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ActiveCoastal 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
Status
In Progress
Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* 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.
Instructions
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.
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