Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
539 FZUS72 KILM 082340 MWSILM Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Wilmington NC 740 PM EDT Wed May 8 2024 AMZ250-090045- 740 PM EDT Wed May 8 2024 ...SUDDEN WIND SHIFT WITH THUNDERSTORMS APPROACHING THE WATERS... The areas affected include... Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm... At 739 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located in Wilmington, moving east at 30 knots. Locations impacted include... 10 Mile Boxcars, Liberty Ship, Dallas Rock, Billy Murrell Reef, Masonboro Sea Buoy, Harris Reef, 10 Mile Rocks, Kure Beach Point, Topsail Boxcars, Topsail Tire Reef, Buoy Off Carolina Beach, 5 Mile Boxcars, Kure Beach, and Topsail Beach. 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 3438 7744 3421 7724 3416 7734 3409 7743 3396 7775 3399 7791 3414 7784 3423 7777 3432 7769 3439 7759 $$ TRA