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Home Return to list Gale Warning 0008 Issued by the Wilmington Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-06-18 13:26:25 846 WHUS72 KILM 181826 MWWILM URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wilmington NC 226 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026 AMZ250-252-254-256-190230- /O.EXT.KILM.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-260619T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KILM.GL.W.0008.260619T0900Z-260619T2000Z/ 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- 226 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 4 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. For the Gale Warning, southwest 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 out 20 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM EDT Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 5 AM to 4 PM 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. && $$ AMZ280-284-190230- /O.NEW.KILM.GL.W.0008.260619T0900Z-260619T2000Z/ Waters from Surf City NC to Little River Inlet SC from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Little River Inlet SC to South Santee River SC from 20 to 60 NM- 226 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 4 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. * WHERE...Waters from Surf City NC to South Santee River SC from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 4 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: New Issued At: 2026-06-18 13:26:25 846 WHUS72 KILM 181826 MWWILM URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wilmington NC 226 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026 AMZ250-252-254-256-190230- /O.EXT.KILM.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-260619T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KILM.GL.W.0008.260619T0900Z-260619T2000Z/ 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- 226 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 4 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. For the Gale Warning, southwest 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 out 20 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM EDT Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 5 AM to 4 PM 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. && $$ AMZ280-284-190230- /O.NEW.KILM.GL.W.0008.260619T0900Z-260619T2000Z/ Waters from Surf City NC to Little River Inlet SC from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Little River Inlet SC to South Santee River SC from 20 to 60 NM- 226 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 4 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. * WHERE...Waters from Surf City NC to South Santee River SC from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 4 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-06-18 18:24:05 032 WHUS72 KILM 182323 MWWILM URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wilmington NC 723 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026 AMZ250-252-254-256-190900- /O.CON.KILM.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-260619T0900Z/ /O.CON.KILM.GL.W.0008.260619T0900Z-260619T2000Z/ 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- 723 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 4 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. For the Gale Warning, southwest 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 out 20 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM EDT Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 5 AM to 4 PM 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. && $$ AMZ280-284-190900- /O.CON.KILM.GL.W.0008.260619T0900Z-260619T2000Z/ Waters from Surf City NC to Little River Inlet SC from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Little River Inlet SC to South Santee River SC from 20 to 60 NM- 723 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 4 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. * WHERE...Waters from Surf City NC to South Santee River SC from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 4 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-06-18 18:24:05 032 WHUS72 KILM 182323 MWWILM URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wilmington NC 723 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026 AMZ250-252-254-256-190900- /O.CON.KILM.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-260619T0900Z/ /O.CON.KILM.GL.W.0008.260619T0900Z-260619T2000Z/ 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- 723 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 4 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. For the Gale Warning, southwest 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 out 20 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM EDT Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 5 AM to 4 PM 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. && $$ AMZ280-284-190900- /O.CON.KILM.GL.W.0008.260619T0900Z-260619T2000Z/ Waters from Surf City NC to Little River Inlet SC from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Little River Inlet SC to South Santee River SC from 20 to 60 NM- 723 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 4 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. * WHERE...Waters from Surf City NC to South Santee River SC from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 4 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Time Extended Issued At: 2026-06-19 01:29:53 400 WHUS72 KILM 190629 MWWILM URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wilmington NC 229 AM EDT Fri Jun 19 2026 AMZ250-252-254-256-191900- /O.CAN.KILM.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-260619T0900Z/ /O.EXT.KILM.GL.W.0008.260619T0629Z-260619T2200Z/ 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 Jun 19 2026 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. * WHERE...Southeast North Carolina and Northeast South Carolina coastal waters out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening. * 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. && $$ AMZ280-284-191900- /O.EXT.KILM.GL.W.0008.260619T0629Z-260619T2200Z/ Waters from Surf City NC to Little River Inlet SC from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Little River Inlet SC to South Santee River SC from 20 to 60 NM- 229 AM EDT Fri Jun 19 2026 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. * WHERE...Waters from Surf City NC to South Santee River SC from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Time Extended Issued At: 2026-06-19 01:29:53 400 WHUS72 KILM 190629 MWWILM URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wilmington NC 229 AM EDT Fri Jun 19 2026 AMZ250-252-254-256-191900- /O.CAN.KILM.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-260619T0900Z/ /O.EXT.KILM.GL.W.0008.260619T0629Z-260619T2200Z/ 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 Jun 19 2026 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. * WHERE...Southeast North Carolina and Northeast South Carolina coastal waters out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening. * 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. && $$ AMZ280-284-191900- /O.EXT.KILM.GL.W.0008.260619T0629Z-260619T2200Z/ Waters from Surf City NC to Little River Inlet SC from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Little River Inlet SC to South Santee River SC from 20 to 60 NM- 229 AM EDT Fri Jun 19 2026 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. * WHERE...Waters from Surf City NC to South Santee River SC from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-06-19 13:19:49 297 WHUS72 KILM 191819 MWWILM URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wilmington NC 219 PM EDT Fri Jun 19 2026 AMZ250-252-254-256-200100- /O.CAN.KILM.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260619T2200Z/ /O.NEW.KILM.SC.Y.0027.260619T1819Z-260620T0100Z/ 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 Fri Jun 19 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. * WHERE...Southeast North Carolina and Northeast South Carolina coastal waters out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 9 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ280-284-191930- /O.CAN.KILM.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260619T2200Z/ Waters from Surf City NC to Little River Inlet SC from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Little River Inlet SC to South Santee River SC from 20 to 60 NM- 219 PM EDT Fri Jun 19 2026 ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... $$ Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-06-19 13:19:49 297 WHUS72 KILM 191819 MWWILM URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wilmington NC 219 PM EDT Fri Jun 19 2026 AMZ250-252-254-256-200100- /O.CAN.KILM.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260619T2200Z/ /O.NEW.KILM.SC.Y.0027.260619T1819Z-260620T0100Z/ 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 Fri Jun 19 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. * WHERE...Southeast North Carolina and Northeast South Carolina coastal waters out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 9 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ280-284-191930- /O.CAN.KILM.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260619T2200Z/ Waters from Surf City NC to Little River Inlet SC from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Little River Inlet SC to South Santee River SC from 20 to 60 NM- 219 PM EDT Fri Jun 19 2026 ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... $$ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||