Marine Weather Message
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC

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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
340 AM EST Sun Jan 19 2025

AMZ156-158-192130-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0006.250119T1700Z-250120T0900Z/
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
340 AM EST Sun Jan 19 2025

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 4 AM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas
  6 to 10 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From noon today to 4 AM EST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-192130-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0006.250119T1700Z-250120T0900Z/
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-
340 AM EST Sun Jan 19 2025

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 4 AM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas
  6 to 9 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From noon today to 4 AM EST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ137-192130-
/O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0007.250119T2100Z-250120T0900Z/
Neuse and Bay Rivers-
340 AM EST Sun Jan 19 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  choppy waters expected.

* WHERE...Neuse and Bay Rivers.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 AM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ131-230-231-192130-
/O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0007.250119T2100Z-250120T0900Z/
Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
340 AM EST Sun Jan 19 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and choppy
  waters expected.

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

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 AM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ135-192130-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0007.250119T1600Z-250120T1200Z/
Pamlico Sound-
340 AM EST Sun Jan 19 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 AM EST MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Pamlico Sound.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 7 AM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ150-192130-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0007.250119T1900Z-250120T2100Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
340 AM EST Sun Jan 19 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 PM EST MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 4 PM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ136-192130-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0007.250119T2100Z-250120T0900Z/
Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-
340 AM EST Sun Jan 19 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and choppy
  waters expected.

* WHERE...Pamlico and Pungo Rivers.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 AM EST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$