WHUS72 KILM 160621 MWWILM URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wilmington NC 221 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 AMZ250-252-254-256-161900- /O.UPG.KILM.GL.A.0008.261017T1000Z-261019T1000Z/ /O.NEW.KILM.GL.W.0011.261017T1600Z-261019T1000Z/ 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- 221 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 6 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 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 6 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. && $$ AMZ280-284-161900- /O.UPG.KILM.GL.A.0008.261017T1000Z-261019T1000Z/ /O.NEW.KILM.GL.W.0011.261017T1600Z-261019T1000Z/ Waters from Surf City NC to Little River Inlet SC from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Little River Inlet SC to South Santee River SC from 20 to 60 NM- 221 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 6 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft expected. * WHERE...Waters from Surf City NC to South Santee River SC from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From noon Saturday to 6 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$