2 products issued by NWS for: Wrightsville Beach NC
Gale Warning
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wilmington NC 156 AM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026 AMZ250-252-254-256-121800- /O.CON.KILM.GL.W.0004.260312T1800Z-260313T0400Z/ 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- 156 AM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest to West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt veering to the Northwest to North after the cold frontal passage later this afternoon. Seas 4 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Southeast North Carolina and Northeast South Carolina coastal waters. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to midnight EDT tonight. * 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. && $$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Wilmington NC 156 AM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026 AMZ250-252-254-256-130600- Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out 20 nm- 156 AM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the adjacent Coastal Waters. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Gale Warning. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. $$