996 FZUS72 KILM 251750 MWSILM Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Wilmington NC 150 PM EDT Sat Jul 25 2026 AMZ280-251830- 150 PM EDT Sat Jul 25 2026 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM OVER THE OFFSHORE WATERS... The areas affected include... Waters from Surf City NC to Little River Inlet SC from 20 to 60 NM... At 148 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots and frequent lightning. This thunderstorm was located just northeast of the Esso Nashville wreck, moving east at 25 knots. This storm will continue to move farther offshore. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, and lightning strikes. If caught on the open water, prepare for deteriorating conditions. Make sure you and your crew are wearing properly fitted life jackets. && LAT...LON 3363 7670 3365 7725 3396 7725 3397 7696 3364 7659 $$ SRP 453 FZUS72 KCHS 251756 MWSCHS Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Charleston SC 156 PM EDT Sat Jul 25 2026 AMZ360-251830- 156 PM EDT Sat Jul 25 2026 ...THUNDERSTORMS WITH GUSTY WINDS AND LOCALLY HEAVY RAINFALL MOVING OFFSHORE BETWEEN CHARLESTON HARBOR AND CAPE ROMAIN... The areas affected include... Coastal waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM... * At 156 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These strong thunderstorms were located along a line from 10 NM north of Jimmy Leland Tug to near Capers Island Buoy, moving east at 20 knots. Locations impacted include... Jimmy Leland Tug, Bull Breakers, Bulls Bay, Capers Island Buoy and Hector Reef. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, lightning strikes, and heavy downpours. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until these storms pass. && LAT...LON 3283 7975 3287 7972 3291 7964 3297 7965 3306 7957 3305 7941 3309 7941 3311 7936 3307 7918 3300 7904 3270 7944 TIME...MOT...LOC 1755Z 283DEG 19KT 3303 7938 3300 7961 3287 7977 $$ ST