One product issued by NWS for: 8NM SE Pea Island Wildlife Sanctuary MR
Gale Warning
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 1248 AM EST Sun Nov 16 2025 AMZ152-154-156-158-161800- /O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-251116T1800Z/ 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- S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm- S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm- 1248 AM EST Sun Nov 16 2025 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Surf City. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * 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. && $$