NWS Issues Marine Weather Statement for Little River Inlet Coastal Waters
The National Weather Service has issued a marine weather statement for coastal waters from Surf City to Little River Inlet as a gust front brings winds up to 30 knots.
Why this matters locally
Boaters and mariners near Little River Inlet and northern Grand Strand waters face sudden wind gusts up to 30 knots and localized rough waves, creating hazardous conditions for small craft.
The National Weather Service in Wilmington, North Carolina, has issued a marine weather statement for coastal waters stretching from Surf City, North Carolina, down to Little River Inlet, South Carolina, out to 20 nautical miles.
Doppler radar detected a gust front moving southwest at 15 knots across the coastal area. Weather officials report that the front is capable of producing sudden wind gusts up to 30 knots along with locally elevated wave conditions. A peak gust of 29 knots was already recorded at Wrightsville Beach.
This statement directly affects recreational boaters, commercial mariners, and anglers operating in the waters near Little River Inlet and northern Grand Strand marine zones. Specific offshore and coastal locations in the path include Lockwood Folly Inlet, Cape Fear Sea Buoy, Fort Fisher, Kure Beach, and Carolina Beach.
Boaters operating small craft in the impacted coastal waters should consider seeking safe harbor until the gust front passes and conditions stabilize. Anyone caught on the open water should prepare for deteriorating weather, secure loose gear, and ensure all passengers and crew are wearing properly fitted life jackets.
Quick facts
- Event: Marine Weather Statement (Gust Front)
- Location: Coastal waters from Surf City NC to Little River Inlet SC (out 20 NM)
- Wind impact: Gusts to 30 knots, locally higher waves
- Issuing agency: National Weather Service Wilmington NC
Community brief · prepared from NWS Coastal Waters Advisories (AMZ250) material · original source
