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Home Return to list Gale Watch 0002 Issued by the Wilmington Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-02-20 23:32:37 548 WHUS72 KILM 210532 MWWILM URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wilmington NC 1232 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 AMZ250-252-254-256-211830- /O.EXP.KILM.MF.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260221T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KILM.GL.A.0002.260222T2100Z-260223T1200Z/ 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- 1232 AM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft possible. * WHERE...Southeast North Carolina and Northeast South Carolina coastal waters. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. * 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. && $$ LEW Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2026-02-21 11:08:18 804 WHUS72 KILM 211707 MWWILM URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wilmington NC 1207 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 AMZ250-252-254-256-220700- /O.UPG.KILM.GL.A.0002.260222T2100Z-260223T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KILM.GL.W.0003.260222T2100Z-260223T1200Z/ Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out 20 nm- 1207 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO 7 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Southeast North Carolina and Northeast South Carolina coastal waters. * WHEN...From 4 PM Sunday to 7 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ 9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||