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Gale Warning 4, NWS Wilmington, NC
NWS Wilmington, NC issued this gale warning at Mar 19, 2021, 3:28 AM EDT. It took effect at Mar 19, 2021, 11:26 AM EDT. It was in force for 67 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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The facts
- Issued
- Mar 19, 2021, 3:28 AM EDT (07:28 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 19, 2021, 11:26 AM EDT
- Expired
- Mar 22, 2021, 6:35 AM EDT
- In force
- 67 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Wilmington, NC
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416 WHUS72 KILM 190728 MWWILM URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wilmington NC 328 AM EDT Fri Mar 19 2021 AMZ250-252-191530- /O.EXT.KILM.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-210319T1900Z/ /O.UPG.KILM.GL.A.0001.210319T2100Z-210321T0700Z/ /O.NEW.KILM.GL.W.0004.210319T1900Z-210321T1000Z/ 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- 328 AM EDT Fri Mar 19 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM EDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 to 40 kt and seas 6 to 10 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt becoming north at the same speeds. Seas 4 to 7 ft. * WHERE...Southeast North Carolina coastal waters. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 6 AM EDT Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM EDT 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. && $$ AMZ254-256-191530- /O.EXT.KILM.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-210319T2200Z/ /O.NEW.KILM.GL.W.0004.210319T2200Z-210321T1000Z/ Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out 20 nm- 328 AM EDT Fri Mar 19 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, west to northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt becoming north at the same speeds. Seas 4 to 7 ft. * WHERE...Northeast South Carolina coastal waters. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM EDT Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ dch
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417 WHUS72 KILM 190837 MWWILM URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wilmington NC 437 AM EDT Fri Mar 19 2021 AMZ254-256-192000- /O.CON.KILM.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-210319T2200Z/ /O.CON.KILM.GL.W.0004.210319T2200Z-210321T1000Z/ 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- 437 AM EDT Fri Mar 19 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM EDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 to 40 kt and seas 6 to 10 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt becoming north at the same speeds. Seas 4 to 7 ft. * WHERE...Southeast North Carolina coastal waters. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 6 AM EDT Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM EDT 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. && $$ AMZ250-252-192000- /O.CON.KILM.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-210319T1900Z/ /O.CON.KILM.GL.W.0004.210319T1900Z-210321T1000Z/ Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out 20 nm- 437 AM EDT Fri Mar 19 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM EDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, west to northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt becoming north at the same speeds. Seas 4 to 7 ft. * WHERE...Northeast South Carolina coastal waters. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM EDT Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ dch
805 WHUS72 KILM 191526 MWWILM URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wilmington NC 1126 AM EDT Fri Mar 19 2021 AMZ254-256-200000- /O.CAN.KILM.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-210319T2200Z/ /O.EXT.KILM.GL.W.0004.210319T2000Z-210321T1000Z/ 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- 1126 AM EDT Fri Mar 19 2021 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM EDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Northeast South Carolina coastal waters. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 6 AM EDT 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. && $$ AMZ250-252-200000- /O.CAN.KILM.SC.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-210319T1900Z/ /O.EXT.KILM.GL.W.0004.210319T1526Z-210321T1000Z/ Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out 20 nm- 1126 AM EDT Fri Mar 19 2021 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. * WHERE...Southeast North Carolina coastal waters. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
148 WHUS72 KILM 192228 MWWILM URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wilmington NC 628 PM EDT Fri Mar 19 2021 AMZ250-252-254-256-200800- /O.CON.KILM.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210321T1000Z/ 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- 628 PM EDT Fri Mar 19 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. * WHERE...Southeast North Carolina and Northeast South Carolina coastal waters. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT 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. && $$
093 WHUS72 KILM 200803 MWWILM URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wilmington NC 403 AM EDT Sat Mar 20 2021 AMZ250-252-254-256-202000- /O.CON.KILM.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210321T1000Z/ Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out 20 nm- 403 AM EDT Sat Mar 20 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 9 ft, up to 10 to 11 ft across the outer waters off Cape Fear and South Santee River respectively. * WHERE...Southeast North Carolina and Northeast South Carolina coastal waters. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ dch
556 WHUS72 KILM 201743 MWWILM URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wilmington NC 143 PM EDT Sat Mar 20 2021 AMZ250-252-254-256-210400- /O.CON.KILM.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210321T1000Z/ 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- 143 PM EDT Sat Mar 20 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. * WHERE...Southeast North Carolina and Northeast South Carolina coastal waters. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT 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. && $$ 8
093 WHUS72 KILM 210248 MWWILM URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wilmington NC 1048 PM EDT Sat Mar 20 2021 AMZ250-252-254-256-211000- /O.CON.KILM.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210321T1000Z/ Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out 20 nm- 1048 PM EDT Sat Mar 20 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. * WHERE...Southeast North Carolina and Northeast South Carolina coastal waters. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ 9
923 WHUS72 KILM 210719 MWWILM URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wilmington NC 319 AM EDT Sun Mar 21 2021 AMZ250-252-254-256-212000- /O.EXT.KILM.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210322T1000Z/ 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- 319 AM EDT Sun Mar 21 2021 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 10 ft. Highest seas outer waters off Cape Fear and South Santee River respectively. Dominant periods 8 to 9 seconds. * WHERE...Southeast North Carolina and Northeast South Carolina coastal waters. * WHEN...Until 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 severe conditions. && $$ dch
840 WHUS72 KILM 211800 MWWILM URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wilmington NC 200 PM EDT Sun Mar 21 2021 AMZ250-252-254-256-220400- /O.CON.KILM.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210322T1000Z/ Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out 20 nm- 200 PM EDT Sun Mar 21 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. * WHERE...Southeast North Carolina and Northeast South Carolina coastal waters. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
167 WHUS72 KILM 220221 MWWILM URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wilmington NC 1021 PM EDT Sun Mar 21 2021 AMZ250-252-254-256-221000- /O.CON.KILM.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210322T1000Z/ 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- 1021 PM EDT Sun Mar 21 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. * WHERE...Southeast North Carolina and Northeast South Carolina coastal waters. * WHEN...Until 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 severe conditions. && $$ 9
796 WHUS72 KILM 220709 MWWILM URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wilmington NC 309 AM EDT Mon Mar 22 2021 AMZ250-252-254-256-221100- /O.EXT.KILM.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210322T1100Z/ Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out 20 nm- 309 AM EDT Mon Mar 22 2021 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. * WHERE...Southeast North Carolina and Northeast South Carolina coastal waters. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
485 WHUS72 KILM 221035 MWWILM URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wilmington NC 635 AM EDT Mon Mar 22 2021 AMZ250-252-222000- /O.CAN.KILM.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210322T1100Z/ /O.NEW.KILM.SC.Y.0025.210322T1035Z-210324T0200Z/ 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- 635 AM EDT Mon Mar 22 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT TUESDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. * WHERE...Southeast North Carolina coastal waters. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ254-256-222000- /O.CAN.KILM.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210322T1100Z/ /O.NEW.KILM.SC.Y.0025.210322T1035Z-210323T1700Z/ Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out 20 nm- 635 AM EDT Mon Mar 22 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT TUESDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. * WHERE...Northeast South Carolina coastal waters. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Wilmington, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 8:10 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | ILM | 35 min | |
| Mar 18, 8:35 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | ILM | 25 min | |
| Mar 19, 3:02 PM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | ILM | New Hanover | 7 hr |
| Mar 18, 8:23 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILM | Marlboro | 37 min |
| Mar 18, 8:46 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILM | Marlboro | 29 min |
| Mar 18, 9:28 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILM | Marlboro | 62 min |
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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.