576 FZUS72 KILM 240703 MWSILM Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Wilmington NC 303 AM EDT Fri Jul 24 2026 AMZ250-280-240800- 303 AM EDT Fri Jul 24 2026 ...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS OVER THE WATERS... The areas affected include... Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm... Waters from Surf City NC to Little River Inlet SC from 20 to 60 NM... At 302 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 10 nm southeast of Ar355 to near 5 Mile Boxcars, moving southeast at 5 knots. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, lightning strikes, and heavy downpours. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until these storms pass. If caught on the open water, prepare for deteriorating conditions. Make sure you and your crew are wearing properly fitted life jackets. && LAT...LON 3407 7709 3383 7769 3393 7794 3397 7792 3397 7791 3406 7788 3416 7783 3432 7738 $$ LEW  911 WHUS52 KILM 240753 SMWILM AMZ250-280-240830- /O.NEW.KILM.MA.W.0046.260724T0753Z-260724T0830Z/ BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Special Marine Warning National Weather Service Wilmington NC 353 AM EDT Fri Jul 24 2026 The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm... Waters from Surf City NC to Little River Inlet SC from 20 to 60 NM... * Until 430 AM EDT. * At 353 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was located over 10 Mile Boxcars. The severe thunderstorm was nearly stationary. HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or greater. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. * Locations impacted include... 10 Mile Boxcars and 10 Mile Rocks. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until these storms pass. If caught on the open water, prepare for deteriorating conditions. Make sure you and your crew are wearing properly fitted life jackets. Thunderstorms can produce sudden waterspouts. Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Seek safe harbor immediately. && LAT...LON 3399 7767 3406 7775 3425 7766 3405 7745 TIME...MOT...LOC 0753Z 229DEG 3KT 3407 7767 WATERSPOUT...POSSIBLE HAIL...0.00IN WIND...>34KTS $$ LEW  922 FZUS72 KILM 240758 MWSILM Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Wilmington NC 358 AM EDT Fri Jul 24 2026 AMZ250-280-240930- 358 AM EDT Fri Jul 24 2026 ...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS OVER THE WATERS... The areas affected include... Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm... Waters from Surf City NC to Little River Inlet SC from 20 to 60 NM... At 357 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 7 nm east of Ar355 to near Kure Beach Point, moving southeast at 10 knots. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... These storms may produce a waterspout. Additional Special Marine Warnings may be needed. Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, lightning strikes, and heavy downpours. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until these storms pass. If caught on the open water, prepare for deteriorating conditions. Make sure you and your crew are wearing properly fitted life jackets. && LAT...LON 3407 7709 3373 7781 3385 7796 3391 7795 3416 7783 3426 7775 3437 7743 $$ LEW