Expires:202406152200;;343175 FZUS72 KILM 152054 MWSILM Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Wilmington NC 454 PM EDT Sat Jun 15 2024 AMZ250-252-254-152200- 454 PM EDT Sat Jun 15 2024 A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... 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 Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm... At 454 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were moving off Oak Island and off Little River Inlet, moving southeast at 15 knots. Locations impacted include... Little River Offshore Reef, Sherman Wreck, Little River Reef, Lockwood Folly Inlet Sea Buoy, A R 445, Cape Fear Sea Buoy, Shallotte River Inlet Sea Buoy, Little River Entrance, Little River Sea Buoy, Caswell Beach, and Bald Head Island. 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 3390 7837 3391 7825 3391 7814 3389 7802 3388 7802 3388 7800 3386 7801 3384 7796 3394 7793 3365 7790 3361 7818 3359 7848 3381 7869 $$ DCH