Watches, Warnings & Advisories
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Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 703 PM EST Fri Feb 20 2026 AMZ156-210900- /O.CON.KMHX.MF.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260221T0900Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-260221T0700Z/ S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm- 703 PM EST Fri Feb 20 2026 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SATURDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to 1/4 to 1/2 NM. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 4 AM EST Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 AM EST Saturday. * 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. && $$ Martin
Dense Fog Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 703 PM EST Fri Feb 20 2026 AMZ156-210900- /O.CON.KMHX.MF.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260221T0900Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-260221T0700Z/ S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm- 703 PM EST Fri Feb 20 2026 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SATURDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to 1/4 to 1/2 NM. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 4 AM EST Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low visibility will make navigation difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass. && $$ Martin