Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC

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Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1116 PM EDT Sat Apr 20 2024

AMZ252-254-210400-
1116 PM EDT Sat Apr 20 2024

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS OVER THE WATERS...

The areas affected include...

Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Murrells Inlet SC out 20 nm...

At 1115 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms capable
of producing winds to around 30 knots and small hail. These
thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near buoy A R
445 to Surfside Beach, moving east at 25 knots.

Locations impacted include...
Little River Offshore Reef, Myrtle Beach Rock, Jungle, Sherman Wreck,
Springmaid Pier, A R 445, Cape Fear Sea Buoy, Cape Fear Knuckle Buoy,
Paradise Reef, and Mount Dirfy`s Wreck.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Intense lightning is occurring with these storms. If caught on the
open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded
metal objects.

&&

LAT...LON 3364 7894 3374 7881 3385 7798 3359 7774
      3356 7816 3358 7819 3358 7825 3355 7840
      3351 7898 3353 7903

$$

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