AMZ200-211915-
 300 AM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
 
 .Synopsis for coastal waters from Surf City North Carolina to
 South Santee River South Carolina out to 60 nautical miles...
 A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for all waters as enhanced
 wind and seas develop ahead of a strong cold front. This front is
 expected to stall near or over the waters on Thursday or Friday.
 Otherwise, expect daily afternoon and evening wind and wave
 enhancements nearshore from the sea breeze.
 
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   AMZ230-212030-  Albemarle Sound-  329 AM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026    SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON  THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON    TODAY  SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt late. Waves  around 2 ft. A slight chance of showers and tstms early this  morning. A chance of showers and tstms this afternoon.  TONIGHT  SW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Waves  2 to 3 ft. A chance of showers and tstms, mainly in the evening.  WED  SW winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt in the  afternoon. Gusts up to 30 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft. A chance of tstms.  A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the  afternoon.  WED NIGHT  SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves around 2 ft. A chance of  showers and tstms in the evening, then showers with a chance of  tstms after midnight with vsby 1 to 3 NM.  THU  W winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming N in the afternoon. Waves  around 2 ft. Showers with a chance of tstms. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.  THU NIGHT  NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft. Showers  with a chance of tstms. Vsby 1 to 3 NM in the evening.  FRI  NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft. Showers in the  morning, then showers likely with a chance of tstms in the  afternoon.  FRI NIGHT  NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less. Showers  likely with a chance of tstms.  SAT  N winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less. Showers likely. A  chance of tstms in the afternoon.  SAT NIGHT  NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less. A chance of  tstms. Showers likely, mainly in the evening.    Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.    $$