Watches, Warnings & Advisories
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Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 140 AM EST Fri Feb 20 2026 AMZ158-201845- /O.EXT.KMHX.MF.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260221T0000Z/ /O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0022.260220T1100Z-260221T0400Z/ S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm- 140 AM EST Fri Feb 20 2026 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to 1 NM or less. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM this morning to 11 PM EST this evening. * 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. && $$
Dense Fog Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 140 AM EST Fri Feb 20 2026 AMZ158-201845- /O.EXT.KMHX.MF.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260221T0000Z/ /O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0022.260220T1100Z-260221T0400Z/ S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm- 140 AM EST Fri Feb 20 2026 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to 1 NM or less. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM this morning to 11 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low visibility will make navigation difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass. && $$