Marine Weather Message
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC

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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
317 PM EDT Sun Mar 9 2025

AMZ156-158-100730-
/O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0018.250310T2000Z-250311T1500Z/
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
317 PM EDT Sun Mar 9 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM MONDAY TO 11 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  seas 7 to 10 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 4 PM Monday to 11 AM EDT Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-100730-
/O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0018.250310T2000Z-250311T1700Z/
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-
317 PM EDT Sun Mar 9 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM MONDAY TO 1 PM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  seas 6 to 11 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 4 PM Monday to 1 PM EDT Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-100730-
/O.NEW.KMHX.SC.Y.0027.250311T0400Z-250312T1500Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
317 PM EDT Sun Mar 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT MONDAY NIGHT TO
11 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
  6 to 9 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From midnight Monday night to 11 AM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ136-137-100730-
/O.NEW.KMHX.SC.Y.0027.250310T2000Z-250311T1500Z/
Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-Neuse and Bay Rivers-
317 PM EDT Sun Mar 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM MONDAY TO 11 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Pamlico, Pungo, Neuse, and Bay Rivers.

* WHEN...From 4 PM Monday to 11 AM 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.

&&

$$

AMZ135-100730-
/O.NEW.KMHX.SC.Y.0027.250310T2000Z-250311T2000Z/
Pamlico Sound-
317 PM EDT Sun Mar 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM MONDAY TO 4 PM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  rough waters expected.

* WHERE...Pamlico Sound.

* WHEN...From 4 PM Monday to 4 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.

&&

$$