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Gale Warning 8, NWS Wilmington, NC

November 5, 2021

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

The text

As transmitted.

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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 5, 3:19 AM EDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryILMBrunswick, New Hanover, Pender12 hr
Nov 5, 3:03 PM EDTCoastal Flood WatchILMGeorgetown, Horry14 hr
Nov 5, 3:07 PM EDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryILMGeorgetown, Horry7 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.