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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
430 AM EST Sun Dec 7 2025

AMZ152-154-156-158-072130-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0032.251208T1600Z-251209T0500Z/
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-
430 AM EST Sun Dec 7 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT
EST MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas
  6 to 10 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM Monday to midnight EST Monday night.

* 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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