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Gale Warning 7, NWS Wilmington, NC

October 29, 2021

NWS Wilmington, NC issued this gale warning at Oct 29, 2021, 2:00 AM EDT. It took effect at Oct 29, 2021, 3:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 17 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The counties it named.

The facts

Issued: Oct 29, 2021, 2:00 AM EDT (06:00 UTC)
In effect from: Oct 29, 2021, 3:00 AM EDT
Expired: Oct 29, 2021, 8:00 PM EDT
In force: 17 hr
Issued by: NWS Wilmington, NC

The text

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359 
WHUS72 KILM 290600
MWWILM

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
200 AM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021

AMZ250-252-291600-
/O.CAN.KILM.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-211029T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.GL.W.0007.211029T0700Z-211029T2200Z/
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-
200 AM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Southeast North Carolina coastal waters.

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$

AMZ254-256-291600-
/O.CAN.KILM.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-211029T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.SC.Y.0064.211029T0600Z-211030T0400Z/
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 AM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest 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 midnight EDT tonight.

* 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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4 follow-up statements

827 
WHUS72 KILM 290903
MWWILM

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
503 AM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021

AMZ254-256-291600-
/O.UPG.KILM.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-211030T0400Z/
/O.EXA.KILM.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-211029T2200Z/
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-
503 AM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 5 to 7 ft.

* WHERE...Northeast South Carolina coastal waters.

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$

AMZ250-252-291600-
/O.CON.KILM.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-211029T2200Z/
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-
503 AM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 ft.

* WHERE...Southeast North Carolina coastal waters.

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$

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974 
WHUS72 KILM 291324
MWWILM

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
924 AM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021

AMZ250-252-254-256-292200-
/O.CON.KILM.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-211029T2200Z/
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-
924 AM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 5 to 7 ft.

* WHERE...Northeast South Carolina coastal waters.

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$

950 
WHUS72 KILM 291913
MWWILM

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
313 PM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021

AMZ254-256-300000-
/O.EXT.KILM.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-211030T0000Z/
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-
313 PM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with frequent gusts up to 35
  kt and seas 5 to 7 ft near shore and 7 to 12 ft at 20 miles off
  the coast.

* WHERE...Northeast South Carolina coastal waters.

* WHEN...Until 8 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.

&&

$$

AMZ250-252-300100-
/O.EXT.KILM.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-211030T0100Z/
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-
313 PM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with frequent gusts up to 35
  kt and seas 4 to 6 ft near shore and 7 to 10 ft at 20 miles off
  the coast.

* WHERE...Northeast South Carolina coastal waters.

* WHEN...Until 9 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.

&&

$$

334 
WHUS72 KILM 300000
MWWILM

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
800 PM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021

AMZ250-252-301000-
/O.CAN.KILM.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-211030T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.SC.Y.0065.211030T0000Z-211030T1200Z/
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-
800 PM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 ft.

* WHERE...Southeast North Carolina coastal waters.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

AMZ254-256-301000-
/O.EXP.KILM.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-211030T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.SC.Y.0065.211030T0000Z-211030T1200Z/
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-
800 PM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Southwest 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 8 AM EDT 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.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Oct 28, 8:17 PM EDT	Rip Current Statement	ILM	Brunswick, New Hanover, Pender	24 hr
Oct 28, 10:25 PM EDT	Gale Warning	ILM		4 hr
Oct 29, 2:00 AM EDT	Small Craft Advisory	ILM		3 hr
Oct 29, 2:19 AM EDT	Coastal Flood Advisory	ILM	New Hanover	4 hr
Oct 29, 9:41 AM EDT	Coastal Flood Advisory	ILM	New Hanover	9 hr
Oct 28, 11:28 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	ILM	Horry	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.