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BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Special Marine Warning
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1020 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a

* Special Marine Warning for...
  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...

* Until 1115 PM EDT.

* At 1020 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Ten Mile
  Reef, moving northeast at 5 knots.

  HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater.

  SOURCE...Radar.

  IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and 
           suddenly higher waves.

* Locations impacted include...
  Ten Mile Reef, Belky Bear, North Inlet Reef, and Inshore Hole.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until these storms pass.
If caught on the open water, prepare for deteriorating conditions.
Make sure you and your crew are wearing properly fitted life jackets.

Frequent lightning is occurring with this storm. If caught on the
open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded
metal objects.

&&

LAT...LON 3344 7903 3360 7885 3343 7860 3335 7868
      3332 7873 3330 7879 3326 7883 3317 7884
      3316 7885 3318 7898
TIME...MOT...LOC 0220Z 219DEG 7KT 3334 7892 

HAIL...0.00IN
WIND...>34KTS

$$

ABW