Marine Weather Statement for 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 +2 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- 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 Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm, Waters from Little River Inlet SC to South Santee River SC from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Surf City NC to Little River Inlet SC from 20 to 60 NM
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What is happening
The areas affected include... 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 Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm... Waters from Little River Inlet SC to South Santee River SC from 20 to 60 NM......
What the bulletin says to do
Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes. If caught on the open water, prepare for deteriorating conditions. Make sure you and your crew are wearing properly fitted life jackets. Intense lightning was occurring with the storm. If caught on the open water, stay below deck if possible, and keep away from ungrounded metal objects.
Full official description
Bulletin details
The areas affected include... 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 Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm... Waters from Little River Inlet SC to South Santee River SC from 20 to 60 NM... Waters from Surf City NC to Little River Inlet SC from 20 to 60 NM... At 1237 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated an area of strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. The strongest of these thunderstorms was located near Cape Fear Knuckle Buoy, moving east at 40 knots.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Marine Weather Statement issued July 25 at 12:38PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Official revision
Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Wilmington NC. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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