Watches, Warnings & Advisories

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One product found for Marine Zone: AMZ158

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Gale Watch

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
327 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026

AMZ156-158-222030-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.A.0002.260124T0600Z-260125T0000Z/
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
327 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  seas 5 to 8 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...From late Friday night through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

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