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Rip Current Statement 3, NWS Wilmington, NC

April 6, 2025Horry County, South Carolina; Brunswick County, North Carolina

NWS Wilmington, NC issued this rip current statement at Apr 6, 2025, 8:04 PM EDT for Horry County, South Carolina; Brunswick County, North Carolina. It took effect at Apr 7, 2025, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 14 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued: Apr 6, 2025, 8:04 PM EDT (00:04 UTC)
In effect from: Apr 7, 2025, 6:00 AM EDT
Expired: Apr 7, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT
In force: 14 hr
Issued by: NWS Wilmington, NC

Counties Brunswick County, NC, Horry County, SC

The radar

The Wilmington radar (KLTX), 16 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:07 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Charleston AFB, SC (KCHS), launched 00:00Z, 0.1 hours before the alert went out and 176 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.

Skew-T log-p

Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.

Hodograph

The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.

Mixed-layer CAPE: 0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL: 1419 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 38 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 49 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 29 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 0.0
Supercell composite: 0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

658 
WHUS42 KILM 070004
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
804 PM EDT Sun Apr 6 2025

SCZ054-070900-
/O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0002.250407T1000Z-250408T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0003.250407T1000Z-250408T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-
804 PM EDT Sun Apr 6 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT MONDAY THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT MONDAY THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, Strong south to north
  longshore current. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip
  currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Horry County.

* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Monday through Monday 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-SCZ056-070900-
/O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0002.250407T1000Z-250408T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Georgetown-
804 PM EDT Sun Apr 6 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT MONDAY THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current. There is also a
  Moderate Risk of 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 Monday through Monday 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.

&&

$$

NCZ110-070900-
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0003.250407T1000Z-250408T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
804 PM EDT Sun Apr 6 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT MONDAY THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.

* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Monday through Monday 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.

&&

$$

3 follow-up statements

161 
WHUS42 KILM 070739
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
339 AM EDT Mon Apr 7 2025

NCZ110-071600-
/O.NEW.KILM.SU.Y.0005.250407T1000Z-250408T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0003.250407T1000Z-250408T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
339 AM EDT Mon Apr 7 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to
  6 feet are expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, dangerous rip currents are expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions. 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.

&&

$$

SCZ054-071600-
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0002.250407T1000Z-250408T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0003.250407T1000Z-250408T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-
339 AM EDT Mon Apr 7 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS 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...Coastal Horry 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.

&&

$$

NCZ106-108-SCZ056-071600-
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0002.250407T1000Z-250408T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Georgetown-
339 AM EDT Mon Apr 7 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current. There is also a
  Moderate Risk of 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...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.

&&

$$

9

403 
WHUS42 KILM 071454
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1054 AM EDT Mon Apr 7 2025

NCZ110-080000-
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-250408T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-250408T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
1054 AM EDT Mon Apr 7 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY 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 High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 
  to 6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$

SCZ054-080000-
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-250408T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-250408T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-
1054 AM EDT Mon Apr 7 2025

...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...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-SCZ056-080000-
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-250408T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Georgetown-
1054 AM EDT Mon Apr 7 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current. There is also a
  Moderate Risk of 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...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.

&&

$$

19

047 
WHUS42 KILM 072347
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
747 PM EDT Mon Apr 7 2025

NCZ110-080100-
/O.EXP.KILM.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-250408T0000Z/
/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-250408T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
747 PM EDT Mon Apr 7 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...


$$

SCZ054-080100-
/O.EXP.KILM.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-250408T0000Z/
/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-250408T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-
747 PM EDT Mon Apr 7 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...


$$

NCZ106-108-SCZ056-080100-
/O.EXP.KILM.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-250408T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Georgetown-
747 PM EDT Mon Apr 7 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...


$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Wilmington, NC issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Apr 6, 8:04 PM EDT	Beach Hazards Statement	ILM	Georgetown, Horry	24 hr
Apr 7, 1:46 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	ILM	Darlington, Marlboro	59 min
Apr 7, 2:07 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	ILM	Dillon	53 min
Apr 7, 4:25 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	ILM	Dillon	35 min
Apr 7, 5:14 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	ILM	Williamsburg	31 min
Apr 7, 5:37 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	ILM	Florence, Williamsburg	23 min
Apr 7, 5:59 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	ILM	Dillon	31 min
Apr 7, 6:18 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	ILM	Darlington	42 min
Apr 7, 6:59 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	ILM	Darlington, Dillon, Marlboro	46 min
Apr 7, 7:45 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	ILM	Dillon, Florence, Marion	30 min
Apr 7, 7:54 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	ILM	Williamsburg	36 min
Apr 7, 3:39 AM EDT	High Surf Advisory	ILM	Brunswick	16 hr
Apr 7, 2:17 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	ILM	Bladen, Robeson	28 min
Apr 7, 2:40 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	ILM	Bladen, Robeson	32 min
Apr 7, 4:48 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	ILM	Bladen	27 min
Apr 7, 7:55 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	ILM	Bladen, Robeson	65 min

Nearby

Rip Current Statements in South Carolina, 2025 Rip Current Statements in North Carolina, 2025 Every rip current statement in 2025

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.