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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The areas affected include... 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 1116 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a gust front, capable of producing rapidly shifting winds gusting to around 30 knots. This gust front was located...
What the bulletin says to do
Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots and locally higher waves. Make sure you and your crew are wearing properly fitted life jackets.
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The areas affected include... 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 1116 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a gust front, capable of producing rapidly shifting winds gusting to around 30 knots. This gust front was located along a line extending from 26 nm northwest of Figure Eight Island to near New River Inlet, moving south at 30 knots. Locations impacted include... Fort Fisher, 10 Mile Boxcars, Liberty Ship, Dallas Rock, Billy Murrell Reef, Johnny Mercer Pier, Masonboro Sea Buoy, Harris Reef, 10 Mile Rocks, Kure Beach Point, School House Reef, Sheepshead Rock, Buoy Off Carolina Beach, Topsail Boxcars, Topsail Tire Reef, Wr2, Wr4, Dredge Wreck, 5 Mile Boxcars, and Kure Beach.
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Marine Weather Statement issued September 4 at 11:18PM 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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