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Home Return to list Gale Watch 0004 Issued by the Wilmington Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-03-26 13:20:22 738 WHUS72 KILM 261819 MWWILM URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wilmington NC 219 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 AMZ250-252-254-256-270700- /O.NEW.KILM.GL.A.0004.260328T0900Z-260328T1900Z/ 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- 219 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft possible. * WHERE...Southeast North Carolina and Northeast South Carolina coastal waters. * WHEN...From late Friday night through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ Action: Time Extended Issued At: 2026-03-27 01:29:43 014 WHUS72 KILM 270629 MWWILM URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wilmington NC 229 AM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026 AMZ250-252-254-256-271900- /O.EXT.KILM.GL.A.0004.260328T0600Z-260328T1900Z/ Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out 20 nm- 229 AM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas up to 7 ft possible. * WHERE...Southeast North Carolina and Northeast South Carolina coastal waters. * WHEN...From late tonight through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||