Marine Weather Statement for 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
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What you need to know
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- 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
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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... At 519 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a gust front, capable of producing winds up to around 30 knots. This gust front was located along a...
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 these storms pass. 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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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... At 519 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a gust front, capable of producing winds up to around 30 knots. This gust front was located along a line extending from 9 nm north of Oak Island to 8 nm north of Ocean Isle Beach to 16 nm northwest of North Myrtle Beach, moving south at 20 knots. The gust front will be near... Lockwood Folly Inlet Sea Buoy and Shallotte River Inlet Sea Buoy around 535 PM EDT. Caswell Beach, Cherry Grove Inlet, Little River Entrance, and Little River Sea Buoy around 540 PM EDT. Little River Reef around 545 PM EDT. Cape Fear Sea Buoy around 550 PM EDT.
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Marine Weather Statement issued August 16 at 5:20PM 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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