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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
411 PM EDT Thu Jun 19 2025

AMZ156-158-200815-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-250620T1300Z/
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
411 PM EDT Thu Jun 19 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  seas 4 to 7 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM EDT Friday.

* 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
411 PM EDT Thu Jun 19 2025

AMZ231-200700-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-250620T0700Z/
Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
411 PM EDT Thu Jun 19 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EDT FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Croatan and Roanoke Sounds.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM EDT Friday.

* 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
411 PM EDT Thu Jun 19 2025

AMZ137-200700-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-250620T0700Z/
Neuse and Bay Rivers-
411 PM EDT Thu Jun 19 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  rough waters.

* WHERE...Neuse and Bay Rivers.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM EDT Friday.

* 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
411 PM EDT Thu Jun 19 2025

AMZ135-200800-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-250620T0800Z/
Pamlico Sound-
411 PM EDT Thu Jun 19 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Pamlico Sound.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Friday.

* 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
411 PM EDT Thu Jun 19 2025

AMZ152-154-200815-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-250620T1300Z/
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-
411 PM EDT Thu Jun 19 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  seas 4 to 7 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM EDT Friday.

* 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
411 PM EDT Thu Jun 19 2025

AMZ131-230-200600-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0056.250619T2300Z-250620T0600Z/
Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-
411 PM EDT Thu Jun 19 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Albemarle Sound and Alligator River.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Friday.

* 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
411 PM EDT Thu Jun 19 2025

AMZ150-200700-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-250620T0700Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
411 PM EDT Thu Jun 19 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  seas 4 to 6 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM EDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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