Special Marine Warning
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
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BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Special Marine Warning
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
924 AM EDT Sat Aug 29 2026
The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a
* Special Marine Warning for...
Waters from Surf City NC to Little River Inlet SC from 20 to 60
NM...
* Until 1030 AM EDT.
* At 923 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing
waterspouts was located 21 nm southeast of Wreck 33, moving east at
15 knots.
HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts 40 to 50 knots.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally
hazardous seas. Small craft could be damaged in briefly
higher winds and suddenly higher waves.
* The severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly open waters.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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 3324 7708 3319 7725 3334 7738 3348 7700
3344 7694
TIME...MOT...LOC 1323Z 256DEG 15KT 3333 7722
WATERSPOUT...POSSIBLE
HAIL...0.00IN
WIND...40KTS
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