Public Information Statement
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC

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PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
910 AM EST Mon Dec 15 2025

...National Weather Service Wilmington, NC Transitioning to a New
Format for the Area Forecast Discussion Beginning Jan 12 2026...

Beginning at 1200 PM EST on January 12, 2026, the National
Weather Service Wilmington, NC Forecast Office will transition to
a Key Message format for the Area Forecast Discussion (AFDILM).

This strategic change aligns the Area Forecast Discussion (AFD) with
an impacts-first message philosophy, enabling our office to
streamline communication and reduce redundancy. This transition
moves away from a strictly chronological layout to focus immediately
on potential weather impacts and hazards. By prioritizing Key
Messages, we aim to enhance clarity and eliminate duplication within
the Area Forecast Discussion.

A side-by-side comparison of the old format and the new format
templates can be found at: https://www.weather.gov/erh/newAFD

The latest local AFD can be found at the following link:
https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=ilm&issuedby=ILM&produc
t=AFD

For any questions, please contact:
Steve Pfaff
Meteorologist in Charge
National Weather Service
Wilmington, NC
steven.pfaff@noaa.gov

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