Marine Weather Message
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC

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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1256 PM EST Mon Dec 1 2025

AMZ152-154-020600-
/O.CAN.KMHX.SC.Y.0094.000000T0000Z-251201T2200Z/
/O.UPG.KMHX.GL.A.0022.251202T1200Z-251203T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0031.251202T1300Z-251202T2000Z/
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-
1256 PM EST Mon Dec 1 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 3 PM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South 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 8 AM to 3 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

AMZ156-158-020600-
/O.CAN.KMHX.SC.Y.0094.000000T0000Z-251201T2200Z/
/O.UPG.KMHX.GL.A.0022.251202T1000Z-251203T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0031.251202T1300Z-251202T2000Z/
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
1256 PM EST Mon Dec 1 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 3 PM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 6 to 9 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 3 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-020200-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0094.000000T0000Z-251202T0200Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
1256 PM EST Mon Dec 1 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Seas 4 to 7 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM EST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ135-012200-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0094.000000T0000Z-251201T2200Z/
Pamlico Sound-
1256 PM EST Mon Dec 1 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Pamlico Sound.

* WHEN...Until 5 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.

&&

$$