518 FZUS72 KILM 241715 MWSILM Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Wilmington NC 115 PM EDT Fri Jul 24 2026 AMZ252-254-241815- 115 PM EDT Fri Jul 24 2026 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM OVER THE WATERS... The areas affected include... 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... At 115 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located near Myrtle Beach, moving east at 15 knots. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes. If caught on the open water, prepare for deteriorating conditions. Make sure you and your crew are wearing properly fitted life jackets. && LAT...LON 3376 7879 3380 7871 3384 7861 3384 7860 3385 7855 3386 7853 3362 7849 3366 7885 3371 7886 $$ SHK  238 FZUS72 KMHX 241718 MWSMHX Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 118 PM EDT Fri Jul 24 2026 AMZ158-188-241745- /O.CON.KMHX.MA.W.0230.000000T0000Z-260724T1745Z/ 118 PM EDT Fri Jul 24 2026 ...A SPECIAL MARINE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 145 PM EDT... For the following areas... S of Cape Lookout NC to Surf City NC out to 20 NM... Waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City NC from 20 to 60 NM... At 118 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 nm southwest of Ar345 to 7 nm east of Ar355, moving east at 15 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. Strong thunderstorms will remain over mainly open waters. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. Frequent lightning is occurring with these storms. If caught on the open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded metal objects. && LAT...LON 3454 7718 3445 7682 3431 7704 3439 7723 3445 7723 TIME...MOT...LOC 1718Z 284DEG 17KT 3446 7707 3439 7719 HAIL...0.00IN WIND...>34KTS $$ 41  489 FZUS72 KMHX 241725 MWSMHX Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 125 PM EDT Fri Jul 24 2026 AMZ156-158-241735- /O.EXP.KMHX.MA.W.0231.000000T0000Z-260724T1730Z/ 125 PM EDT Fri Jul 24 2026 ...THE SPECIAL MARINE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 130 PM EDT... The affected areas were... S of Cape Lookout NC to Surf City NC out to 20 NM... S of Ocracoke Inlet NC to Cape Lookout NC out to 20 NM... The thunderstorm has weakened and no longer poses a significant threat to boaters. && LAT...LON 3480 7653 3482 7608 3456 7614 3453 7617 3454 7619 3463 7656 TIME...MOT...LOC 1725Z 280DEG 11KT 3468 7629 $$ RCF  677 FZUS72 KILM 241727 MWSILM Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Wilmington NC 127 PM EDT Fri Jul 24 2026 AMZ252-254-241800- 127 PM EDT Fri Jul 24 2026 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM APPROACHING THE WATERS... The areas affected include... Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out 20 NM... Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out 20 NM... At 127 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located over Sunset Beach, moving east at 10 knots. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes. If caught on the open water, prepare for deteriorating conditions. Make sure you and your crew are wearing properly fitted life jackets. Intense lightning is occurring with this storm. If caught on the open water, stay below deck if possible, and keep away from ungrounded metal objects. && LAT...LON 3373 7833 3385 7854 3387 7851 3390 7838 3391 7827 $$ VAO  386 FZUS72 KMHX 241740 MWSMHX Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 140 PM EDT Fri Jul 24 2026 AMZ158-188-241750- /O.EXP.KMHX.MA.W.0230.000000T0000Z-260724T1745Z/ 140 PM EDT Fri Jul 24 2026 ...THE SPECIAL MARINE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 145 PM EDT... The affected areas were... S of Cape Lookout NC to Surf City NC out to 20 NM... Waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City NC from 20 to 60 NM... The thunderstorms have weakened and no longer pose a significant threat to boaters. && LAT...LON 3454 7718 3445 7682 3431 7704 3439 7723 3445 7723 TIME...MOT...LOC 1740Z 299DEG 14KT 3442 7698 3435 7710 $$ 41  181 FZUS72 KILM 241752 MWSILM Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Wilmington NC 152 PM EDT Fri Jul 24 2026 AMZ254-256-241815- 152 PM EDT Fri Jul 24 2026 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM OVER THE WATERS... The areas affected include... Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out 20 NM... Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out 20 NM... At 152 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located over North Inlet Reef, moving east at 15 knots. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes. If caught on the open water, prepare for deteriorating conditions. Make sure you and your crew are wearing properly fitted life jackets. && LAT...LON 3345 7911 3349 7908 3352 7904 3353 7904 3356 7901 3360 7883 3333 7882 3336 7911 $$ SHK