Marine Weather Message
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC

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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
152 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026

AMZ137-241900-
/O.UPG.KMHX.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260125T0300Z/
/O.EXB.KMHX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260124T1400Z/
Neuse and Bay Rivers-
152 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Neuse and Bay Rivers.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-241400-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260124T1400Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
152 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas
  6 to 9 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

AMZ135-241700-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260124T1700Z/
Pamlico Sound-
152 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  extremely rough waters.

* WHERE...Pamlico Sound.

* WHEN...Until noon EST today.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-241700-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260124T1700Z/
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-
152 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas
  6 to 9 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until noon EST today.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ156-158-241900-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260124T2000Z/
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
152 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  seas 6 to 9 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM EST this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ131-230-231-241300-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260124T1300Z/
Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
152 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very
  rough waters.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

AMZ136-241900-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260125T0300Z/
Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-
152 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Pamlico and Pungo Rivers.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$