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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
911 AM EDT Wed Mar 27 2024

AMZ150-272115-
/O.NEW.KMHX.MF.Y.0009.240327T1311Z-240327T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-240328T1900Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.A.0008.240328T1900Z-240329T1600Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
911 AM EDT Wed Mar 27 2024

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
  visibility to less than 1 NM. For the Small Craft Advisory,
  northeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 5
  to 7 ft. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 2 PM EDT this
  afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM EDT
  Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday afternoon through
  Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Low
  visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-272115-
/O.NEW.KMHX.MF.Y.0009.240327T1311Z-240327T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-240328T1900Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.A.0008.240328T1900Z-240329T1700Z/
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-
911 AM EDT Wed Mar 27 2024

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
  visibility to less than 1 NM. For the Small Craft Advisory,
  northeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6
  to 9 ft. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 2 PM EDT this
  afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM EDT
  Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday afternoon through
  Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Low
  visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

AMZ131-230-231-272115-
/O.NEW.KMHX.MF.Y.0009.240327T1311Z-240327T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0031.240328T1600Z-240329T1600Z/
Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
911 AM EDT Wed Mar 27 2024

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY TO
NOON EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
  visibility to 1/4 to 1/2 NM. For the Small Craft Advisory,
  north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough
  waters expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 2 PM EDT this
  afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon Thursday to
  noon EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low
  visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

AMZ135-272115-
/O.NEW.KMHX.MF.Y.0009.240327T1311Z-240327T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.A.0008.240328T1900Z-240329T1400Z/
Pamlico Sound-
911 AM EDT Wed Mar 27 2024

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
  visibility to 1/4 to 1/2 NM. For the Gale Watch, north winds
  20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very rough waters
  possible.

* WHERE...Pamlico Sound.

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 2 PM EDT this
  afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday afternoon through
  Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Low
  visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

AMZ156-158-272115-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-240328T1900Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.A.0008.240328T1900Z-240329T1500Z/
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
911 AM EDT Wed Mar 27 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. For the Gale Watch,
  north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8
  ft possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM EDT Thursday.
  For the Gale Watch, from Thursday afternoon through Friday
  morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ136-137-272115-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0031.240328T1600Z-240329T1100Z/
Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-Neuse and Bay Rivers-
911 AM EDT Wed Mar 27 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY TO
7 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  rough waters expected.

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

* WHEN...From noon Thursday to 7 AM EDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Martin


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