Gale Warning
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
928 PM EST Fri Nov 14 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.
ANZ833-151430-
Cape Hatteras to Cape Fear to 100 NM Offshore.-
928 PM EST Fri Nov 14 2025
...GALE WARNING...
.TONIGHT...W to NW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming W 15 to 25 kt.
Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.SAT...W winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...W winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt.
Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.SUN...W winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 8 to 14 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...W winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming NW. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.MON...N to NW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.MON NIGHT...NW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming 10 to 15 kt. Seas
4 to 8 ft.
.TUE...N to NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...Variable winds less than 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.WED...SE winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming S. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.WED NIGHT...S winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming W to SW. Seas 3 to
4 ft.
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Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
928 PM EST Fri Nov 14 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.
ANZ835-151430-
Cape Fear to 31N to 1000 FM-
928 PM EST Fri Nov 14 2025
...GALE WARNING...
.TONIGHT...N to NW winds less than 10 kt, becoming W 10 to
20 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.SAT...W winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...W to SW winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming W 25 to 35 kt.
Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.SUN...W winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...W to NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.MON...N winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.MON NIGHT...N to NE winds less than 10 kt, becoming N. Seas
4 to 6 ft.
.TUE...N to NE winds less than 10 kt, becoming E to SE. Seas
3 to 5 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...S to SE winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming SW. Seas 3 to
4 ft.
.WED...W to SW winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.WED NIGHT...S to SW winds 10 to 20 kt, diminishing to 5 to
15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
106 PM EST Fri Nov 14 2025
AMZ156-158-150615-
/O.NEW.KMHX.SC.Y.0087.251115T1000Z-251116T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0029.251116T0100Z-251116T1900Z/
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
106 PM EST Fri Nov 14 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 8 PM EST
SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM SATURDAY TO 2 PM EST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected. For the
Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt
and seas 6 to 9 ft expected.
* WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 AM to 8 PM EST
Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 8 PM Saturday to 2 PM EST
Sunday.
* 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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