Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
661 FZUS72 KILM 102303 MWSILM Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Wilmington NC 703 PM EDT Fri May 10 2024 AMZ252-254-110000- 703 PM EDT Fri May 10 2024 ...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS APPROACHING THE WATERS... The areas affected include... 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... At 703 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Little River Entrance to 20 nm northwest of Garden City, moving southeast at 20 knots. strong thunderstorms will be near... Little River Reef, Little River Entrance, Little River Sea Buoy, North Myrtle Beach, Cherry Grove Inlet, and Cherry Grove Beach around 710 PM EDT. Sherman Wreck around 715 PM EDT. Little River Offshore Reef around 725 PM EDT. Springmaid Pier around 730 PM EDT. Myrtle Beach Rock around 735 PM EDT. 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 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. && LAT...LON 3364 7894 3377 7877 3382 7867 3388 7846 3358 7826 3357 7835 3350 7856 3345 7859 3345 7885 3353 7903 $$ TRA