Small Craft Advisory

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
248 PM EDT Mon Sep 14 2026

AMZ158-150900-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0082.260915T0000Z-260916T0000Z/
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
248 PM EDT Mon Sep 14 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING
TO 8 PM EDT TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Tuesday.

* 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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Beach Hazards Statement

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
817 PM EDT Mon Sep 14 2026

NCZ106-108-SCZ056-150900-
/O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0046.260915T1000Z-260916T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Georgetown-
817 PM EDT Mon Sep 14 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT TUESDAY
THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. There is also a
  Moderate Risk of rip currents.

* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New
  Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown County.

* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Tuesday through Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into
  rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may
  sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to
  shore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with
lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may
be swept into.

&&

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