Watches, Warnings & Advisories

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One product found for Marine Zone: AMZ158

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Gale Warning

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1239 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

AMZ154-156-158-230545-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0012.260222T2200Z-260223T1700Z/
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-
1239 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
NOON EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
  seas 5 to 9 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to noon EST Monday.

* 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.

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