Marine Weather Statement for Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm; Waters from Surf City NC to Little River Inlet SC from 20 to 60 NM
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- Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm, Waters from Surf City NC to Little River Inlet SC from 20 to 60 NM
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A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm... Waters from Surf City NC to Little River Inlet SC from 20 to 60 NM... At 123 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms increasing along the coast from the tip of Cape Fear up through...
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.
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A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm... Waters from Surf City NC to Little River Inlet SC from 20 to 60 NM... At 123 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms increasing along the coast from the tip of Cape Fear up through Surf City. Expect some of these storms to move eastward over the waters over the next few hours. These thunderstorms, will be capable of producing winds to around 30 knots or greater and frequent lightning.
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Marine Weather Statement issued August 15 at 1:26PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
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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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