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Marine Weather Message
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC

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WHUS72 KMHX 120555
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
155 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

AMZ136-137-121400-
/O.EXP.KMHX.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-240412T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.SC.Y.0037.240412T0600Z-240412T2100Z/
Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-Neuse and Bay Rivers-
155 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 2 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 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.

&&

$$

AMZ154-156-158-120900-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-240412T0900Z/
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-
155 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas
  9 to 14 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT early 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 severe conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ150-152-120900-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-240412T0900Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
S of Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC out 20 nm-
155 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

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

* WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Cape Hatteras.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT early 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 severe conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ131-230-231-120900-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-240412T0900Z/
Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
155 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT early 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 severe conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ135-120900-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-240412T0900Z/
Pamlico Sound-
155 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Pamlico Sound.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT early 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 severe conditions.

&&

$$