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Gale Warning 9, NWS Wilmington, NC

September 23, 2026

NWS Wilmington, NC issued this gale warning at Sep 23, 2026, 2:20 AM EDT. It took effect at Sep 23, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 34 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
Sep 23, 2026, 2:20 AM EDT (06:20 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 23, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT
Expired
Sep 25, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT
In force
34 hr
Issued by
NWS Wilmington, NC

The text

As transmitted.

415 
WHUS72 KILM 230620
MWWILM

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
220 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026

AMZ280-231900-
/O.NEW.KILM.GL.W.0009.260923T2300Z-260925T1100Z/
Waters from Surf City NC to Little River Inlet SC from 20 to
60 NM-
220 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9
  to 14 ft.

* WHERE...Waters from Surf City NC to Little River Inlet SC from 
  20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EDT Friday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ250-252-231900-
/O.EXT.KILM.SC.Y.0037.260923T0620Z-260924T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.GL.A.0006.260924T1800Z-260925T0800Z/
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-
220 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Gale 
  Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 ft possible.

* WHERE...Southeast North Carolina coastal waters out 20 NM.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Thursday. 
  For the Gale Watch, from Thursday afternoon through late 
  Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

AMZ254-256-231900-
/O.EXT.KILM.SC.Y.0037.260923T0620Z-260925T1100Z/
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-
220 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Northeast South Carolina coastal waters out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ284-231900-
/O.NEW.KILM.GL.A.0006.260924T1800Z-260925T0800Z/
Waters from Little River Inlet SC to South Santee River SC from
20 to 60 NM-
220 AM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  7 to 12 ft possible.

* WHERE...Waters from Little River Inlet SC to South Santee 
  River SC from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
783 
WHUS72 KILM 231713
MWWILM

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
113 PM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026

AMZ250-252-240800-
/O.UPG.KILM.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-260924T1800Z/
/O.EXB.KILM.GL.W.0009.260924T0000Z-260925T1000Z/
/O.UPG.KILM.GL.A.0006.260924T1800Z-260925T0800Z/
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-
113 PM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 ft expected.

* WHERE...Southeast North Carolina coastal waters out 20 NM.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 6 AM EDT Friday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ284-240800-
/O.EXB.KILM.GL.W.0009.260924T0000Z-260925T1000Z/
/O.UPG.KILM.GL.A.0006.260924T1800Z-260925T0800Z/
Waters from Little River Inlet SC to South Santee River SC from
20 to 60 NM-
113 PM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft 
  expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Little River Inlet SC to South Santee 
  River SC from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 6 AM EDT Friday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ280-240800-
/O.EXT.KILM.GL.W.0009.260924T0000Z-260925T1000Z/
Waters from Surf City NC to Little River Inlet SC from 20 to
60 NM-
113 PM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  8 to 13 ft expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Surf City NC to Little River Inlet SC from 
  20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 6 AM EDT Friday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ254-256-240800-
/O.CON.KILM.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-260925T1100Z/
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-
113 PM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft.

* WHERE...Northeast South Carolina coastal waters out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
480 
WHUS72 KILM 240623
MWWILM

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
223 AM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026

AMZ250-252-280-284-241900-
/O.CON.KILM.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260925T1000Z/
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-
Waters from Surf City NC to Little River Inlet SC from 20 to
60 NM-
Waters from Little River Inlet SC to South Santee River SC from
20 to 60 NM-
223 AM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft.

* WHERE...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, Waters from Surf City NC to Little River Inlet SC 
  from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Little River Inlet SC to 
  South Santee River SC from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Friday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ254-256-241900-
/O.CON.KILM.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-260925T1100Z/
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-
223 AM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  4 to 7 ft.

* WHERE...Northeast South Carolina coastal waters out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

9
667 
WHUS72 KILM 241810
MWWILM

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
210 PM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026

AMZ250-252-280-284-250615-
/O.CON.KILM.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260925T1000Z/
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-
Waters from Surf City NC to Little River Inlet SC from 20 to
60 NM-
Waters from Little River Inlet SC to South Santee River SC from
20 to 60 NM-
210 PM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  8 to 13 ft.

* WHERE...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, Waters from Surf City NC to Little River Inlet SC 
  from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Little River Inlet SC to 
  South Santee River SC from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Friday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ254-256-250615-
/O.CON.KILM.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-260925T1100Z/
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-
210 PM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  5 to 7 ft.

* WHERE...Northeast South Carolina coastal waters out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
632 
WHUS72 KILM 242345
MWWILM

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
745 PM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026

AMZ250-252-280-284-250800-
/O.CON.KILM.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260925T1000Z/
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-
Waters from Surf City NC to Little River Inlet SC from 20 to
60 NM-
Waters from Little River Inlet SC to South Santee River SC from
20 to 60 NM-
745 PM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas
  up to around 10 ft within 20 nm and up to around 15 ft 20 to 60
  nm out.

* WHERE...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, Waters from Surf City NC to Little River Inlet SC 
  from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Little River Inlet SC to 
  South Santee River SC from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Friday.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ254-256-250800-
/O.EXT.KILM.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-260925T2100Z/
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-
745 PM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt and seas up to 8 ft.

