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Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
345 AM EDT Thu Aug 7 2025

AMZ250-270-272-070845-
345 AM EDT Thu Aug 7 2025

A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas...
  Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm...
  Waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC from 20 to 40
  nm...
  Waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC from 20 to 40 nm...

At 344 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable
of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were
located along a line extending from near Wr2 to 9 nm east of Wr4 to
near Frying Pan Shoals Light Tower, 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.

Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher
waves, lightning strikes, and heavy downpours. 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.

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LAT...LON 3387 7717 3380 7726 3353 7737 3344 7769
      3381 7737 3404 7749 3413 7739 3421 7725
      3397 7697

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