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BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Special Marine Warning
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
940 AM EDT Thu Apr 30 2026

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a

* Special Marine Warning for...
  Waters from Little River Inlet SC to South Santee River SC from 20
  to 60 NM...

* Until 1030 AM EDT.

* At 940 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 7 nm southeast of
  Vermillion Reef, moving east at 35 knots.

  HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater and small hail.

  SOURCE...Radar.

  IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and
           suddenly higher waves.

* The strong thunderstorm will remain over mainly open waters.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until these storms pass.
If caught on the open water, prepare for deteriorating conditions.
Make sure you and your crew are wearing properly fitted life jackets.

&&

LAT...LON 3281 7864 3297 7862 3306 7783 3288 7780
      3283 7807 3261 7824
TIME...MOT...LOC 1340Z 270DEG 33KT 3289 7854

HAIL...<.75IN
WIND...>34KTS

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