Marine Weather Message
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC

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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
401 AM EST Wed Jan 8 2025

AMZ131-082115-
/O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0003.250109T0700Z-250110T0300Z/
Alligator River-
401 AM EST Wed Jan 8 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 10 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  choppy waters expected.

* WHERE...Alligator River.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 10 PM EST Thursday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ150-082115-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250109T0800Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.A.0003.250109T0800Z-250110T0200Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
401 AM EST Wed Jan 8 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. For the Gale
  Watch, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 4 to 7 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM EST Thursday.
  For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through Thursday 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.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-082115-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250109T0800Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.A.0003.250109T0800Z-250110T0000Z/
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-
401 AM EST Wed Jan 8 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. For the Gale
  Watch, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 5 to 8 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM EST Thursday.
  For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through Thursday 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.

&&

$$

AMZ135-082115-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0003.250109T0200Z-250110T1000Z/
Pamlico Sound-
401 AM EST Wed Jan 8 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 5 AM EST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Pamlico Sound.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 5 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.

&&

$$

AMZ156-158-082115-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0003.250108T2200Z-250110T1000Z/
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
401 AM EST Wed Jan 8 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 5 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 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.

&&

$$

AMZ231-082115-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0003.250109T0500Z-250110T0900Z/
Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
401 AM EST Wed Jan 8 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Croatan and Roanoke Sounds.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 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.

&&

$$

AMZ230-082115-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0003.250109T0600Z-250110T0700Z/
Albemarle Sound-
401 AM EST Wed Jan 8 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO
2 AM EST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Albemarle Sound.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 2 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.

&&

$$