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Special Marine Warning
Issued: 9:12 PM Aug. 14, 2025 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... 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... * Until 545 PM EDT. * At 511 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was located over Little River Reef, moving northeast at 20 knots. HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or greater. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. * Locations impacted include... Little River Reef, Shallotte River Inlet Sea Buoy, Little River Entrance, and Little River Sea Buoy. 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. Thunderstorms can produce sudden waterspouts. Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Seek safe harbor immediately. && WATERSPOUT...POSSIBLE; HAIL...0.00IN; WIND...>34KTS
Flood Advisory
Issued: 8:26 PM Aug. 14, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of northeast South Carolina, including the following county, Georgetown. * WHEN...Until 730 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 426 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. A Flash Flood Warning may be needed if excessive rainfall amounts are observed. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Georgetown, DeBordieu Colony and Georgetown Memorial Hospital. - weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. &&
River Flood Warning
Issued: 3:12 PM Aug. 14, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Santee River near Jamestown. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, several dirt logging roads are impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1030 AM EDT Thursday, the stage was 9.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Friday morning and continue rising to 12.5 feet early Monday afternoon. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. &&
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