Storm Warning 1, NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC

566 
WHUS72 KMHX 240803
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
403 AM EDT WED SEP 24 2008

AMZ150-242100-
/O.UPG.KMHX.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-080925T0900Z/
/O.EXA.KMHX.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-080925T0900Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
403 AM EDT WED SEP 24 2008

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY HAS ISSUED
A STORM WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT THURSDAY. THE
GALE WARNING IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

VERY DANGEROUS MARINE WEATHER WILL OCCUR OVER THE NORTH CAROLINA
COASTAL WATERS THROUGH TONIGHT AS THE GRADIENT BETWEEN STRONG
HIGH PRESSURE OVER NEW ENGLAND AND DEVELOPING LOW PRESSURE OFF THE
CAROLINA COAST PRODUCES VERY STRONG NORTHEAST WINDS. WIND SPEEDS
WILL INCREASE TO 35 TO 45 KT...GUSTING AT TIMES TO 55 KNOTS WITH
SEAS BUILDING TO 16 TO 21 FEET. THESE CONDITIONS WILL PEAK THIS AFTERNOON
AND EVENING.

&&

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$

AMZ130-135-242100-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-080925T0900Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-PAMLICO SOUND-
403 AM EDT WED SEP 24 2008

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT THURSDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT THURSDAY. 

VERY DANGEROUS MARINE WEATHER WILL OCCUR OVER THE NORTH CAROLINA
COASTAL WATERS THROUGH TONIGHT AS THE GRADIENT BETWEEN STRONG
HIGH PRESSURE OVER NEW ENGLAND AND DEVELOPING LOW PRESSURE OFF THE
CAROLINA COAST PRODUCES VERY STRONG NORTHEAST WINDS. WIND SPEEDS
WILL INCREASE TO 35 TO 45 KT...GUSTING AT TIMES TO 50 KNOTS WITH
WAVES BUILDING TO 5 FEET. THESE CONDITIONS WILL PEAK THIS
AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ158-242100-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-080925T0900Z/
S OF CAPE LOOKOUT TO N OF SURF CITY NC OUT 20 NM-
403 AM EDT WED SEP 24 2008

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT THURSDAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT THURSDAY. 

VERY DANGEROUS MARINE WEATHER WILL OCCUR OVER THE NORTH CAROLINA
COASTAL WATERS THROUGH TONIGHT AS THE GRADIENT BETWEEN STRONG
HIGH PRESSURE OVER NEW ENGLAND AND DEVELOPING LOW PRESSURE OFF THE
CAROLINA COAST PRODUCES VERY STRONG NORTHEAST WINDS. WIND SPEEDS
WILL INCREASE TO 35 TO 45 KT...GUSTING AT TIMES TO 55 KNOTS WITH
SEAS BUILDING TO 13 FEET. THESE CONDITIONS WILL PEAK THIS AFTERNOON
AND EVENING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-156-242100-
/O.CON.KMHX.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-080925T0900Z/
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-
403 AM EDT WED SEP 24 2008

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT THURSDAY...

A STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT THURSDAY. 

VERY DANGEROUS MARINE WEATHER WILL OCCUR OVER THE NORTH CAROLINA
COASTAL WATERS THROUGH TONIGHT AS THE GRADIENT BETWEEN STRONG
HIGH PRESSURE OVER NEW ENGLAND AND DEVELOPING LOW PRESSURE OFF THE
CAROLINA COAST PRODUCES VERY STRONG NORTHEAST WINDS. WIND SPEEDS
WILL INCREASE TO 40 TO 50 KT...GUSTING AT TIMES TO 60 KNOTS WITH
SEAS BUILDING TO 15 TO 20 FEET. THESE CONDITIONS WILL PEAK THIS 
AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$

895 
WHUS72 KMHX 241842
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
242 PM EDT WED SEP 24 2008

AMZ130-135-250300-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-080925T0900Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-PAMLICO SOUND-
242 PM EDT WED SEP 24 2008

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT THURSDAY...

VERY DANGEROUS MARINE WEATHER WILL OCCUR OVER THE NORTH CAROLINA
COASTAL WATERS THROUGH THURSDAY AS THE GRADIENT BETWEEN STRONG
HIGH PRESSURE OVER NEW ENGLAND AND DEVELOPING LOW PRESSURE OFF THE
CAROLINA COAST PRODUCES VERY STRONG NORTHEAST WINDS. WIND SPEEDS
WILL INCREASE TO 30 TO 40 KNOTS...GUSTING AT TIMES TO 50 KNOTS WITH
WAVES BUILDING TO 3 TO 5 FEET. THESE CONDITIONS WILL PEAK TONIGHT
AND EARLY THURSDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ158-250300-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-080925T0900Z/
S OF CAPE LOOKOUT TO N OF SURF CITY NC OUT 20 NM-
242 PM EDT WED SEP 24 2008

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT THURSDAY...

