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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
223 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

AMZ280-170700-
/O.EXT.KILM.GL.W.0011.261017T1600Z-261018T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.SR.A.0001.261018T1200Z-261019T0600Z/
Waters from Surf City NC to Little River Inlet SC from 20 to
60 NM-
223 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 8 AM EDT
SUNDAY...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft expected. For the Storm 
  Watch, north winds 35 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 
  12 to 17 ft possible.

* WHERE...Waters from Surf City NC to Little River Inlet SC from 
  20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from noon Saturday to 8 AM EDT 
  Sunday. For the Storm Watch, from Sunday morning through late 
  Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize 
  or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ250-252-254-256-170700-
/O.EXT.KILM.GL.W.0011.261017T1600Z-261019T1500Z/
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-
223 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 11 AM EDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  7 to 10 ft expected.

* WHERE...Southeast North Carolina and Northeast South Carolina 
  coastal waters out 20 NM.

* WHEN...From noon Saturday to 11 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

AMZ284-170700-
/O.EXT.KILM.GL.W.0011.261017T1600Z-261019T1500Z/
Waters from Little River Inlet SC to South Santee River SC from
20 to 60 NM-
223 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 11 AM EDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  9 to 14 ft expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Little River Inlet SC to South Santee 
  River SC from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...From noon Saturday to 11 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

LEW