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Home Return to list Small Craft Advisory 0037 Issued by the Wilmington Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-09-22 13:21:56 460 WHUS72 KILM 221820 MWWILM URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wilmington NC 220 PM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026 AMZ250-252-254-256-230800- /O.NEW.KILM.SC.Y.0037.260923T1200Z-260924T1800Z/ 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- 220 PM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO 2 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Northeast 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...From 8 AM Wednesday to 2 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Time Extended Issued At: 2026-09-22 17:13:32 138 WHUS72 KILM 222213 MWWILM URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wilmington NC 613 PM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026 AMZ250-252-254-256-230800- /O.EXT.KILM.SC.Y.0037.260923T0900Z-260924T1800Z/ Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out 20 NM- 613 PM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM WEDNESDAY TO 2 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with occasional gusts up to 35 kt and seas up to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...Southeast North Carolina and Northeast South Carolina coastal waters out 20 NM. * WHEN...From 5 AM Wednesday to 2 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Time Extended 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: Time Extended 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: Continued 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: Continued Issued At: 2026-09-24 01:24:07 293 WHUS72 KILM 240623 MWWILM URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wilmington NC 223 AM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026 AMZ250-252-280-284-241900- /O.CON.KILM.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260925T1000Z/ 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- 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- 223 AM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft. * WHERE...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, Waters from Surf City NC to Little River Inlet SC from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Little River Inlet SC to South Santee River SC from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Until 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. && $$ AMZ254-256-241900- /O.CON.KILM.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-260925T1100Z/ Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out 20 NM- 223 AM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. * WHERE...Northeast South Carolina coastal waters out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ 9 Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-09-24 13:10:52 612 WHUS72 KILM 241810 MWWILM URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wilmington NC 210 PM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026 AMZ250-252-280-284-250615- /O.CON.KILM.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260925T1000Z/ 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- 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- 210 PM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft. * WHERE...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, Waters from Surf City NC to Little River Inlet SC from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Little River Inlet SC to South Santee River SC from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Until 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. && $$ AMZ254-256-250615- /O.CON.KILM.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-260925T1100Z/ Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out 20 NM- 210 PM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 7 ft. * WHERE...Northeast South Carolina coastal waters out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Time Extended Issued At: 2026-09-24 18:45:33 747 WHUS72 KILM 242345 MWWILM URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wilmington NC 745 PM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026 AMZ250-252-280-284-250800- /O.CON.KILM.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260925T1000Z/ 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- 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- 745 PM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas up to around 10 ft within 20 nm and up to around 15 ft 20 to 60 nm out. * WHERE...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, Waters from Surf City NC to Little River Inlet SC from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Little River Inlet SC to South Santee River SC from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Until 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. && $$ AMZ254-256-250800- /O.EXT.KILM.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-260925T2100Z/ 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- 745 PM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt and seas up to 8 ft. * WHERE...Northeast South Carolina coastal waters out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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