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Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
416 PM EDT Wed Jul 2 2025

AMZ250-022115-
416 PM EDT Wed Jul 2 2025

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS APPROACHING THE WATERS...

The areas affected include...
  Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm...

At 415 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 The Vicinity Of Sneads
Ferry Bridge to near Wrightsville Beach, moving east at 15 knots.

strong thunderstorms will be near...
  Billy Murrell Reef, Figure Eight Island, Harris Reef, Johnny
  Mercer Pier, Rich Inlet, Topsail Tire Reef, and Topsail Beach
  around 420 PM EDT.
  Dallas Rock around 425 PM EDT.
  Topsail Boxcars around 450 PM EDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher
waves, and lightning strikes. 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 3432 7738 3419 7754 3420 7780 3427 7774
      3432 7769 3444 7752

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