Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
421 FZUS72 KILM 110119 MWSILM Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Wilmington NC 919 PM EDT Fri May 10 2024 AMZ250-252-270-110245- 919 PM EDT Fri May 10 2024 ...GUSTY WINDS WILL ACCOMPANY A COLD FRONT AND MORE THUNDERSTORMS... The areas affected include... Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out 20 nm... Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm... Waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC from 20 to 40 nm... At 918 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms along a cold front capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This front was located along a line extending from 10 miles west of Surf City to 20 miles west of Wrightsville Beach, moving southeast at 25 knots. The front will be near... Topsail Beach around 930 PM EDT. Rich Inlet, Topsail Tire Reef, and Figure Eight Island around 935 PM EDT. Masonboro Sea Buoy, Wrightsville Beach, North Masonboro Island, Harris Reef, Billy Murrell Reef, and Johnny Mercer Pier around 940 PM EDT. Dallas Rock, Liberty Ship, and South Masonboro Island around 945 PM EDT. Topsail Boxcars and Carolina Beach around 950 PM EDT. 5 Mile Boxcars, Kure Beach Point, Kure Beach, and Buoy Off Carolina Beach around 955 PM EDT. 10 Mile Rocks, Sheepshead Rock, Caswell Beach, and Fort Fisher around 1000 PM EDT. 10 Mile Boxcars and Bald Head Island around 1005 PM EDT. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, and lightning strikes. If caught on the open water, prepare for deteriorating conditions. Make sure you and your crew are wearing properly fitted life jackets. && LAT...LON 3408 7710 3364 7794 3391 7814 3389 7802 3388 7802 3388 7800 3386 7801 3384 7796 3391 7795 3417 7783 3432 7769 3444 7752 $$ TRA