Marine Weather Message
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC
842 WHUS72 KMHX 180704 MWWMHX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 304 AM EDT Tue Mar 18 2025 AMZ152-154-181800- /O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-250318T1800Z/ 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- 304 AM EDT Tue Mar 18 2025 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Ocracoke Inlet. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong north winds will continue through this afternoon thanks to a tight gradient around low pressure over the western Atlantic. This low, plus the next cold front passage later this week, will continue to support elevated seas through much of the upcoming week. 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. && $$ AMZ150-182130- /O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-250322T0000Z/ S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm- 304 AM EDT Tue Mar 18 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with occasional gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Moderate north winds will continue through this afternoon thanks to a tight gradient around low pressure over the western Atlantic. This low, plus the next cold front passage later this week, will continue to support elevated seas through much of the upcoming week. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ131-230-231-181500- /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-250318T1500Z/ Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds- 304 AM EDT Tue Mar 18 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters. * WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the Alligator River. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Moderate north winds will continue through this morning thanks to a tight gradient around low pressure over the western Atlantic. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ135-182100- /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-250318T2100Z/ Pamlico Sound- 304 AM EDT Tue Mar 18 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters. * WHERE...Pamlico Sound. * WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Moderate north winds will continue through this afternoon thanks to a tight gradient around low pressure over the western Atlantic. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ156-158-182100- /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-250318T2100Z/ S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm- S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm- 304 AM EDT Tue Mar 18 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with occasional gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City. * WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Moderate to strong north winds will continue through this afternoon thanks to a tight gradient around low pressure over the western Atlantic. These winds will keep seas elevated through this afternoon as well. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ136-137-181500- /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-250318T1500Z/ Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-Neuse and Bay Rivers- 304 AM EDT Tue Mar 18 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and choppy waters. * WHERE...Pamlico, Pungo, Neuse, and Bay Rivers. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Moderate north winds will continue through this afternoon thanks to a tight gradient around low pressure over the western Atlantic. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Martin