292  
FZUS72 KILM 152349  
MWSILM  
 
MARINE WEATHER STATEMENT  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WILMINGTON NC  
649 PM EST SUN FEB 15 2026  
 
AMZ250-252-270-160045-  
649 PM EST SUN FEB 15 2026  
 
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 SURF CITY TO CAPE FEAR NC OUT 20 NM...  
WATERS FROM SURF CITY TO CAPE FEAR NC FROM 20 TO 40 NM...  
 
AT 649 PM EST, DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A STRONG THUNDERSTORM, CAPABLE  
OF PRODUCING WINDS TO AROUND 30 KNOTS. THIS THUNDERSTORM WAS LOCATED  
OVER RARITAN WRECK, MOVING NORTHEAST AT 30 KNOTS.  
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...  
 
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.  
 
THIS STORM MAY PRODUCE A WATERSPOUT. A SPECIAL MARINE WARNING MAY BE  
NEEDED.  
 

 
 
LAT...LON 3351 7786 3350 7791 3350 7796 3351 7802  
3356 7809 3401 7762 3383 7741  
 

 
 
SCALORA  
 
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