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Gale Warning 1, NWS Wilmington, NC

January 8, 2021

NWS Wilmington, NC issued this gale warning at Jan 8, 2021, 3:28 AM EST. It took effect at Jan 8, 2021, 8:51 AM EST. It was in force for 9 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 8, 2021, 3:28 AM EST (08:28 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 8, 2021, 8:51 AM EST
Expired
Jan 8, 2021, 6:14 PM EST
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Wilmington, NC

The text

As transmitted.

171 
WHUS72 KILM 080828
MWWILM

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
328 AM EST Fri Jan 8 2021

AMZ250-081630-
/O.EXT.KILM.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210108T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.GL.W.0001.210108T2200Z-210109T0500Z/
Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm-
328 AM EST Fri Jan 8 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO MIDNIGHT
EST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, North to Northwest winds 20 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected.

  For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with 
  gusts up to 30 kt becoming North to Northwest this afternoon
  and tonight. Seas 5 to 8 ft.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 
  midnight EST tonight. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM 
  EST this afternoon.

* 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 severe conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ254-256-081630-
/O.CON.KILM.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210109T0300Z/
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-
328 AM EST Fri Jan 8 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  becoming North than Northwest tonight. Seas 4 to 7 ft.

* WHERE...Northeast South Carolina coastal waters.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ252-081630-
/O.CON.KILM.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210109T0900Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out
20 nm-
328 AM EST Fri Jan 8 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
  becoming North to Northwest this afternoon and tonight. Seas 4
  to 7 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet 
  SC out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
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3 follow-up statements
274 
WHUS72 KILM 081351
MWWILM

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
851 AM EST Fri Jan 8 2021

AMZ250-082200-
/O.CAN.KILM.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210108T2200Z/
/O.EXT.KILM.GL.W.0001.210108T1351Z-210109T0500Z/
Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm-
851 AM EST Fri Jan 8 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight.

* 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 severe conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ252-082200-
/O.UPG.KILM.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210109T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KILM.GL.W.0001.210108T1351Z-210109T0500Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out
20 nm-
851 AM EST Fri Jan 8 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet 
  SC out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight.

* 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 severe conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ254-256-082200-
/O.EXT.KILM.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210109T1200Z/
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-
851 AM EST Fri Jan 8 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 4 to 6 ft.

* WHERE...Northeast South Carolina coastal waters.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

8
729 
WHUS72 KILM 082017
MWWILM

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
317 PM EST Fri Jan 8 2021

AMZ250-252-090500-
/O.CON.KILM.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210109T0500Z/
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-
317 PM EST Fri Jan 8 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 ft.

* WHERE...Southeast North Carolina coastal waters.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight.

* 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 severe conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ254-256-090500-
/O.CON.KILM.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210109T1200Z/
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-
317 PM EST Fri Jan 8 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 4 to 6 ft.

* WHERE...Northeast South Carolina coastal waters.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

8
575 
WHUS72 KILM 082314
MWWILM

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
614 PM EST Fri Jan 8 2021

AMZ250-252-091200-
/O.CAN.KILM.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210109T0500Z/
/O.EXB.KILM.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210109T1500Z/
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-
614 PM EST Fri Jan 8 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 ft.

* WHERE...Southeast North Carolina coastal waters.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ254-256-091200-
/O.CON.KILM.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210109T1200Z/
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-
614 PM EST Fri Jan 8 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.

* WHERE...Northeast South Carolina coastal waters.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Wilmington, NC issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 8, 10:48 AM ESTCoastal Flood AdvisoryILMNew Hanover22 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.