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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1228 AM EDT Thu Sep 12 2024

AMZ350-121230-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0065.000000T0000Z-240913T1200Z/
Waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM-
1228 AM EDT Thu Sep 12 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas
  3 to 6 ft.

* WHERE...South Santee River to Edisto Beach out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
341 PM EDT Wed Sep 11 2024

AMZ156-158-120945-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0072.240912T1400Z-240916T1200Z/
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
341 PM EDT Wed Sep 11 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO 8 AM
EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
  6 to 11 ft expected.

* WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Thursday to 8 AM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
255 PM EDT Wed Sep 11 2024

AMZ250-252-120800-
/O.CON.KILM.SC.Y.0043.240912T1600Z-240915T1200Z/
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-
255 PM EDT Wed Sep 11 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY TO
8 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
  seas 5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Southeast North Carolina coastal waters.

* WHEN...From noon Thursday to 8 AM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
255 PM EDT Wed Sep 11 2024

AMZ254-256-120800-
/O.EXT.KILM.SC.Y.0043.240912T1600Z-240915T1200Z/
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-
255 PM EDT Wed Sep 11 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY TO 8 AM
EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
  seas 4 to 7 ft expected.

* WHERE...Northeast South Carolina coastal waters.

* WHEN...From noon Thursday to 8 AM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$


Rip Current Statement


Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
839 PM EDT Wed Sep 11 2024

NCZ106-108-SCZ056-120900-
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0026.240912T1000Z-240913T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Georgetown-
839 PM EDT Wed Sep 11 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THURSDAY THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. Also, moderate North to
  South longshore currents expected.

* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New
  Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown County.

* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Thursday through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
dch


Beach Hazards Statement


Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
839 PM EDT Wed Sep 11 2024

NCZ110-SCZ054-120900-
/O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0038.240912T1000Z-240913T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-Coastal Horry-
839 PM EDT Wed Sep 11 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THURSDAY
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Strong East to West longshore current expected.

* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Brunswick County. In South
  Carolina, Coastal Horry County.

* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Thursday through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers
  into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas.
  It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to
  return to shore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with
lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may
be swept into.

&&

$$


Hazardous Weather Outlook


Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
845 PM EDT Wed Sep 11 2024

AMZ250-252-254-256-130045-
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-
845 PM EDT Wed Sep 11 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY TO 8 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the adjacent Coastal Waters.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Small Craft Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
845 PM EDT Wed Sep 11 2024

NCZ106-108-SCZ056-130045-
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Georgetown-
845 PM EDT Wed Sep 11 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THURSDAY THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast North Carolina and
northeast South Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   High Rip Current Risk.

Moderate to high rip current risk Friday through Sunday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
845 PM EDT Wed Sep 11 2024

NCZ110-130045-
Coastal Brunswick-
845 PM EDT Wed Sep 11 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THURSDAY THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Beach Hazards Statement for Strong Longshore Current.

Moderate rip current risk possible Friday through Sunday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$
dch

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
845 PM EDT Wed Sep 11 2024

SCZ054-130045-
Coastal Horry-
845 PM EDT Wed Sep 11 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THURSDAY THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...
...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THURSDAY
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast South Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Beach Hazards Statement for Strong Longshore Current.
   Moderate Risk of Rip Currents.

Moderate to possibly high rip current risk Friday through Sunday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
815 PM EDT Wed Sep 11 2024

NCZ029-044>047-079>081-090>092-094-193-194-198-130015-
Martin-Pitt-Washington-Tyrrell-Mainland Dare-Greene-Beaufort-
Mainland Hyde-Duplin-Lenoir-Jones-Pamlico-Northern Craven-
Southern Craven-Inland Onslow-
815 PM EDT Wed Sep 11 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

An area of low pressure is expected to develop off the Southeast
coast this weekend. This system could become tropical early next
week, and possibly move towards the Carolinas. There is still a high
amount of uncertainty, so we recommend residents and visitors
monitor updated forecasts over the next several days.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
815 PM EDT Wed Sep 11 2024

NCZ195-204-130015-
West Carteret-Ocracoke Island-
815 PM EDT Wed Sep 11 2024

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THURSDAY
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Moderate Rip Current Risk.

An area of low pressure is expected to develop off the Southeast
coast this weekend. This system could become tropical early next
week, and possibly move towards the Carolinas. There is still a high
amount of uncertainty, so we recommend residents and visitors
monitor updated forecasts over the next several days.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
815 PM EDT Wed Sep 11 2024

NCZ196-199-203-130015-
East Carteret-Coastal Onslow-Northern Outer Banks-
815 PM EDT Wed Sep 11 2024

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THURSDAY
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Moderate Rip Current Risk.

An area of low pressure is expected to develop off the Southeast
coast this weekend. This system could become tropical early next
week, and possibly move towards the Carolinas. There is still a high
amount of uncertainty, so we recommend residents and visitors
monitor updated forecasts over the next several days.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Charleston SC
738 PM EDT Wed Sep 11 2024

SCZ049-050-122345-
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
738 PM EDT Wed Sep 11 2024

...MODERATE RISK FOR RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast South Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Moderate Risk for Rip Currents.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Moderate Risk for Rip Currents.

Rip Currents: Gusty northeast winds and favorable swell will lead to
an enhanced risk for rip currents along South Carolina beaches
through the rest of the week and into the weekend.

Coastal Flooding: Minor coastal flooding will be possible with the
late afternoon high tides, beginning as early as Thursday. The
threat for coastal flooding will increase over the weekend and into
next week as astronomical influences increase. Coastal Flood
Advisories could be needed.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter assistance is not anticipated at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
329 PM EDT Wed Sep 11 2024

NCZ007>011-021>028-038>043-073>078-083>086-088-089-122130-
Person-Granville-Vance-Warren-Halifax-Forsyth-Guilford-Alamance-
Orange-Durham-Franklin-Nash-Edgecombe-Davidson-Randolph-Chatham-Wake-
Johnston-Wilson-Stanly-Montgomery-Moore-Lee-Harnett-Wayne-Anson-
Richmond-Scotland-Hoke-Cumberland-Sampson-
329 PM EDT Wed Sep 11 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

A developing area of low pressure off the Carolina coast may move
inland across the Carolinas on Monday and Tuesday. This system has
the potential to spread heavy rain and gusty winds to the area.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

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