Small Craft Advisory 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
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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, Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm
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What is happening
What: For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. Impacts: Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Where: Southeast North...
What the bulletin says to do
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. * WHERE...Southeast North Carolina coastal waters out 20 NM. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 2 AM EDT Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 2 AM Monday to 8 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Official revisions
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Small Craft Advisory issued October 18 at 2:02PM EDT until October 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Official revision - Alert
Small Craft Advisory issued October 18 at 2:02PM EDT until October 21 at 8:00AM 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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