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FZUS72 KILM 091730
MWSILM

Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
130 PM EDT Sat Aug 9 2025

AMZ252-270-272-274-091830-
130 PM EDT Sat Aug 9 2025

...SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING WATERSPOUTS OVER
THE OFFSHORE WATERS...

The areas affected include...
  Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out 20
  nm...
  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...
  Waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC from 20 to 40 nm...

At 129 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated an area of scattered showers
and thunderstorms offshore capable of producing waterspouts and wind
gusts to 30 knots. The scattered showers and thunderstorms were
located from near Long Bay Terrace to near the Frying Pan Shoals
Light Tower and Wreck 33, moving west and southwest at 10 to 15
knots.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher
waves, and a few cloud to sea lightning strikes. If caught on the
open water, prepare for deteriorating conditions. Make sure you and
your crew are wearing properly fitted life jackets.

A few of these storms may produce waterspouts. Do not navigate
toward any waterspouts, instead move at right angles away from them.

&&

LAT...LON 3350 7738 3320 7817 3324 7826 3322 7834
      3333 7859 3371 7730

$$

SRP