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; Waters from Surf City NC to Little River Inlet SC from 20 to 60 NM +1 more
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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, 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
A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... 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... Waters from Little River Inlet SC to South Santee River SC from 20 to 60 NM... Waters from Surf City...
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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Bulletin details
A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... 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... 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 307 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located near Sherman Wreck, moving east at 25 knots.
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Marine Weather Statement issued July 24 at 3:07PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
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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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