Marine Weather Message
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC

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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
157 PM EDT Wed Oct 8 2025

AMZ156-158-090900-
/O.UPG.KMHX.SC.Y.0074.251009T0300Z-251009T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0024.251009T1500Z-251010T1000Z/
/O.UPG.KMHX.GL.A.0016.251009T1600Z-251010T1000Z/
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
157 PM EDT Wed Oct 8 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY TO 6 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 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 11 AM Thursday to 6 AM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gale force winds will be possible again
  Saturday into early next week.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ136-090900-
/O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0074.251009T0400Z-251010T0600Z/
Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-
157 PM EDT Wed Oct 8 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 2 AM
EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt and choppy waters expected.

* WHERE...Pamlico and Pungo Rivers.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 2 AM EDT Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gale force winds possible Saturday into
  early next week.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ150-090900-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0074.251008T2300Z-251013T0000Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
157 PM EDT Wed Oct 8 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
8 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft.

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gale force winds possible Saturday into
  early next week.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ131-230-231-090900-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0074.251008T2300Z-251013T0000Z/
Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
157 PM EDT Wed Oct 8 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
8 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt and rough waters expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gale force winds possible Saturday into
  early next week.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ135-090900-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0074.251009T0000Z-251013T0000Z/
Pamlico Sound-
157 PM EDT Wed Oct 8 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
8 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt and rough waters expected.

* WHERE...Pamlico Sound.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gale force winds possible Saturday into
  early next week.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-090900-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0074.251009T0000Z-251013T0000Z/
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-
157 PM EDT Wed Oct 8 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
8 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gale force winds possible Saturday into
  early next week.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ137-090900-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0074.251009T0300Z-251013T0000Z/
Neuse and Bay Rivers-
157 PM EDT Wed Oct 8 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 8 PM EDT SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Neuse and Bay Rivers.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Sunday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gale force winds possible Saturday into
  early next week.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$