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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.

&&

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