Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
414 FZUS72 KILM 070601 MWSILM Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Wilmington NC 201 AM EDT Fri Jun 7 2024 AMZ250-270-070700- 201 AM EDT Fri Jun 7 2024 ...Thunderstorms will affect the coastal waters from Cape Fear northward... The areas affected include... Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm... Waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC from 20 to 40 nm... At 2 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots and cloud to sea lightning. The thunderstorms were located near Sheepshead Rock northward to the lower Cape Fear River, moving northeast at 30 knots. The strong thunderstorm will affect... Dredge Wreck, 5 Mile Boxcars, 10 Mile Boxcars, Buoy Off Carolina Beach, Carolina Beach, School House Reef, 10 Mile Rocks, W R 2, and Topsail Boxcars. 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 3418 7721 3401 7704 3374 7783 3386 7796 3391 7795 3397 7791 3407 7788 3415 7784 3430 7771 3440 7759 3444 7752 $$ SRP