{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.01d47116009da43f4afe19ee6089f5f7c930b16f.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Marine Weather Statement issued September 14 at 5:43PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-09-14","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.01d47116009da43f4afe19ee6089f5f7c930b16f.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Wilmington NC"},"word_count":178,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Marine Weather Statement: Marine Weather Statement issued September 14 at 5:43PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC\n\n**Severity:** Minor\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm\n**Issued by:** NWS Wilmington NC\n**Sent:** 2026-09-14T17:43:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-09-14T17:43:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-09-14T19:15:00-04:00\n\n## Description\nThe areas affected include...\nCoastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm...\n\nAt 542 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a gust front, capable of\nproducing winds to around 30 knots. This gust front was located along\na line extending from New River Inlet to 7 nm southwest of Bogue\nInlet to near Ar345, moving southwest at 20 knots.\n\nThe gust front will be near...\nTopsail Tire Reef around 625 PM EDT.\nTopsail Boxcars around 630 PM EDT.\nDallas Rock around 645 PM EDT.\n\n## Instructions\nMariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots and locally\nhigher waves. Boaters in small craft should seek safe harbor\nimmediately until this gust front passes. If caught on the open\nwater, prepare for deteriorating conditions. Make sure you and your\ncrew are wearing properly fitted life jackets."}