129 FZUS72 KILM 251529 MWSILM Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Wilmington NC 1129 AM EDT Sat Jul 25 2026 AMZ250-252-280-251630- 1129 AM EDT Sat Jul 25 2026 ...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS OVER THE ADJACENT COASTAL WATERS... The areas affected include... Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out 20 NM... 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 1126 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms near the waters off Bald Head island, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots and frequent lightning. This thunderstorm was located over Bald Head Island, moving northeast at 25 knots. Additional thunderstorms are expected to impact the waters over the next several hours. Be alert for rapidly changing conditions. Locations impacted include... Fort Fisher, 10 Mile Boxcars, Liberty Ship, Dallas Rock, Billy Murrell Reef, Johnny Mercer Pier, Masonboro Sea Buoy, Harris Reef, 10 Mile Rocks, Kure Beach Point, School House Reef, Sheepshead Rock, Buoy Off Carolina Beach, Wr2, Dredge Wreck, 5 Mile Boxcars, Kure Beach, Caswell Beach, North Masonboro Island, and Wrightsville Beach. 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 3393 7740 3372 7804 3389 7811 3391 7809 3389 7802 3388 7802 3387 7800 3386 7801 3384 7796 3391 7795 3416 7783 3423 7778 3434 7766 $$ SRP 358 FZUS72 KILM 251546 MWSILM Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Wilmington NC 1146 AM EDT Sat Jul 25 2026 AMZ254-284-251630- 1146 AM EDT Sat Jul 25 2026 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM OVER THE WATERS... The areas affected include... Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out 20 NM... Waters from Little River Inlet SC to South Santee River SC from 20 to 60 NM... At 1144 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots and frequent lightning. This thunderstorm was located between Bill Perry Junior Reef and Belky Bear, moving east at 25 knots. This storm will affect the waters near Bill Perry Junior Reef, Jungle, and Atlantic Ledge. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes. If caught on the open water, prepare for deteriorating conditions. Make sure you and your crew are wearing properly fitted life jackets. && LAT...LON 3338 7868 3350 7872 3369 7837 3361 7827 3351 7816 3339 7820 $$ SRP 133 FZUS72 KMHX 251558 MWSMHX Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 1158 AM EDT Sat Jul 25 2026 AMZ156-186-251608- /O.CAN.KMHX.MA.W.0233.000000T0000Z-260725T1615Z/ 1158 AM EDT Sat Jul 25 2026 ...THE SPECIAL MARINE WARNING IS CANCELLED... The affected areas were... S of Ocracoke Inlet NC to Cape Lookout NC out to 20 NM... Waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC from 20 to 60 NM... The thunderstorm has weakened and no longer poses a significant threat to boaters. && LAT...LON 3434 7619 3444 7629 3469 7576 3450 7566 TIME...MOT...LOC 1555Z 248DEG 24KT 3454 7587 $$ 41