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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
154 PM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

AMZ152-154-220830-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-241123T0000Z/
/O.UPG.KMHX.GL.A.0013.241123T0000Z-241123T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0018.241123T0000Z-241123T1500Z/
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-
154 PM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM FRIDAY TO 10 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. For the Gale
  Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  seas 5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Ocracoke Inlet.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EST Friday.
  For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM Friday to 10 AM EST Saturday.

* 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 Newport/Morehead City NC
154 PM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

AMZ150-220830-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-241123T0000Z/
/O.UPG.KMHX.GL.A.0013.241123T0000Z-241123T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0018.241123T0000Z-241123T1500Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
154 PM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM FRIDAY TO 10 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 35 kt. For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to
  30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected.

* WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EST Friday.
  For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM Friday to 10 AM EST Saturday.

* 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 Newport/Morehead City NC
154 PM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

AMZ135-220830-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-241123T0000Z/
/O.UPG.KMHX.GL.A.0013.241123T0000Z-241123T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0018.241123T0000Z-241123T1500Z/
Pamlico Sound-
154 PM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM FRIDAY TO 10 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters. For the Gale Warning,
  west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very rough
  waters expected.

* WHERE...Pamlico Sound.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EST Friday.
  For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM Friday to 10 AM EST Saturday.

* 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 Newport/Morehead City NC
154 PM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

AMZ131-230-231-220830-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-241123T0000Z/
/O.UPG.KMHX.GL.A.0013.241123T0000Z-241123T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0018.241123T0000Z-241123T1500Z/
Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
154 PM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM FRIDAY TO 10 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters. For the Gale Warning,
  west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and rough waters
  expected.

* WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the
  Alligator River.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EST Friday.
  For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM Friday to 10 AM EST Saturday.

* 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 Newport/Morehead City NC
154 PM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

AMZ156-220830-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-241123T0000Z/
/O.UPG.KMHX.GL.A.0013.241123T0000Z-241123T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0018.241123T0000Z-241123T1500Z/
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
154 PM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM FRIDAY TO 10 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. For the Gale
  Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  seas 5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EST Friday.
  For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM Friday to 10 AM EST Saturday.

* 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 Newport/Morehead City NC
154 PM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

AMZ158-220830-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-241123T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0018.241123T0000Z-241123T1500Z/
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
154 PM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM FRIDAY TO 10 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. For the Gale
  Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  seas 5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...The coastal waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EST Friday.
  For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM Friday to 10 AM EST Saturday.

* 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
1023 PM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

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.

ANZ828-221415-
Cape Charles Light to Currituck Beach Light to 100 NM offshore-
1023 PM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

...GALE WARNING...

.TONIGHT...W winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.FRI...W winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.
.SAT...W to NW winds 30 to 40 kt, becoming NW 20 to 30 kt. Seas
9 to 15 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...W to NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.SUN...W to NW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...W winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.MON...W to SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming 10 to 20 kt. Seas
3 to 4 ft.
.MON NIGHT...W to SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.TUE...W to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...N to NW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.

$$

Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
1023 PM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

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.

ANZ830-221415-
Currituck Beach Light to Cape Hatteras to 100 NM offshore-
1023 PM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

...GALE WARNING...

.TONIGHT...W winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.FRI...W winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W winds 30 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.
.SAT...W to NW winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming NW 20 to 30 kt. Seas
9 to 15 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...W to NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.SUN...W to NW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...W winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.MON...W winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming W to SW 10 to 20 kt. Seas
3 to 4 ft.
.MON NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming W 20 to 30 kt. Seas
4 to 7 ft.
.TUE...W winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...NW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming N. Seas 3 to 6 ft.

$$

Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
1023 PM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

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.

ANZ833-221415-
Cape Hatteras to Cape Fear to 100 NM Offshore.-
1023 PM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

...GALE WARNING...

.TONIGHT...W to NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.FRI...W winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt. Seas 6 to
11 ft. Isolated showers.
.FRI NIGHT...W winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 14 ft.
.SAT...NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 14 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.SUN...W to NW winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...W winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.MON...W winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to
4 ft.
.MON NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming W 20 to 25 kt. Seas
4 to 7 ft.
.TUE...W winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...W to NW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming N 10 to 15 kt.
Seas 3 to 6 ft.

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
700 PM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

ANZ633-220800-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0114.000000T0000Z-241122T2100Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0016.241122T2100Z-241123T1200Z/
Currituck Sound-
700 PM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM FRIDAY TO 7 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt with
  gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft. For the Gale Warning,
  west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 3
  ft expected.

* WHERE...Currituck Sound.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST Friday.
  For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves 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 Wakefield VA
700 PM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

ANZ650-652-654-656-658-220800-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0114.000000T0000Z-241122T2100Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0016.241122T2100Z-241123T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out
20 nm-Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-
North Carolina border out to 20 nm-
Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out
20 nm-
700 PM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM FRIDAY TO 7 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt with
  gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft. For the Gale Warning,
  west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft
  expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague
  VA out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore
  Island VA out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Parramore Island to
  Cape Charles Light VA out 20 nm, Coastal Waters from Cape
  Charles Light to Virginia-North Carolina border out to 20 nm
  and Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light
  NC out 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST Friday.
  For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday.

* 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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