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Small Craft Advisory 33, NWS Wilmington, NC

April 23, 2021

NWS Wilmington, NC issued this small craft advisory at Apr 23, 2021, 3:23 PM EDT. It took effect at Apr 24, 2021, 12:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 24 hr.

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The facts

Issued
Apr 23, 2021, 3:23 PM EDT (19:23 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 24, 2021, 12:00 PM EDT
Expired
Apr 25, 2021, 11:58 AM EDT
In force
24 hr
Issued by
NWS Wilmington, NC

The text

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184 
WHUS72 KILM 231923
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
Issued by National Weather Service Charleston SC
323 PM EDT Fri Apr 23 2021

AMZ250-240330-
/O.NEW.KILM.SC.Y.0033.210424T1600Z-210425T1500Z/
Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm-
323 PM EDT Fri Apr 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 11 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 
  nm.

* WHEN...From noon Saturday to 11 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

AMZ252-240330-
/O.NEW.KILM.SC.Y.0033.210424T1600Z-210425T1500Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out
20 nm-
323 PM EDT Fri Apr 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 11 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet 
  SC out 20 nm.

* WHEN...From noon Saturday to 11 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

AMZ254-240330-
/O.NEW.KILM.SC.Y.0033.210424T1600Z-210425T1500Z/
Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out
20 nm-
323 PM EDT Fri Apr 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 11 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells 
  Inlet SC out 20 nm.

* WHEN...From noon Saturday to 11 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

AMZ256-240330-
/O.NEW.KILM.SC.Y.0033.210424T1600Z-210425T1500Z/
Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out
20 nm-
323 PM EDT Fri Apr 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 11 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee 
  River SC out 20 nm.

* WHEN...From noon Saturday to 11 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
925 
WHUS72 KILM 240250
MWWILM

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1050 PM EDT Fri Apr 23 2021

AMZ250-241100-
/O.CON.KILM.SC.Y.0033.210424T1600Z-210425T1500Z/
Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm-
1050 PM EDT Fri Apr 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO
11 AM EDT SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 
  nm.

* WHEN...From noon Saturday to 11 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

AMZ252-241100-
/O.CON.KILM.SC.Y.0033.210424T1600Z-210425T1500Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out
20 nm-
1050 PM EDT Fri Apr 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO
11 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet 
  SC out 20 nm.

* WHEN...From noon Saturday to 11 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

AMZ254-241100-
/O.CON.KILM.SC.Y.0033.210424T1600Z-210425T1500Z/
Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out
20 nm-
1050 PM EDT Fri Apr 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO
11 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells 
  Inlet SC out 20 nm.

* WHEN...From noon Saturday to 11 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

AMZ256-241100-
/O.CON.KILM.SC.Y.0033.210424T1600Z-210425T1500Z/
Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out
20 nm-
1050 PM EDT Fri Apr 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO
11 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee 
  River SC out 20 nm.

* WHEN...From noon Saturday to 11 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$
654 
WHUS72 KILM 240726
MWWILM

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
326 AM EDT Sat Apr 24 2021

AMZ250-241600-
/O.EXT.KILM.SC.Y.0033.210424T1600Z-210425T1600Z/
Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm-
326 AM EDT Sat Apr 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO NOON EDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, and seas
  5 to 7 ft, except 8 to 9 ft outer waters.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 
  nm.

* WHEN...From noon today to noon EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...TSTMs may be strong to severe tonight. Conditions 
  will dangerous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ252-241600-
/O.EXT.KILM.SC.Y.0033.210424T1600Z-210425T1600Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out
20 nm-
326 AM EDT Sat Apr 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO NOON EDT
SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet 
  SC out 20 nm.

* WHEN...From noon today to noon EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Isolated
  severe TSTMs tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ254-241600-
/O.EXT.KILM.SC.Y.0033.210424T1600Z-210425T1600Z/
Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out
20 nm-
326 AM EDT Sat Apr 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO NOON EDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells 
  Inlet SC out 20 nm.

