534
FZUS72 KILM 240047
MWSILM
MARINE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WILMINGTON NC
847 PM EDT MON MAR 23 2026
AMZ272-274-240130-
847 PM EDT MON MAR 23 2026
..A STRONG THUNDERSTORM OVER THE WATERS
THE AREAS AFFECTED INCLUDE...
WATERS FROM CAPE FEAR NC TO LITTLE RIVER INLET SC FROM 20 TO 40
NM...
WATERS FROM LITTLE RIVER INLET TO MURRELLS INLET SC FROM 20 TO 40
NM...
AT 846 PM EDT, DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A STRONG THUNDERSTORM, CAPABLE
OF PRODUCING WINDS TO AROUND 30 KNOTS AND SMALL HAIL. THIS
THUNDERSTORM WAS LOCATED 10 NM EAST OF SUNSET MID SHELF BUOY, MOVING
SOUTHEAST AT 25 KNOTS.
THE STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL REMAIN OVER MAINLY OPEN WATERS.
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.
LAT...LON 3333 7807 3345 7794 3332 7754 3326 7763
3321 7771 3318 7782 3317 7791
RJB
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