Gale Warning
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
ISSUED BY NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
348 PM EST Tue Dec 9 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.
ANZ833-100830-
Cape Hatteras to Cape Fear to 100 NM Offshore.-
348 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
...GALE WARNING...
.TONIGHT...N winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming W to NW early, then,
becoming W. Seas 6 to 11 ft. Scattered showers.
.WED...SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft. Scattered showers.
.WED NIGHT...W to SW winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 8 to 14 ft.
.THU...NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 13 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.FRI...W winds 5 to 15 kt, increasing to 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to
7 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.SAT...W winds 10 to 20 kt, diminishing to 5 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to
8 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming W to SW 15 to 25 kt.
Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.SUN...W winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming NW. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
ISSUED BY NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
348 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
West central North Atlantic continental shelf and slope waters
beyond 20 nm to 250 nm offshore, including south of Georges Bank
from 1000 fm to 250 nm offshore.
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
Locally higher winds and seas can be expected in and near tstms.
ANZ835-100830-
Cape Fear to 31N to 1000 FM-
348 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
...GALE WARNING...
.TONIGHT...N winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming variable early, then,
becoming W to NW. Seas 6 to 10 ft. Scattered showers.
.WED...W to SW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming SW 20 to 30 kt. Seas
4 to 8 ft.
.WED NIGHT...W to SW winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.THU...W to NW winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming NW 10 to 20 kt. Seas
7 to 12 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming W to NW 10 to 15 kt.
Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.FRI...W winds 5 to 15 kt, increasing to 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to
5 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.SAT...W winds 10 to 20 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to
7 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming W 15 to 25 kt. Seas
3 to 5 ft.
.SUN...W to NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...N winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt.
Seas 7 to 12 ft.
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
117 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
AMZ156-158-100630-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0097.000000T0000Z-251210T0500Z/
/O.UPG.KMHX.GL.A.0025.251210T2000Z-251211T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0033.251210T2000Z-251211T1000Z/
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
117 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM WEDNESDAY TO 5 AM EST
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 4 to 7 ft. For the
Gale Warning, southwest to west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up
to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected.
* WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until midnight EST
tonight. For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Wednesday to 5 AM EST
Thursday.
* 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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Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
117 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
AMZ137-100630-
/O.NEW.KMHX.SC.Y.0098.251210T2100Z-251211T0900Z/
Neuse and Bay Rivers-
117 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM WEDNESDAY TO 4 AM EST
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
choppy waters expected.
* WHERE...Neuse and Bay Rivers.
* WHEN...From 4 PM Wednesday to 4 AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
117 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
AMZ156-158-100630-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0097.000000T0000Z-251210T0500Z/
/O.UPG.KMHX.GL.A.0025.251210T2000Z-251211T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0033.251210T2000Z-251211T1000Z/
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
117 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM WEDNESDAY TO 5 AM EST
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 4 to 7 ft. For the
Gale Warning, southwest to west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up
to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected.
* WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until midnight EST
tonight. For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Wednesday to 5 AM EST
Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1208 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
AMZ350-100200-
/O.NEW.KCHS.SC.Y.0068.251210T1800Z-251211T1200Z/
Waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM-
1208 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM EST
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3
to 6 ft expected.
* WHERE...South Santee River to Edisto Beach out 20 NM.
* WHEN...From 1 PM Wednesday to 7 AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Lake Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Columbia SC
1219 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
GAZ040-063>065-077-SCZ016-018-020>022-025>031-035-037-038-041-115-
116-135>137-100630-
/O.NEW.KCAE.LW.Y.0023.251210T1500Z-251211T0400Z/
Lincoln-McDuffie-Columbia-Richmond-Burke-Chesterfield-McCormick-
Newberry-Fairfield-Kershaw-Edgefield-Saluda-Lexington-Richland-
Lee-Aiken-Sumter-Barnwell-Calhoun-Clarendon-Bamberg-Northern
Lancaster-Southern Lancaster-Northwestern Orangeburg-Central
Orangeburg-Southeastern Orangeburg-
Including the cities of Johnston, Aiken, Community of Almond
Glen, Bamberg, Augusta, Oak Grove, Van Wyck, Thomson, Denmark,
Orangeburg, Bishopville, Springfield, Lancaster, Branchville, Red
Bank, Newberry, Columbia, Pageland, Brookdale, Lexington,
Winnsboro Mills, Cayce, Blackville, Neeses, Elgin, Waynesboro,
Murphys Estates, West Columbia, Carolina Commons Shopping Center,
Sumter, Barnwell, North, St. Matthews, Bowman, Andrew Jackson
State Park, Ridge Spring, Santee, Elloree, McCormick, Edgefield,
Camden, Manning, Springdale, Holly Hill, Saluda, Summerton, Seven
Oaks, Indian Land, Williston, Clarks Hill, Lugoff, North Augusta,
Batesburg-Leesville, Winnsboro, Eutawville, Evans, Cheraw,
Lincolnton, Lancaster Mill, and Martinez
1219 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 11 PM EST WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South
Carolina.
* WHEN...From 10 AM to 11 PM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create
hazardous conditions for small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds
and rough waves can overturn small craft.
&&
$$
MG
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1205 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
SCZ045-100200-
/O.NEW.KCHS.LW.Y.0023.251210T1800Z-251211T0900Z/
Inland Berkeley-
Including the cities of Moncks Corner and Goose Creek
1205 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 4 AM EST
THURSDAY ON LAKE MOULTRIE...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 30 knots
and waves 1 to 2 feet expected on Lake Moultrie.
* WHERE...Lake Moultrie.
* WHEN...From 1 PM Wednesday to 4 AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on Lake Moultrie will
create hazardous conditions for small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Boaters on Lake Moultrie should use extra caution since strong winds
and rough waves can overturn small craft.
&&
$$
APT
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
102 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
NCZ007>011-021>028-038>043-073>078-083>086-088-089-101815-
Person-Granville-Vance-Warren-Halifax-Forsyth-Guilford-Alamance-
Orange-Durham-Franklin-Nash-Edgecombe-Davidson-Randolph-Chatham-Wake-
Johnston-Wilson-Stanly-Montgomery-Moore-Lee-Harnett-Wayne-Anson-
Richmond-Scotland-Hoke-Cumberland-Sampson-
102 PM EST Tue Dec 9 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...Wednesday through Monday.
Southwesterly winds will gust between 30 and 40 mph, locally up to 45
mph over the Piedmont, Wednesday afternoon.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
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