* WHEN...From noon today to noon EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Isolated
  severe TSTMs tonight. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ256-241600-
/O.EXT.KILM.SC.Y.0033.210424T1600Z-210425T1600Z/
Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out
20 nm-
326 AM EDT Sat Apr 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO NOON EDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee 
  River SC out 20 nm.

* WHEN...From noon today to noon EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Isolated
  severe TSTMs possible.  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

8
547 
WHUS72 KILM 241316
MWWILM

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
916 AM EDT Sat Apr 24 2021

AMZ250-242130-
/O.CON.KILM.SC.Y.0033.210424T1600Z-210425T1600Z/
Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm-
916 AM EDT Sat Apr 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, and 
  seas 5 to 7 ft, except 8 to 9 ft outer waters.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 
  nm.

* WHEN...From noon today to noon EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...TSTMs may be strong to severe tonight. Conditions 
  will dangerous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ252-242130-
/O.CON.KILM.SC.Y.0033.210424T1600Z-210425T1600Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out
20 nm-
916 AM EDT Sat Apr 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet 
  SC out 20 nm.

* WHEN...From noon today to noon EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. 
  Isolated severe TSTMs tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ254-242130-
/O.CON.KILM.SC.Y.0033.210424T1600Z-210425T1600Z/
Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out
20 nm-
916 AM EDT Sat Apr 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells 
  Inlet SC out 20 nm.

* WHEN...From noon today to noon EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. 
  Isolated severe TSTMs tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ256-242130-
/O.CON.KILM.SC.Y.0033.210424T1600Z-210425T1600Z/
Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out
20 nm-
916 AM EDT Sat Apr 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee 
  River SC out 20 nm.

* WHEN...From noon today to noon EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. 
  Isolated severe TSTMs possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
030 
WHUS72 KILM 241922
MWWILM

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
322 PM EDT Sat Apr 24 2021

AMZ250-250445-
/O.CON.KILM.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-210425T1600Z/
Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm-
322 PM EDT Sat Apr 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, and 
  seas 5 to 7 ft, except 8 to 9 ft outer waters.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 
  nm.

* WHEN...From noon today to noon EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...TSTMs may be strong to severe tonight. Conditions 
  will dangerous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ252-250445-
/O.CON.KILM.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-210425T1600Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out
20 nm-
322 PM EDT Sat Apr 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet 
  SC out 20 nm.

* WHEN...From noon today to noon EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. 
  Isolated severe TSTMs tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ254-250445-
/O.CON.KILM.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-210425T1600Z/
Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out
20 nm-
322 PM EDT Sat Apr 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells 
  Inlet SC out 20 nm.

* WHEN...From noon today to noon EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. 
  Isolated severe TSTMs tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ256-250445-
/O.CON.KILM.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-210425T1600Z/
Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out
20 nm-
322 PM EDT Sat Apr 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee 
  River SC out 20 nm.

* WHEN...From noon today to noon EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. 
  Isolated severe TSTMs possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
783 
WHUS72 KILM 250612
MWWILM

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
212 AM EDT Sun Apr 25 2021

AMZ250-251600-
/O.EXT.KILM.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-210425T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm-
212 AM EDT Sun Apr 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 
  nm.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ252-251600-
/O.EXT.KILM.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-210425T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out
20 nm-
212 AM EDT Sun Apr 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 
  4 to 6 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet 
  SC out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ254-251600-
/O.CON.KILM.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-210425T1600Z/
Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out
20 nm-
212 AM EDT Sun Apr 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...

* WHAT...Seas 4 to 6 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells 
  Inlet SC out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until noon EDT today.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ256-251600-
/O.CON.KILM.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-210425T1600Z/
Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out
20 nm-
212 AM EDT Sun Apr 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  seas 4 to 7 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee 
  River SC out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until noon EDT today.

* 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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041 
WHUS72 KILM 251558
MWWILM

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1158 AM EDT Sun Apr 25 2021

AMZ254-256-251700-
/O.CAN.KILM.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-210425T1600Z/
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-
1158 AM EDT Sun Apr 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

AMZ250-252-251700-
/O.CAN.KILM.SC.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-210425T1800Z/
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-
1158 AM EDT Sun Apr 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

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