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Gale Warning 10, NWS Wilmington, NC

December 24, 2021

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.

The area

The counties it named.

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

The text

As transmitted.

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.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
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.

&&

$$

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 24, 3:27 AM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryILM15 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.