VERY DANGEROUS MARINE WEATHER WILL OCCUR OVER THE NORTH CAROLINA
COASTAL WATERS THROUGH TONIGHT AS THE GRADIENT BETWEEN STRONG HIGH
PRESSURE OVER NEW ENGLAND AND DEVELOPING LOW PRESSURE OFF THE
CAROLINA COAST PRODUCES VERY STRONG NORTHEAST WINDS. WIND SPEEDS
WILL INCREASE TO 30 TO 40 KT...GUSTING AT TIMES TO 50 KNOTS WITH
SEAS BUILDING TO AS MUCH AS 11 FEET. THESE CONDITIONS WILL PEAK
TONIGHT AND EARLY THURSDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ150-152-154-156-250300-
/O.CON.KMHX.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-080925T0900Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
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-
242 PM EDT WED SEP 24 2008

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT THURSDAY...

VERY DANGEROUS MARINE WEATHER WILL OCCUR OVER THE NORTH CAROLINA
COASTAL WATERS THROUGH EARLY THURSDAY AS THE GRADIENT BETWEEN
STRONG HIGH PRESSURE OVER NEW ENGLAND AND DEVELOPING LOW PRESSURE
OFF THE CAROLINA COAST PRODUCES VERY STRONG NORTHEAST WINDS. WIND
SPEEDS WILL INCREASE TO 35 TO 45 KT...GUSTING AT TIMES TO 50 KNOTS
WITH SEAS BUILDING TO 15 TO 20 FEET. THESE CONDITIONS WILL PEAK
TONIGHT AND EARLY THURSDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$

11

496 
WHUS72 KMHX 241849
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
249 PM EDT WED SEP 24 2008

AMZ130-135-250300-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-080925T1600Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-PAMLICO SOUND-
249 PM EDT WED SEP 24 2008

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 12 PM EDT THURSDAY...

STRONG GUSTY NORTHEAST WINDS OF 30 TO 40 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 50
KNOTS WILL OCCUR OVER THE ALBEMARLE AND PAMLICO SOUNDS TONIGHT
THROUGH MIDDAY ON THURSDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ158-250300-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-080925T1600Z/
S OF CAPE LOOKOUT TO N OF SURF CITY NC OUT 20 NM-
249 PM EDT WED SEP 24 2008

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 12 PM EDT THURSDAY...

STRONG GUSTY NORTHEAST WINDS OF 30 TO 40 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 50
KNOTS WILL OCCUR ON THE COASTAL WATERS FROM TONIGHT THROUGH MIDDAY
ON THURSDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ150-152-154-156-250300-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-080925T1600Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
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-
249 PM EDT WED SEP 24 2008

...STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 12 PM EDT THURSDAY...

STRONG GUSTY NORTHEAST WINDS OF 35 TO 45 KNOTS WITH FREQUENT GUSTS
TO NEAR 50 KNOTS WILL OCCUR TONIGHT THROUGH MIDDAY ON THURSDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$

11

731 
WHUS72 KMHX 250216
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
1016 PM EDT WED SEP 24 2008

AMZ130-135-251030-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-080925T1600Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-PAMLICO SOUND-
1016 PM EDT WED SEP 24 2008

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 12 PM EDT THURSDAY...

STRONG GUSTY NORTHEAST WINDS OF 30 TO 40 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 50
KNOTS WILL OCCUR OVER THE ALBEMARLE AND PAMLICO SOUNDS TONIGHT
THROUGH EARLY THURSDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ158-251030-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-080925T1600Z/
S OF CAPE LOOKOUT TO N OF SURF CITY NC OUT 20 NM-
1016 PM EDT WED SEP 24 2008

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 12 PM EDT THURSDAY...

STRONG GUSTY NORTHEAST WINDS OF 30 TO 40 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 50
KNOTS WILL OCCUR ON THE COASTAL WATERS FROM TONIGHT THROUGH MIDDAY
ON THURSDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ150-152-154-156-251030-
/O.CON.KMHX.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-080925T1600Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
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-
1016 PM EDT WED SEP 24 2008

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 12 PM EDT THURSDAY...

STRONG GUSTY NORTHEAST WINDS OF 30 TO 40 KNOTS WITH FREQUENT GUSTS
TO 50 KNOTS WILL OCCUR TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$

643 
WHUS72 KMHX 250817
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
417 AM EDT THU SEP 25 2008

AMZ130-135-251600-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-080925T1600Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-PAMLICO SOUND-
417 AM EDT THU SEP 25 2008

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY. 