* WHERE...Northeast South Carolina coastal waters out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
894 
WHUS72 KILM 250538
MWWILM

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
138 AM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026

AMZ250-252-280-284-251000-
/O.CON.KILM.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260925T1000Z/
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-
Waters from Surf City NC to Little River Inlet SC from 20 to
60 NM-
Waters from Little River Inlet SC to South Santee River SC from
20 to 60 NM-
138 AM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  8 to 12 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Surf City to Little River Inlet SC
  out 20 NM, Waters from Surf City NC to South Santee River SC 
  from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT early 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ254-256-251345-
/O.CON.KILM.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-260925T2100Z/
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-
138 AM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Northeast South Carolina coastal waters out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until 5 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.

&&

$$

9
289 
WHUS72 KILM 250948
MWWILM

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
548 AM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026

AMZ250-252-252100-
/O.EXP.KILM.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260925T1000Z/
/O.EXB.KILM.SC.Y.0037.260925T1000Z-260926T1200Z/
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-
548 AM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Southeast North Carolina coastal waters out 20 NM.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ280-284-251100-
/O.EXP.KILM.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260925T1000Z/
Waters from Surf City NC to Little River Inlet SC from 20 to
60 NM-
Waters from Little River Inlet SC to South Santee River SC from
20 to 60 NM-
548 AM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026

...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

$$

AMZ254-256-252100-
/O.CON.KILM.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-260925T2100Z/
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-
548 AM EDT Fri Sep 25 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Northeast South Carolina coastal waters out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until 5 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.

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this gale warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Wilmington, NC wrote its last area forecast discussion before this gale warning went out at Sep 22, 8:06 PM EDT, 6 hours 14 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • 1) Showers and storms today, turning cool and cloudy with periods of rain Wednesday and Thursday. 2) A developing coastal storm off the Mid-Atlantic and southern New England coasts will bring hazardous marine/coastal conditions mid to late week.
Area forecast discussion, Sep 22, 8:06 PM EDT, 6 hours 14 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
806 PM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
Updated Watch/Warning/Advisory section for recently issued Beach
Hazards Statement for strong longshore current Wednesday for
east-facing beaches.

&&

.KEY MESSAGES...
1) Showers and storms today, turning cool and cloudy with periods
of rain Wednesday and Thursday.

2) A developing coastal storm off the Mid-Atlantic and southern
New England coasts will bring hazardous marine/coastal
conditions mid to late week.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
KEY MESSAGE 1...Showers and storms today, turning cool and cloudy
with periods of rain Wednesday and Thursday.

Very persistent area of showers with an embedded lightning strike or
two has plagued the coast this morning. There are recent signs of
this activity weakening and developing inland in a more organized
fashion where there has been some heating. Pops could linger into
the evening hours inland. By Wednesday a developing Rex block will
push a strong NE flow into the area limiting any rainfall to drizzle
or sprinkles and a prolonged period of NE winds and cooler weather.
Highs will mostly be in the 70s approaching 80 once again late in
the weekend while lows pegged into the 50s.

KEY MESSAGE 2...A developing coastal storm off the Mid-
Atlantic and southern New England coasts will bring hazardous
marine/coastal conditions mid to late week.

Strong northeast winds and increasing astronomical tides will
lead to hazardous marine and coastal conditions, including minor
coastal flooding and dangerous rip currents. High surf is
possible as well which could lead to some beach erosion,
especially north of Cape Fear. See Marine section below for
details regarding marine hazards.

&&

.AVIATION /00Z WEDNESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
Mostly VFR to start the 00Z TAF period prior to a passing cold
front overnight and increasing risk for MVFR/IFR cigs into Wed
morning, especially inland, with even a low risk for LIFR cigs.
There is a moderate to high risk for MVFR cigs to then linger
thru the rest of the period as a high pressure wedge pattern
sets up trapping low-level moisture in place. Otherwise, expect
a low to moderate risk for showers pretty much anytime, mainly
on the light side w/ no significant vsby restrictions likely.
Gusty NE winds will also develop late tonight, especially near
the coast, before spreading inland thru the day Wed.

Extended Outlook...High likelihood of MVFR w/ occasional IFR cigs
into Thu morning, then low to moderate chance later Thu thru at
least Fri morning. Mainly VFR expected thereafter.

&&

.MARINE...
A very broad baroclinic zone resides just to the north of
the area and is expanding in scope as a classic Rex blocking pattern
develops. This will eventually send down a shipment of NE winds that
will persist for several days and prompt a Small Craft Advisory
initially then possibly a Gale Warning. Significant seas will be
persistent with the winds with 6-8 feet outer waters. The shadow of
Caper Fear will hold seas to around 4 feet but north of this area
the higher seas will be in play.

&&

.ILM WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NC...Beach Hazards Statement from 6 AM EDT Wednesday through
     Wednesday evening for NCZ106-108.
SC...Beach Hazards Statement from 6 AM EDT Wednesday through
     Wednesday evening for SCZ054-056.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory from 5 AM Wednesday to 2 PM EDT Thursday
     for AMZ250-252-254-256.

&&

WHAT HAS CHANGED...RJB
KEY MESSAGES...RJB/SHK
DISCUSSION...RJB/SHK
AVIATION...RJB/SHK
MARINE...SHK

The office that day

Everything else NWS Wilmington, NC issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 23, 2:20 AM EDTGale WatchILM11 hr
Sep 23, 1:12 PM EDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryILMNew Hanover9 hr
Sep 23, 6:57 PM EDTRip Current StatementILMNew Hanover, Pender3 days
Sep 23, 6:57 PM EDTBeach Hazards StatementILMGeorgetown, Horry25 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.