Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1259 AM EST Tue Nov 25 2025
AMZ250-252-252000-
/O.NEW.KILM.SC.Y.0055.251126T1200Z-251127T0000Z/
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-
1259 AM EST Tue Nov 25 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt
expected.
* WHERE...Southeast North Carolina coastal waters.
* WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
LEW
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1255 AM EST Tue Nov 25 2025
AMZ152-154-156-158-251900-
/O.NEW.KMHX.SC.Y.0091.251126T0000Z-251127T1200Z/
S of Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC out 20 nm
including the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary-
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
1255 AM EST Tue Nov 25 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas 4 to 7 ft expected.
* WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Surf City.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ahead of a strong cold front, moderately
strong southwesterly winds, and elevated seas, are expected to
impact the area Tuesday evening through Wednesday night. The
strongest winds are expected on Wednesday, with occasional gusts
of 30-35 kt possible over the warmest waters south of Cape
Hatteras.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Martin
