Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC Marine Forecast
| Rest Of Tonight...Sw Winds 10 To 15 Kt. Gusts Up To 20 Kt Late. Seas 2 To 4 Ft. Wave Detail: S 2 Ft At 4 Seconds And E 1 Ft At 10 Seconds. |
| Sat...Sw Winds 15 To 20 Kt, Diminishing To 10 To 15 Kt In The Afternoon. Seas 2 To 4 Ft. Wave Detail: S 3 Ft At 5 Seconds And E 1 Ft At 10 Seconds. |
| Sat Night...W Winds 10 To 15 Kt, Becoming Nw After Midnight. Seas 2 To 3 Ft. Wave Detail: S 3 Ft At 5 Seconds And E 1 Ft At 10 Seconds. Rain Likely After Midnight. |
| Sun...Nw Winds 15 To 20 Kt. Seas 2 To 3 Ft. Wave Detail: Nw 3 Ft At 3 Seconds And Se 1 Ft At 5 Seconds. Rain. |
| Sun Night...Nw Winds 15 To 20 Kt, Diminishing To 10 To 15 Kt After Midnight. Seas 2 To 3 Ft. Wave Detail: N 3 Ft At 4 Seconds And Se 1 Ft At 9 Seconds. |
| Mon...W Winds 10 To 15 Kt. Seas 2 To 3 Ft. Wave Detail: Nw 2 Ft At 3 Seconds And Se 1 Ft At 9 Seconds. |
| Mon Night...W Winds 10 To 15 Kt. Gusts Up To 20 Kt After Midnight. Seas 2 To 3 Ft. |
| Tue...N Winds 15 To 20 Kt, Diminishing To 10 To 15 Kt In The Afternoon. Seas 2 To 3 Ft. |
| Tue Night...Ne Winds 5 To 10 Kt. Seas 2 To 3 Ft. |
| Wed...E Winds 5 To 10 Kt. Seas 2 To 3 Ft. |
| Wed Night...Ne Winds 5 Kt, Becoming N After Midnight. Seas 2 To 3 Ft. |
| Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Wilmington NC 1242am EST Sat Jan 17 2026 .WHAT HAS CHANGED... No significant changes. .KEY MESSAGES... 1) Low to moderate risk for wintry precipitation with minor accumulations late Sunday into Sunday evening, mainly north and west of a Burgaw to Florence line. At the very least, water freezing on roadways could lead to hazardous travel conditions across the entire region Sunday night into early Monday. 2) Dangerously low wind chills possible Monday/Tuesday nights. KEY MESSAGE 1: Low to moderate risk for wintry precipitation with minor accumulations late Sunday into Sunday evening, mainly north and west of a Burgaw to Florence line. At the very least, water freezing on roadways could lead to hazardous travel conditions across the entire region Sunday night into early Monday. High confidence in a rainy start on Sunday as plentiful moisture moves through the area ahead of an upper trough to the west. There seems to be more model agreement regarding the upper trough and surface low offshore lending to increasing forecast confidence overall. Still looks like a mainly low risk for wintry precipitation Sunday, especially in the afternoon/evening closer to the SC Pee Dee and NC Sandhills where the coldest air is expected. However, still lingering uncertainty regarding how much the cold air/moisture overlap. The 01Z NBM still shows a moderate risk for measurable snow (0.1" or greater) near the NC Sandhills and SC Pee Dee with a 20% chance or less of at least an inch. In any event, any wet roadways by late Sunday will re-freeze Sunday night as temps fall below freezing most places, so black ice could make travel hazardous into Monday morning (especially inland). Everyone is encouraged to pay close attention to the forecast for early next week, especially if they have travels plans. Note: The last widespread measurable snow across our area was January 21-22, 2025. Additional flurries and snow showers occurred on November 10, 2025. KEY MESSAGE 2: Dangerously low wind chills possible Monday/Tuesday nights. The combination of below normal temperatures and wind could lead to dangerously cold wind chill temperatures around 20 degrees or colder Monday and Tuesday nights. The best chance of seeing wind chills of 15 degrees or lower which would require a Cold Weather Advisory will be Monday night. Marine Through Tonight SW winds will gust ~20 kts through the day ahead of a cold front. Waves will be 2-4 ft and a SW wind wave 3-4 ft at 5 seconds and a weak easterly swell ~9-10 seconds. Sunday through Wednesday Night...Moderate to high confidence this period. Winds/seas will remain elevated prior to and after cold frontal passages Sunday and again Monday night into early Tuesday but the risk for a Small Craft Advisory (for 25 kt gusts) is low. NOAA Wilmington NC Office: Watches - Warnings - Advisories NC...None. SC...None. Marine None. |
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