Marine Weather Message
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC

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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1248 AM EST Sun Nov 16 2025

AMZ152-154-156-158-161800-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-251116T1800Z/
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-
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
1248 AM EST Sun Nov 16 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas
  6 to 9 ft.

* WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Surf City.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.

* 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ136-137-161800-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0088.251116T0600Z-251116T2100Z/
Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-Neuse and Bay Rivers-
1248 AM EST Sun Nov 16 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and choppy
  waters expected.

* WHERE...Pamlico, Pungo, Neuse, and Bay Rivers.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ150-161800-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-251117T1700Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
1248 AM EST Sun Nov 16 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
  4 to 6 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until noon EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ135-161800-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0087.000000T0000Z-251117T1100Z/
Pamlico Sound-
1248 AM EST Sun Nov 16 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Pamlico Sound.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ131-230-231-161800-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-251117T0900Z/
Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
1248 AM EST Sun Nov 16 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
  choppy waters.

* WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the
  Alligator River.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$