


Marine Weather Message
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
998 WHUS72 KILM 090501 MWWILM URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wilmington NC 101 AM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025 AMZ250-252-254-256-092000- /O.CON.KILM.SC.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-251009T1800Z/ /O.CON.KILM.GL.W.0007.251009T1800Z-251011T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm- 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- 101 AM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Southeast North Carolina and Northeast South Carolina coastal waters. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ 9