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Special Marine Warning — Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out 20 NM; Waters from Surf City NC to Little River Inlet SC from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Little River Inlet SC to South Santee River SC from 20 to 60 NM

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Special Marine Warning issued August 22 at 12:40AM EDT until August 22 at 1:30AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Measurements

Coordinates33.2360, -78.0760
RegionCoastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out 20 NM; Waters from Surf City NC to Little River Inlet SC from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Little
Expires2026-08-22T01:30:00-04:00
Nws UrgencyImmediate
Nws CertaintyLikely

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