Marine Weather Message
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC

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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
704 PM EST Wed Dec 4 2024

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Neuse and Bay Rivers-
704 PM EST Wed Dec 4 2024

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  rough waters expected.

* WHERE...Neuse and Bay Rivers.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 11 AM EST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ135-230-231-051215-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0020.241205T0300Z-241205T2000Z/
Pamlico Sound-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
704 PM EST Wed Dec 4 2024

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  extremely rough waters expected.

* WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds, and Pamlico
  Sound.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM EST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-051215-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0020.241205T0300Z-241206T0000Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
704 PM EST Wed Dec 4 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas
  4 to 7 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ156-158-051215-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0020.241205T0300Z-241206T0000Z/
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
704 PM EST Wed Dec 4 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas
  6 to 11 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-051215-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0020.241205T0300Z-241206T0000Z/
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-
704 PM EST Wed Dec 4 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas
  6 to 11 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ136-051215-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0094.241205T0300Z-241206T0900Z/
Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-
704 PM EST Wed Dec 4 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Pamlico and Pungo Rivers.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

AMZ131-051215-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0094.241205T0004Z-241206T0900Z/
Alligator River-
704 PM EST Wed Dec 4 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Alligator River.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST 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.

&&

$$