Special Marine Warning issued April 30 at 10:00AM EDT until April 30 at 10:30AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Détails

For the following areas...
Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out 20
NM...
Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm...
Waters from Surf City NC to Little River Inlet SC from 20 to 60 NM...

At 959 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Frying Pan
Shoals Buoy, moving east at 30 knots.

HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater and small hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and
suddenly higher waves.

Locations impacted include...
Frying Pan Shoals Buoy, Frying Pan Shoals Light Tower, City Of
Houston, and Wreck 33.

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.