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Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
419 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026

AMZ250-252-212115-
419 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026

...A GUST FRONT APPROACHING THE WATERS...

The areas affected include...
  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...

At 418 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a gust front, capable of
producing winds to around 30 knots. This gust front was located over
North Masonboro Island, moving southeast at 10 knots.

Locations impacted include...
Fort Fisher, 10 Mile Boxcars, Liberty Ship, Dallas Rock, Billy
Murrell Reef, Masonboro Sea Buoy, Harris Reef, 10 Mile Rocks, Bald
Head Island, Kure Beach Point, Sheepshead Rock, Buoy Off Carolina
Beach, Dredge Wreck, Lockwood Folly Inlet Sea Buoy, Shallotte River
Inlet Sea Buoy, 5 Mile Boxcars, Kure Beach, and Caswell Beach.

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 3404 7751 3370 7835 3385 7853 3390 7838
      3391 7815 3389 7802 3386 7801 3386 7800
      3387 7796 3397 7792 3416 7783 3433 7767

$$

RJB