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Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
001 FZUS72 KILM 011125 MWSILM Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Wilmington NC 725 AM EDT Mon Jul 1 2024 AMZ250-252-272-011300- 725 AM EDT Mon Jul 1 2024 ...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS OVER THE WATERS... The areas affected include... Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out 20 nm... Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm... Waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC from 20 to 40 nm... At 724 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 10 Mile Boxcars to near Cape Fear Sea Buoy, moving east at 10 knots. Locations impacted include... 10 Mile Boxcars, Sheepshead Rock, Dredge Wreck, A R 445, Cape Fear Sea Buoy, 10 Mile Rocks, School House Reef, and Bald Head Island. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until these storms pass. If caught on the open water, prepare for deteriorating conditions. Make sure you and your crew are wearing properly fitted life jackets. These storms may produce a waterspout. A Special Marine Warning may be needed. && LAT...LON 3404 7751 3382 7765 3353 7811 3369 7832 3389 7803 3388 7800 3386 7801 3384 7796 3396 7792 3415 7764 $$ RJB