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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
243 AM EDT Tue Sep 16 2025

AMZ158-161845-
/O.CAN.KMHX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-250916T0700Z/
/O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0069.000000T0000Z-250917T0000Z/
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
243 AM EDT Tue Sep 16 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  seas 5 to 8 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds have fallen below Gale Warning
  criteria, thus the Gale Warning has been replaced with a Small
  Craft Advisory.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

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AMZ152-154-156-161400-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-250916T1400Z/
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-
243 AM EDT Tue Sep 16 2025

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 7 to 12 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT this morning.

* 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.

&&

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AMZ150-161400-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-250916T1400Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
243 AM EDT Tue Sep 16 2025

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  seas 10 to 13 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ135-161400-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-250916T1400Z/
Pamlico Sound-
243 AM EDT Tue Sep 16 2025

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  very rough waters.

* WHERE...Pamlico Sound.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT this morning.

* 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.

&&

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AMZ131-230-231-161100-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-250916T1100Z/
Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
243 AM EDT Tue Sep 16 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT this morning.

* 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.

&&

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AMZ136-137-161800-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0069.000000T0000Z-250916T1800Z/
Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-Neuse and Bay Rivers-
243 AM EDT Tue Sep 16 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT 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.

&&

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