


Marine Weather Message
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
518 WHUS72 KILM 080534 MWWILM URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wilmington NC 134 AM EDT Wed Oct 8 2025 AMZ250-252-254-256-082000- /O.NEW.KILM.SC.Y.0047.251009T0400Z-251009T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KILM.GL.A.0004.251009T1800Z-251010T1200Z/ Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm- 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- Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out 20 nm- 134 AM EDT Wed Oct 8 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 2 PM EDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft possible. * WHERE...Southeast North Carolina and Northeast South Carolina coastal waters. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to 2 PM EDT Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday afternoon through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$