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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
216 PM EDT Thu Oct 15 2026

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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-
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-
216 PM EDT Thu Oct 15 2026

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  6 to 12 ft possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. 

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through late Sunday 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.

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