Marine Weather Message
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
121 AM EST Mon Dec 1 2025

AMZ152-154-011830-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0094.000000T0000Z-251201T2200Z/
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.A.0022.251202T1200Z-251203T0300Z/
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-
121 AM EST Mon Dec 1 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. For the Gale Watch,
  southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7
  to 12 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM EST this
  afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday morning through
  Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

AMZ156-158-011830-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0094.000000T0000Z-251201T2200Z/
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.A.0022.251202T1000Z-251203T0000Z/
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
121 AM EST Mon Dec 1 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 20
  to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM EST this
  afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through
  Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-011830-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0094.000000T0000Z-251201T2000Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
121 AM EST Mon Dec 1 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM EST this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ135-011830-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0094.000000T0000Z-251201T2000Z/
Pamlico Sound-
121 AM EST Mon Dec 1 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Pamlico Sound.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM EST this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ131-230-231-011700-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0094.000000T0000Z-251201T1700Z/
Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
121 AM EST Mon Dec 1 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until noon EST today.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$