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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
300 PM EST Sat Dec 6 2025

AMZ152-154-156-158-070815-
/O.NEW.KMHX.GL.A.0023.251208T1700Z-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-
300 PM EST Sat Dec 6 2025

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...From Monday afternoon through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

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