Watches, Warnings & Advisories



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Gale Warning

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1207 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026

AMZ250-252-254-256-220700-
/O.UPG.KILM.GL.A.0002.260222T2100Z-260223T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.GL.W.0003.260222T2100Z-260223T1200Z/
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-
1207 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO 7 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 4 to 6 ft expected.

* WHERE...Southeast North Carolina and Northeast South Carolina
  coastal waters.

* WHEN...From 4 PM Sunday to 7 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
129 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026

AMZ250-252-254-256-221830-
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-
129 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO 7 AM EST MONDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the adjacent Coastal Waters.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Dense sea fog possible through tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Gale Warning.

Small Craft Advisory possible Wednesday and Thursday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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