Marine Weather Message
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
177 WHUS72 KILM 042001 MWWILM URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wilmington NC 301 PM EST Wed Dec 4 2024 AMZ250-252-254-256-050900- /O.CON.KILM.SC.Y.0057.241205T0200Z-241205T0900Z/ /O.CON.KILM.GL.W.0011.241205T0900Z-241205T2000Z/ Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out 20 nm- 301 PM EST Wed Dec 4 2024 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM EST THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 3 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...Southeast North Carolina and Northeast South Carolina coastal waters. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM to 3 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LEW