STRONG AND GUSTY NORTHEAST WINDS WILL CONTINUE OVER THE SOUNDS
THIS MORNING AS STRONG LOW PRESSURE MOVES ACROSS WELL SOUTH OF THE
AREA.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ158-251600-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-080925T1600Z/
S OF CAPE LOOKOUT TO N OF SURF CITY NC OUT 20 NM-
417 AM EDT THU SEP 25 2008

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...

A GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY. 

STRONG AND GUSTY NORTHEAST WINDS WILL CONTINUE OVER THE WATERS THIS
MORNING AS STRONG LOW PRESSURE MOVES ACROSS SOUTH OF THE AREA.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ150-152-154-156-251600-
/O.CON.KMHX.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-080925T1600Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
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-
417 AM EDT THU SEP 25 2008

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...

A STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY. 

STRONG AND GUSTY NORTHEAST WINDS WILL CONTINUE OVER THE WATERS THIS
MORNING AS STRONG LOW PRESSURE MOVES ACROSS SOUTH OF THE AREA.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A STORM WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 48 TO 63 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. RECREATIONAL BOATERS SHOULD REMAIN IN PORT...OR TAKE
SHELTER UNTIL WINDS AND WAVES SUBSIDE. COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHOULD
PREPARE FOR VERY STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS...AND
CONSIDER REMAINING IN PORT OR TAKING SHELTER IN PORT UNTIL WINDS
AND WAVES SUBSIDE.

&&

$$

AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
818 PM EDT TUE SEP 23 2008

...SIGNIFICANT COASTAL STORM TO BRING STRONG WINDS, SOUNDSIDE
FLOODING, SIGNIFICANT OCEAN OVERWASH, AND BEACH EROSION FOR THE
NEXT 24 TO 36 HRS...

.SYNOPSIS...
AN AREA OF LOW PRES WILL DEVELOP OFFSHORE TO THE SOUTHEAST
THROUGH WED THEN MOVE INLAND OVER SOUTH CAROLINA BY FRI MORNING.
THE LOW WILL LIFT NORTHEAST AWAY FROM THE AREA OVER THE WEEKEND.
THIS SYSTEM WILL BRING WIND AND RAIN TO THE AREA THE NEXT SEVERAL
DAYS.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
BROKEN TO OVERCAST STCU IS HANGING IN TOUGH ACROSS INLAND ZONES
BUT HAS LIFTED TO AROUND 5K FT WITH MIXING/HEATING THIS AFTERNOON.
DRIER AIR WILL FILTER IN FROM THE NORTH AT LOW LEVELS OVER INLAND
AREAS SO EXPECT CLOUD COVER TO DECREASE QUITE A BIT. EASTERN
SECTIONS WILL LIKELY REMAIN PARTLY TO MOSTLY CLOUDY AS NE WINDS
KEEP LOW LEVELS RATHER MOIST. NE LLJ DEVELOPS JUST OFFSHORE
TOWARDS MORNING SO EXPECT REDEVLOPMENT OF LOW LEVEL STRATUS
ALONG THE OUTER BANKS AND COASTAL SECTIONS. TEMPS EXPECTED TO COOL
INTO THE UPPER 50S WITH A FEW MID 50S POSSIBLE OVER THE COASTAL
PLAIN GIVEN LESS CLOUDS AND LOWER DEWPOINTS. WARMEST READINGS WILL
BE ALONG THE BEACHES AND OUTER BANKS WHERE MID/UPPER 60S WILL
OCCUR. KEPT A SLIGHT CHANCE FOR SOME LIGHT SHOWERS ALONG IMMEDIATE
COAST/OUTER BANKS AS SHORT RANGE MODELS INDICATE LIGHT QPF MOVING
INLAND AS SFC LOW DEVELOPS TO THE SE.

