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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
148 AM EST Mon Dec 8 2025

AMZ152-154-156-158-082000-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0032.251208T1800Z-251209T0700Z/
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-
148 AM EST Mon Dec 8 2025

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM
EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas
  7 to 10 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 2 AM EST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-082000-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0032.251208T1800Z-251209T0500Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
148 AM EST Mon Dec 8 2025

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 6 to 11 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to midnight EST tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ135-082000-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0032.251208T1800Z-251209T0500Z/
Pamlico Sound-
148 AM EST Mon Dec 8 2025

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Pamlico Sound.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to midnight EST tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ131-230-231-082000-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0032.251208T1800Z-251209T0300Z/
Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
148 AM EST Mon Dec 8 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 PM EST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ136-137-082000-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0097.251208T1400Z-251209T0500Z/
Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-Neuse and Bay Rivers-
148 AM EST Mon Dec 8 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...

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

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to midnight EST tonight.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$