Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
994 FZUS72 KILM 100331 MWSILM Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Wilmington NC 1131 PM EDT Sun Jun 9 2024 AMZ254-256-274-276-100430- 1131 PM EDT Sun Jun 9 2024 ...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS APPROACHING THE WATERS... The areas affected include... Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out 20 nm... Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out 20 nm... Waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC from 20 to 40 nm... Waters from Murrells Inlet NC to South Santee River SC from 20 to 40 nm... At 1130 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Little River Reef to 32 nm west of DeBordieu Colony, moving southeast at 35 knots. Locations impacted include... Ten Mile Reef, Little River Sea Buoy, Gary Ennis Reef, Winyah Bay Sea Buoy, Sherman Wreck, Bill Perry Junior Reef, Murrells Inlet Sea Buoy, Georgetown Nearshore Wreck, Little River Offshore Reef, Myrtle Beach Rock, Atlantic Ledge, Inshore Hole, Paradise Reef, Georgetown Reef, Jungle, Little River Reef, East Bank Buoy, Belky Bear, Cherry Grove Inlet, and Long Bay Terrace. 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 3321 7917 3338 7915 3349 7908 3374 7882 3384 7860 3385 7854 3337 7798 3304 7912 3312 7927 $$ RJB