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Gale Warning 8, NWS Wilmington, NC
NWS Wilmington, NC issued this gale warning at Nov 5, 2021, 3:21 AM EDT. It took effect at Nov 5, 2021, 7:09 PM EDT. It was in force for 54 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
- Nov 5, 2021, 3:21 AM EDT (07:21 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 5, 2021, 7:09 PM EDT
- Expired
- Nov 8, 2021, 12:00 AM EST
- In force
- 54 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Wilmington, NC
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776 WHUS72 KILM 050721 MWWILM URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wilmington NC 321 AM EDT Fri Nov 5 2021 AMZ250-252-254-256-052000- /O.EXT.KILM.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-211106T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KILM.GL.W.0008.211106T0300Z-211108T0000Z/ 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- 321 AM EDT Fri Nov 5 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. * WHERE...Southeast North Carolina and Northeast South Carolina coastal waters. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 11 PM EDT this evening to 7 PM EST Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 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. && $$
7 follow-up statements
849 WHUS72 KILM 051931 MWWILM URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wilmington NC 331 PM EDT Fri Nov 5 2021 AMZ250-252-254-256-060345- /O.CAN.KILM.SC.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-211106T0300Z/ /O.CON.KILM.GL.W.0008.211106T0300Z-211108T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out 20 nm- 331 PM EDT Fri Nov 5 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. * WHERE...Southeast North Carolina and Northeast South Carolina coastal waters. * WHEN...From 11 PM EDT this evening to 7 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
130 WHUS72 KILM 052309 MWWILM URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wilmington NC 709 PM EDT Fri Nov 5 2021 AMZ250-252-254-256-060800- /O.EXT.KILM.GL.W.0008.211105T2309Z-211108T0000Z/ 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- 709 PM EDT Fri Nov 5 2021 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft. * WHERE...Southeast North Carolina and Northeast South Carolina coastal waters. * WHEN...Until 7 PM 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. && $$
085 WHUS72 KILM 060714 MWWILM URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wilmington NC 314 AM EDT Sat Nov 6 2021 AMZ250-252-254-256-062100- /O.CON.KILM.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-211108T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out 20 nm- 314 AM EDT Sat Nov 6 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 14 ft. * WHERE...Southeast North Carolina and Northeast South Carolina coastal waters. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels of all sizes. Expect reduced visibility from combined rain and blowing spray. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous marine conditions. && $$ dch
280 WHUS72 KILM 061930 MWWILM URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wilmington NC 330 PM EDT Sat Nov 6 2021 AMZ250-252-254-256-070600- /O.CON.KILM.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-211108T0000Z/ 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- 330 PM EDT Sat Nov 6 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 14 ft. * WHERE...Southeast North Carolina and Northeast South Carolina coastal waters. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels of all sizes. Expect reduced visibility from combined rain and blowing spray. 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. && $$
997 WHUS72 KILM 070700 MWWILM URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wilmington NC 200 AM EST Sun Nov 7 2021 AMZ250-252-071700- /O.EXT.KILM.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-211108T0500Z/ Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out 20 nm- 200 AM EST Sun Nov 7 2021 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... * WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft. * WHERE...Southeast North Carolina coastal waters. * WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ AMZ254-256-071700- /O.CON.KILM.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-211108T0000Z/ 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 EST Sun Nov 7 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft. * WHERE...Northeast South Carolina coastal waters. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST 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. && $$ dch
468 WHUS72 KILM 071834 MWWILM URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wilmington NC 134 PM EST Sun Nov 7 2021 AMZ254-256-080000- /O.CON.KILM.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-211108T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out 20 nm- 134 PM EST Sun Nov 7 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. * WHERE...Northeast South Carolina coastal waters. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ AMZ250-252-080030- /O.CON.KILM.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-211108T0500Z/ 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- 134 PM EST Sun Nov 7 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 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. && $$ 8
604 WHUS72 KILM 072336 MWWILM URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wilmington NC 636 PM EST Sun Nov 7 2021 AMZ254-256-080900- /O.CAN.KILM.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-211108T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KILM.SC.Y.0067.211107T2336Z-211108T2100Z/ Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out 20 nm- 636 PM EST Sun Nov 7 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. * WHERE...Northeast South Carolina coastal waters. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ250-252-080500- /O.CON.KILM.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-211108T0500Z/ 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- 636 PM EST Sun Nov 7 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 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. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Wilmington, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 3:19 AM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | ILM | Brunswick, New Hanover, Pender | 12 hr |
| Nov 5, 3:03 PM EDT | Coastal Flood Watch | ILM | Georgetown, Horry | 14 hr |
| Nov 5, 3:07 PM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | ILM | Georgetown, Horry | 7 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.