763 WHUS72 KILM 230808 MWWILM URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wilmington NC 308 AM EST Wed Dec 23 2020 AMZ250-252-254-256-232100- /O.UPG.KILM.GL.A.0011.201224T1800Z-201225T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KILM.GL.W.0021.201224T1500Z-201225T1500Z/ 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- 308 AM EST Wed Dec 23 2020 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO 10 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft expected. * WHERE...Southeast North Carolina and Northeast South Carolina coastal waters. * WHEN...From 10 AM Thursday to 10 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$