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Home Return to list Gale Warning 0003 Issued by the Wilmington Forecast Office
Action: New 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. && $$ 9 Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-22 00:01:08 154 WHUS72 KILM 220600 MWWILM URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wilmington NC 100 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 AMZ250-252-254-256-221830- /O.CON.KILM.GL.W.0003.260222T2100Z-260223T1200Z/ Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out 20 nm- 100 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Southeast North Carolina and Northeast South Carolina coastal waters. * WHEN...From 4 PM Sunday to 7 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ LEW Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-22 10:54:20 064 WHUS72 KILM 221653 MWWILM URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wilmington NC 1153 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 AMZ250-252-254-256-230700- /O.CON.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- 1153 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Southeast North Carolina and Northeast South Carolina coastal waters. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon 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. && $$ ABW Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-22 23:39:10 171 WHUS72 KILM 230538 MWWILM URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wilmington NC 1238 AM EST Mon Feb 23 2026 AMZ250-252-254-256-231200- /O.CON.KILM.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260223T1200Z/ Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out 20 nm- 1238 AM EST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. * WHERE...Southeast North Carolina and Northeast South Carolina coastal waters. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-02-23 05:24:07 346 WHUS72 KILM 231123 MWWILM URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wilmington NC 623 AM EST Mon Feb 23 2026 AMZ250-252-254-256-232000- /O.CAN.KILM.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260223T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KILM.SC.Y.0011.260223T1123Z-260224T1200Z/ 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- 623 AM EST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST TUESDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. * WHERE...Southeast North Carolina and Northeast South Carolina coastal waters. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||