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Gale Warning 10, NWS Wilmington, NC
NWS Wilmington, NC issued this gale warning at Dec 24, 2021, 2:46 PM EST. It took effect at Dec 25, 2021, 7:00 AM EST. It was in force for 15 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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The facts
- Issued
- Dec 24, 2021, 2:46 PM EST (19:46 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 25, 2021, 7:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Dec 25, 2021, 9:43 PM EST
- In force
- 15 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Wilmington, NC
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532 WHUS72 KILM 241946 MWWILM URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wilmington NC 246 PM EST Fri Dec 24 2021 AMZ250-252-254-256-250800- /O.NEW.KILM.GL.W.0010.211225T1200Z-211226T0700Z/ /O.EXT.KILM.SC.Y.0080.211226T0700Z-211226T1500Z/ 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- 246 PM EST Fri Dec 24 2021 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SATURDAY TO 2 AM EST SUNDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 15 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Southeast North Carolina and Northeast South Carolina coastal waters. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM Saturday to 2 AM EST Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 2 AM to 10 AM EST Sunday. * 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. && $$
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448 WHUS72 KILM 242325 MWWILM URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wilmington NC 625 PM EST Fri Dec 24 2021 AMZ250-252-254-256-250900- /O.CON.KILM.GL.W.0010.211225T1200Z-211226T0700Z/ /O.CAN.KILM.SC.Y.0080.211226T0700Z-211226T1500Z/ Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out 20 nm- 625 PM EST Fri Dec 24 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SATURDAY TO 2 AM EST SUNDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...Southeast North Carolina and Northeast South Carolina coastal waters. * WHEN...From 7 AM Saturday to 2 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
829 WHUS72 KILM 250218 MWWILM URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wilmington NC 918 PM EST Fri Dec 24 2021 AMZ254-256-251200- /O.CAN.KILM.GL.W.0010.211225T1200Z-211226T0700Z/ /O.NEW.KILM.SC.Y.0081.211225T1200Z-211226T0700Z/ 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- 918 PM EST Fri Dec 24 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SATURDAY TO 2 AM EST SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Northeast South Carolina coastal waters. * WHEN...From 7 AM Saturday to 2 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ250-252-251200- /O.CON.KILM.GL.W.0010.211225T1200Z-211226T0700Z/ Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out 20 nm- 918 PM EST Fri Dec 24 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SATURDAY TO 2 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...Southeast North Carolina coastal waters. * WHEN...From 7 AM Saturday to 2 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
688 WHUS72 KILM 250758 MWWILM URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wilmington NC 258 AM EST Sat Dec 25 2021 AMZ250-252-252030- /O.EXB.KILM.SC.Y.0081.211225T0800Z-211225T1200Z/ /O.CON.KILM.GL.W.0010.211225T1200Z-211226T0700Z/ 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- 258 AM EST Sat Dec 25 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 2 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 8 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory leading up to the Gale warning, southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected and seas 3 to 6 ft. * WHERE...Southeast North Carolina coastal waters. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM this morning to 2 AM EST Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EST this morning. * 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. && $$ AMZ254-256-252030- /O.EXT.KILM.SC.Y.0081.211225T0800Z-211226T1100Z/ Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out 20 nm- 258 AM EST Sat Dec 25 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...Northeast South Carolina coastal waters. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ dch
699 WHUS72 KILM 251159 MWWILM URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wilmington NC 659 AM EST Sat Dec 25 2021 AMZ250-252-252000- /O.EXP.KILM.SC.Y.0081.000000T0000Z-211225T1200Z/ /O.CON.KILM.GL.W.0010.211225T1200Z-211226T0700Z/ 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- 659 AM EST Sat Dec 25 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST SUNDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...Southeast North Carolina coastal waters. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EST Sunday. * 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. && $$ AMZ254-256-252000- /O.CON.KILM.SC.Y.0081.000000T0000Z-211226T1100Z/ Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out 20 nm- 659 AM EST Sat Dec 25 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. * WHERE...Northeast South Carolina coastal waters. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
141 WHUS72 KILM 251948 MWWILM URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wilmington NC 248 PM EST Sat Dec 25 2021 AMZ250-252-260700- /O.CON.KILM.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-211226T0700Z/ 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- 248 PM EST Sat Dec 25 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. * WHERE...Southeast North Carolina coastal waters. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EST Sunday. * 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. && $$ AMZ254-256-260700- /O.CON.KILM.SC.Y.0081.000000T0000Z-211226T1100Z/ Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out 20 nm- 248 PM EST Sat Dec 25 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. * WHERE...Northeast South Carolina coastal waters. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
162 WHUS72 KILM 260243 MWWILM URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wilmington NC 943 PM EST Sat Dec 25 2021 AMZ250-252-261100- /O.CAN.KILM.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-211226T0700Z/ /O.EXA.KILM.SC.Y.0081.000000T0000Z-211226T1100Z/ 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- 943 PM EST Sat Dec 25 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. * WHERE...Southeast North Carolina coastal waters. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ254-256-261100- /O.CON.KILM.SC.Y.0081.000000T0000Z-211226T1100Z/ Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out 20 nm- 943 PM EST Sat Dec 25 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. * WHERE...Northeast South Carolina coastal waters. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ 9
The office that day
Everything else NWS Wilmington, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 24, 3:27 AM EST | Small Craft Advisory | ILM | 15 hr |
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