315 WHUS72 KILM 240848 MWWILM URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wilmington NC 348 AM EST Thu Dec 24 2020 AMZ250-252-254-256-242100- /O.CON.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- 348 AM EST Thu Dec 24 2020 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt, becoming West. Seas 7 to 14 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. && $$