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Action: New Issued At: 2026-09-23 01:21:19 847 WHUS72 KILM 230620 MWWILM URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wilmington NC 220 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 AMZ280-231900- /O.NEW.KILM.GL.W.0009.260923T2300Z-260925T1100Z/ Waters from Surf City NC to Little River Inlet SC from 20 to 60 NM- 220 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft. * WHERE...Waters from Surf City NC to Little River Inlet SC from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EDT Friday. * 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. && $$ AMZ250-252-231900- /O.EXT.KILM.SC.Y.0037.260923T0620Z-260924T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KILM.GL.A.0006.260924T1800Z-260925T0800Z/ Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out 20 NM- 220 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft possible. * WHERE...Southeast North Carolina coastal waters out 20 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday afternoon through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ AMZ254-256-231900- /O.EXT.KILM.SC.Y.0037.260923T0620Z-260925T1100Z/ 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- 220 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. * WHERE...Northeast South Carolina coastal waters out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ284-231900- /O.NEW.KILM.GL.A.0006.260924T1800Z-260925T0800Z/ Waters from Little River Inlet SC to South Santee River SC from 20 to 60 NM- 220 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft possible. * WHERE...Waters from Little River Inlet SC to South Santee River SC from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ Action: New Issued At: 2026-09-23 01:21:19 847 WHUS72 KILM 230620 MWWILM URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wilmington NC 220 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 AMZ280-231900- /O.NEW.KILM.GL.W.0009.260923T2300Z-260925T1100Z/ Waters from Surf City NC to Little River Inlet SC from 20 to 60 NM- 220 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft. * WHERE...Waters from Surf City NC to Little River Inlet SC from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EDT Friday. * 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. && $$ AMZ250-252-231900- /O.EXT.KILM.SC.Y.0037.260923T0620Z-260924T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KILM.GL.A.0006.260924T1800Z-260925T0800Z/ Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out 20 NM- 220 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft possible. * WHERE...Southeast North Carolina coastal waters out 20 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday afternoon through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ AMZ254-256-231900- /O.EXT.KILM.SC.Y.0037.260923T0620Z-260925T1100Z/ 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- 220 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. * WHERE...Northeast South Carolina coastal waters out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ284-231900- /O.NEW.KILM.GL.A.0006.260924T1800Z-260925T0800Z/ Waters from Little River Inlet SC to South Santee River SC from 20 to 60 NM- 220 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft possible. * WHERE...Waters from Little River Inlet SC to South Santee River SC from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2026-09-23 12:18:49 545 WHUS72 KILM 231713 MWWILM URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wilmington NC 113 PM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 AMZ250-252-240800- /O.UPG.KILM.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-260924T1800Z/ /O.EXB.KILM.GL.W.0009.260924T0000Z-260925T1000Z/ /O.UPG.KILM.GL.A.0006.260924T1800Z-260925T0800Z/ 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- 113 PM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. * WHERE...Southeast North Carolina coastal waters out 20 NM. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 6 AM EDT Friday. * 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. && $$ AMZ284-240800- /O.EXB.KILM.GL.W.0009.260924T0000Z-260925T1000Z/ /O.UPG.KILM.GL.A.0006.260924T1800Z-260925T0800Z/ Waters from Little River Inlet SC to South Santee River SC from 20 to 60 NM- 113 PM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft expected. * WHERE...Waters from Little River Inlet SC to South Santee River SC from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 6 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ280-240800- /O.EXT.KILM.GL.W.0009.260924T0000Z-260925T1000Z/ Waters from Surf City NC to Little River Inlet SC from 20 to 60 NM- 113 PM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft expected. * WHERE...Waters from Surf City NC to Little River Inlet SC from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 6 AM EDT Friday. * 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. && $$ AMZ254-256-240800- /O.CON.KILM.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-260925T1100Z/ Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out 20 NM- 113 PM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. * WHERE...Northeast South Carolina coastal waters out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2026-09-23 12:18:49 545 WHUS72 KILM 231713 MWWILM URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wilmington NC 113 PM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 AMZ250-252-240800- /O.UPG.KILM.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-260924T1800Z/ /O.EXB.KILM.GL.W.0009.260924T0000Z-260925T1000Z/ /O.UPG.KILM.GL.A.0006.260924T1800Z-260925T0800Z/ 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- 113 PM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. * WHERE...Southeast North Carolina coastal waters out 20 NM. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 6 AM EDT Friday. * 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. && $$ AMZ284-240800- /O.EXB.KILM.GL.W.0009.260924T0000Z-260925T1000Z/ /O.UPG.KILM.GL.A.0006.260924T1800Z-260925T0800Z/ Waters from Little River Inlet SC to South Santee River SC from 20 to 60 NM- 113 PM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft expected. * WHERE...Waters from Little River Inlet SC to South Santee River SC from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 6 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ280-240800- /O.EXT.KILM.GL.W.0009.260924T0000Z-260925T1000Z/ Waters from Surf City NC to Little River Inlet SC from 20 to 60 NM- 113 PM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft expected. * WHERE...Waters from Surf City NC to Little River Inlet SC from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 6 AM EDT Friday. * 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. && $$ AMZ254-256-240800- /O.CON.KILM.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-260925T1100Z/ Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out 20 NM- 113 PM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. * WHERE...Northeast South Carolina coastal waters out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||