First published 10/10/2026, 1:34:15 PM UTC · Last updated 10/10/2026, 1:34:15 PM UTC

Special Marine Warning issued October 10 at 9:11AM EDT until October 10 at 10:15AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

The National Weather Service issued a Special Marine Warning for offshore waters from Surf City, North Carolina, to South Santee River, South Carolina. A severe thunderstorm capable of waterspouts and 34-knot wind gusts was reported, with boaters instructed to move to safe harbor.

Why it matters

The alert warns that waterspouts and hazardous winds and seas could endanger boats in the affected waters.

Location

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 8/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 9/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Sources

Primary official sourceSpecial Marine Warning issued October 10 at 9:11AM EDT until October 10 at 10:15AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

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