Severe Storm Warning | Effective 10/16/2026 23:25

Headline: 
Storm Warning issued October 17 at 2:25AM EDT until October 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event: 
Storm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
October 16, 2026 - 11:25pm
Expires: 
October 17, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft expected. For the Storm Warning, north winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft expected. * WHERE...Waters from Surf City NC to Little River Inlet SC from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from noon today to 8 AM EDT Sunday. For the Storm Warning, from 8 AM Sunday to 2 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instruction: 
Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions.
Area Description: 
Waters from Surf City NC to Little River Inlet SC from 20 to 60 NM
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov