Marine Weather Message
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC

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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
351 AM EDT Fri Mar 22 2024

AMZ150-222000-
/O.UPG.KMHX.GL.A.0007.240323T1000Z-240325T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0012.240323T1200Z-240325T0600Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
351 AM EDT Fri Mar 22 2024

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SATURDAY TO 2 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt, becoming
  north late Saturday, and seas 8 to 13 ft expected.

* WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet.

* WHEN...From 8 AM Saturday to 2 AM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-222000-
/O.UPG.KMHX.GL.A.0007.240323T0400Z-240325T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0012.240323T0600Z-240325T0900Z/
S of Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC out 20 nm
including the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary-
351 AM EDT Fri Mar 22 2024

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM SATURDAY TO 5 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with a few gusts up to 50 kt,
  becoming north late Saturday, and seas 12 to 17 ft expected.

* WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Ocracoke Inlet.

* WHEN...From 2 AM Saturday to 5 AM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ156-222000-
/O.UPG.KMHX.GL.A.0007.240323T0400Z-240325T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0012.240323T0600Z-240325T0900Z/
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
351 AM EDT Fri Mar 22 2024

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM SATURDAY TO 5 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt, becoming
  north late Saturday, and seas 13 to 18 ft expected.

* WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout.

* WHEN...From 2 AM Saturday to 5 AM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ158-222000-
/O.UPG.KMHX.GL.A.0007.240323T0400Z-240325T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0012.240323T0600Z-240325T0600Z/
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
351 AM EDT Fri Mar 22 2024

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM SATURDAY TO 2 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt, becoming
  north late Saturday, and seas 10 to 15 ft expected.

* WHERE...The coastal waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City.

* WHEN...From 2 AM Saturday to 2 AM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ131-230-222000-
/O.UPG.KMHX.GL.A.0007.240324T0400Z-240325T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0012.240324T0300Z-240324T2100Z/
Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-
351 AM EDT Fri Mar 22 2024

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM SATURDAY TO 5 PM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very
  rough waters expected.

* WHERE...Albemarle Sound and Alligator River.

* WHEN...From 11 PM Saturday to 5 PM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ231-222000-
/O.UPG.KMHX.GL.A.0007.240323T1000Z-240325T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0012.240323T0900Z-240325T0300Z/
Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
351 AM EDT Fri Mar 22 2024

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SATURDAY TO 11 PM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt, becoming
  north late Saturday, and very rough waters expected.

* WHERE...Croatan and Roanoke Sounds.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Saturday to 11 PM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ135-222000-
/O.UPG.KMHX.GL.A.0007.240323T1000Z-240325T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0012.240323T0900Z-240325T0600Z/
Pamlico Sound-
351 AM EDT Fri Mar 22 2024

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SATURDAY TO 2 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt, becoming
  north late Saturday, and extremely rough waters expected.

* WHERE...Pamlico Sound.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Saturday to 2 AM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ137-222000-
/O.UPG.KMHX.GL.A.0007.240324T0400Z-240324T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0012.240324T0900Z-240324T1800Z/
Neuse and Bay Rivers-
351 AM EDT Fri Mar 22 2024

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 2 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  rough waters expected.

* WHERE...Neuse and Bay Rivers.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 2 PM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ136-222000-
/O.NEW.KMHX.SC.Y.0031.240323T0900Z-240325T0300Z/
Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-
351 AM EDT Fri Mar 22 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SATURDAY TO 11 PM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  rough waters expected.

* WHERE...Pamlico and Pungo Rivers.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Saturday to 11 PM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$


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