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FZUS72 KILM 220326
MWSILM
MARINE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WILMINGTON NC
1126 PM EDT FRI AUG 21 2026
AMZ252-254-256-280-284-220430-
1126 PM EDT FRI AUG 21 2026
..STRONG THUNDERSTORMS OVER THE WATERS
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...
COASTAL WATERS FROM MURRELLS INLET TO SOUTH SANTEE RIVER 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 1126 PM EDT, DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED STRONG THUNDERSTORMS, CAPABLE
OF PRODUCING WINDS TO AROUND 30 KNOTS. THESE THUNDERSTORMS WERE
LOCATED ALONG A LINE EXTENDING FROM NEAR JUNGLE TO 8 NM SOUTHEAST OF
GOLDFINCH REEF, MOVING NORTHEAST AT 15 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 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.
THESE STORMS MAY PRODUCE A WATERSPOUT. A SPECIAL MARINE WARNING MAY
BE NEEDED.
LAT...LON 3366 7832 3358 7822 3357 7822 3313 7820
3311 7867 3361 7871
LEW
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