 1.1 1.2 N/A Minor
27/01 AM 5.7 1.0 1.2 N/A Minor
27/01 PM 5.9 1.2 1.3 N/A Minor
&&
$$
NCZ110-250300-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0055.250825T0000Z-250825T0300Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
734 PM EDT Sun Aug 24 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 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...Coastal Brunswick County.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening.
* 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
24/09 PM 6.1 1.6 1.3 3 Minor
25/09 AM 5.8 1.3 1.2 2 None
25/10 PM 5.5 1.0 1.0 2 None
26/10 AM 5.5 1.0 1.0 2 None
26/10 PM 5.4 0.9 1.2 2 None
27/11 AM 5.7 1.2 1.2 2 None
&&
$$
SCZ054-056-250300-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0055.250825T0000Z-250825T0300Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
734 PM EDT Sun Aug 24 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Vulnerable causeways to and from local beaches may
experience minor coastal flooding. Low-lying roads and
locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal
creeks may observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local
officials for the latest information regarding coastal flood
impacts and closures.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Springmaid Pier at Myrtle Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 8.5 ft, Major 10.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 2.9 ft, Major 4.9 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
24/09 PM 7.3 1.7 1.5 2 Minor
25/10 AM 6.7 1.1 1.3 1-2 None
25/10 PM 6.7 1.1 1.2 2 None
26/10 AM 6.6 1.0 1.2 1-2 None
26/10 PM 6.3 0.7 1.2 1 None
27/11 AM 6.7 1.1 1.4 2 None
&&
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Wilmington, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2:21 AM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | ILM | Brunswick, New Hanover, Pender | 11 hr |
| Aug 24, 1:29 PM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | ILM | Brunswick, New Hanover, Pender | 12 hr |
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