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Special Marine Warning issued October 10 at 9:11AM EDT until October 10
Affecting 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
In effect until: Oct 10, 2026, 2:15 PM
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
Likely impact; effects through 2:15 PM.
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. If caught on the open water, prepare for deteriorating conditions.
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SMWILM The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... 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... * Until 1015 AM EDT. * At 911 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was located 15 NM south of City Of Houston, moving northwest at 10 knots. HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts to 34 knots. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. * Locations impacted include... City Of Houston and Frying Pan Shoals Buoy.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™