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2025 [KILM] WILMINGTON Gale (GL) Watch (A) Number 2

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Storm Based Warning History

416 
WHUS72 KILM 041930
MWWILM

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
230 PM EST Sat Jan 4 2025

AMZ252-254-256-050900-
/O.NEW.KILM.GL.A.0002.250106T1200Z-250107T0300Z/
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-
230 PM EST Sat Jan 4 2025

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 6 to 11 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

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776 
WHUS72 KILM 050822
MWWILM

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
322 AM EST Sun Jan 5 2025

AMZ252-254-256-052045-
/O.UPG.KILM.GL.A.0002.250106T1200Z-250107T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.GL.W.0002.250106T1200Z-250107T0500Z/
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-
322 AM EST Sun Jan 5 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT EST MONDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt,
  becoming Northwest at the same speeds by late afternoon or 
  early evening. Seas 6 to 11 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM Monday to midnight EST Monday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ250-052045-
/O.NEW.KILM.GL.W.0002.250106T1200Z-250107T0500Z/
Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm-
322 AM EST Sun Jan 5 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT EST MONDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt,
  becoming Northwest at the same speeds by late Mon afternoon or
  early evening. Seas 6 to 10 ft expected. 

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 
  nm.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Monday to midnight EST Monday night.

* 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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416 
WHUS72 KILM 041930
MWWILM

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
230 PM EST Sat Jan 4 2025

AMZ252-254-256-050900-
/O.NEW.KILM.GL.A.0002.250106T1200Z-250107T0300Z/
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-
230 PM EST Sat Jan 4 2025

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 6 to 11 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

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776 
WHUS72 KILM 050822
MWWILM

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
322 AM EST Sun Jan 5 2025

AMZ252-254-256-052045-
/O.UPG.KILM.GL.A.0002.250106T1200Z-250107T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.GL.W.0002.250106T1200Z-250107T0500Z/
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-
322 AM EST Sun Jan 5 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT EST MONDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt,
  becoming Northwest at the same speeds by late afternoon or 
  early evening. Seas 6 to 11 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM Monday to midnight EST Monday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ250-052045-
/O.NEW.KILM.GL.W.0002.250106T1200Z-250107T0500Z/
Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm-
322 AM EST Sun Jan 5 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT EST MONDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt,
  becoming Northwest at the same speeds by late Mon afternoon or
  early evening. Seas 6 to 10 ft expected. 

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 
  nm.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Monday to midnight EST Monday night.

* 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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