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Gale Warning


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1205 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025

AMZ152-154-156-158-080800-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0032.251208T1800Z-251209T0500Z/
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-
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
1205 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT EST
MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas
  6 to 10 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM Monday to midnight EST Monday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
950 AM EST Sun Dec 7 2025

West central North Atlantic continental shelf and slope waters
beyond 20 nm to 250 nm offshore, including south of Georges Bank
from 1000 fm to 250 nm offshore.

Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.

Locally higher winds and seas can be expected in and near tstms.

ANZ833-080300-
Cape Hatteras to Cape Fear to 100 NM Offshore.-
950 AM EST Sun Dec 7 2025

...GALE WARNING...

.TODAY...N to NE winds less than 10 kt, becoming variable. Seas
3 to 5 ft.
.TONIGHT...N to NE winds less than 10 kt, becoming E to NE. Seas
3 to 4 ft. Scattered showers.
.MON...NE winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft, building to 6 to
11 ft.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 14 ft. Rain likely.
.TUE...N winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming N to NW 5 to 15 kt. Seas
7 to 12 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...W winds 5 to 15 kt, increasing to 10 to 20 kt. Seas
4 to 8 ft.
.WED...SW winds 15 to 25 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt. Seas
5 to 9 ft.
.WED NIGHT...SW winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming W. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.THU...W winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.THU NIGHT...W to NW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming W 5 to 15 kt.
Seas 3 to 6 ft.

$$

Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
950 AM EST Sun Dec 7 2025

West central North Atlantic continental shelf and slope waters
beyond 20 nm to 250 nm offshore, including south of Georges Bank
from 1000 fm to 250 nm offshore.

Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.

Locally higher winds and seas can be expected in and near tstms.

ANZ835-080300-
Cape Fear to 31N to 1000 FM-
950 AM EST Sun Dec 7 2025

...GALE WARNING...

.TODAY...Variable winds less than 10 kt, increasing to 5 to
15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...N to NE winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Rain early,
then scattered showers and slight chance of tstms.
.MON...N winds 10 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to
9 ft. Scattered showers and slight chance of tstms.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 25 to 35 kt, diminishing to 20 to 30 kt.
Seas 8 to 13 ft. Scattered showers and slight chance of tstms.
.TUE...N winds 10 to 20 kt, diminishing to 5 to 15 kt. Seas 7 to
12 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...W to NW winds less than 10 kt, becoming W. Seas
4 to 8 ft.
.WED...SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.WED NIGHT...W to SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.THU...W winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.THU NIGHT...W winds 10 to 20 kt, diminishing to 5 to 15 kt.
Seas 3 to 5 ft.

$$


Small Craft Advisory


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
105 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025

AMZ250-252-080215-
/O.NEW.KILM.SC.Y.0058.251208T1200Z-251209T1500Z/
Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out
20 nm-
105 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 10 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected.

* WHERE...Southeast North Carolina coastal waters.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Monday to 10 AM EST Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
105 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025

AMZ254-256-080215-
/O.NEW.KILM.SC.Y.0058.251208T1800Z-251209T1500Z/
Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out
20 nm-
105 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM MONDAY TO 10 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.

* WHERE...Northeast South Carolina coastal waters.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Monday to 10 AM EST Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1205 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025

AMZ136-137-080800-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0097.251208T1400Z-251209T0500Z/
Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-Neuse and Bay Rivers-
1205 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM MONDAY TO
MIDNIGHT EST MONDAY NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Pamlico, Pungo, Neuse, and Bay Rivers.

* WHEN...From 9 AM Monday to midnight EST Monday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


Hazardous Weather Outlook


Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
108 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025

NCZ038>040-073>078-083>086-088-089-081200-
Davidson-Randolph-Chatham-Stanly-Montgomery-Moore-Lee-Harnett-Wayne-
Anson-Richmond-Scotland-Hoke-Cumberland-Sampson-
108 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

A cold front will move through the region Monday, bringing a mix of
rain and snow to portions of central NC. Very cold low temperatures Monday
night could lead to patchy black ice from Monday night into early
Tuesday morning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
107 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025

AMZ250-252-081815-
Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out 20 nm-
107 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 10 AM EST
TUESDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the adjacent Coastal Waters.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Small Craft Advisory.

Small Craft Advisory conditions are likely late Monday into Tuesday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
107 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025

AMZ254-256-081815-
Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out
20 nm-
107 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM MONDAY TO 10 AM EST
TUESDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the adjacent Coastal Waters.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Small Craft Advisory.

Small Craft Advisory conditions are likely late Monday into Tuesday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
415 AM EST Sun Dec 7 2025

NCZ090-092-198-080915-
Duplin-Jones-Inland Onslow-
415 AM EST Sun Dec 7 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Patchy dense fog will be possible this morning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
415 AM EST Sun Dec 7 2025

NCZ029-044-045-079-080-091-193-080915-
Martin-Pitt-Washington-Greene-Beaufort-Lenoir-Northern Craven-
415 AM EST Sun Dec 7 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Patchy dense fog will be possible this morning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Light snow accumulations (less than 1 inch) will be possible Monday
afternoon and evening and likely limited to grassy and elevated
surfaces.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

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