&&

.SHORT TERM /WEDNESDAY NIGHT/...
SHORT TERM PERIOD WILL FOCUS ON EVOLUTION/TRACK OF SFC LOW PRES
EXPECTED TO DEVELOP OFFSHORE TO THE SE ON WED. THE NAM CONTINUES
TO BE THE STRONGER MODEL WITH THE SFC LOW AND IS ALSO FASTER AT
MOVING THE LOW WESTWARD THROUGH THE PERIOD. THE GFS/ECMWF ARE
SIMILAR WITH THE GFS A BIT FURTHER NORTH AS IT MOVES INLAND NEAR
SURF CITY BY EARLY FRI MORNING. WILL CONTINUE WITH THE WEAKER
GFS/ECMWF WINDS WITH THIS SYSTEM BUT EVEN SO A VERY WINDY/WET
SCENARIO IS SHAPING UP FOR EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA THROUGH MUCH OF
THE SHORT TERM PERIOD. WED EXPECTED TO BE DRY INITIALLY BUT EXPECT
A FEW SHOWERS TO DEVELOP BY AFTERNOON OVER EASTERN SECTIONS WITH
INCREASING LOW LEVEL MOISTURE TRANSPORT AS SFC LOW DEEPENS
OFFSHORE. HIGH WIND WARNING FOR THE HYDE/DARE AND DOWN EAST
CARTERET COUNTY WILL CONTINUE THROUGH WED NIGHT WITH A WIND
ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR NEIGHBORING INLAND COUNTIES. AS THE SFC LOW
BEGINS MOVING WESTWARD LATE WED EXPECT RAIN TO INCREASE FROM EAST
TO WEST WED NIGHT CONTINUING THROUGH THE REMAINDER OF THE SHORT
TERM PERIOD. HIGHEST POPS WILL OCCUR THU INTO FRI WITH LIKELY POPS
ALL ZONES. STILL UNCERTAIN AS TO HOW MUCH RAINFALL WILL OCCUR BUT
2 TO 3 INCHES IS NOT OUT OF THE REALM OF POSSIBILITIES. DEPENDING
ON THE EXACT TRACK OF THE SFC LOW WE COULD EVEN BE DRY SLOTTED ON
THU WHICH WOULD RESULT IN MUCH LESSER RAINFALL AMOUNTS. TEMPS WILL
REMAIN BELOW NORMAL THROUGH THE PERIOD GIVEN EXPECTED CLOUD COVER
AND PRECIP.

&&

.LONG TERM /THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
FOLLOWED HPC GUIDANCE FOR EXTENDED PERIOD WITH A DECREASING
TREND IN PRECIP BOTH SAT/SUN WITH MODERATING TEMPS THROUGH THE
REMAINDER OF THE PERIOD. SLIGHT CHANCE POPS MON AND TUE AHEAD
OF AN APPROACHING FRONTAL BOUNDARY. TEMPS NEAR NORMAL THROUGH THE
PERIOD.

&&

.AVIATION /00Z WEDNESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
WIND WILL BE THE MAIN ISSUES IN AREA TAFS TONIGHT. LOWER CLOUDS
HAVE ERODED WITH CEILINGS MAINLY IN THE 4K TO 5K FT RANGE. THINK
CEILINGS WILL STAY IN THE VFR RANGE FOR THE MOST PART THROUGH THE
OVERNIGHT HOURS GIVEN SUFFICIENT MIXING. WINDS WILL GUST TO 30
KNOTS OR GREATER...ESPECIALLY AT THE SOUTHERN TERMINALS LATE
TONIGHT AND THRU WEDNESDAY.

WINDY CONDITIONS CONTINUE WEDS NIGHT INTO FRI WITH OCCASIONAL
SHOWERS AND SOME MVFR CEILINGS POSSIBLE. WITH SLOW MOVEMENT OF THE
AREA OF LOW PRES...SOME LOWER CEILINGS COULD LINGER INTO THE
WEEKEND AS WELL.

&&

.MARINE...
WINDS ALREADY GALE FORCE AND EXP TO GET STRONGER AS CYCLOGENESIS
DEEPENS LOW OFFSHORE AS IT ADVANCES ON THE REGION. ADDING ANOTHER
10KT AT LEAST TO THE WINDS WILL PUT SUSTAINED WINDS AROUND 40 TO
45 KT BY WED AFT. UNLIKE WINTER/SPRING TIME NOREASTERS...THERE
ISNT THE COLD/STABLE MARINE AIR TO LIMIT MIXING AND INSTABILITY.
WITH THE STILL WARM COASTAL WATERS/SOUNDS LOOK FOR MIXING
POTENTIAL UP 2-3K FT...WHERE WINDS WILL STRENGTHEN TO 50-60 KT
WED. UNIDIRECTIONAL FLOW AND WEAK SUBSIDENCE ON THE BACKSIDE OF
THE LOW WILL LIKELY AID IN THE DOWNWARD TRANSPORT OF THESE
STRONGER WINDS. LOOK FOR GUSTS AROUND 60 MPH POSSIBLE ON OBX...AND
FREQUENT ENOUGH 50+KT WINDS OVER THE CENTRAL LEG TO SUPPORT STORM
WARNINGS. THE WINDS WILL COME DOWN AS THE LOW MOVES INLAND TO OUR
W WED NT/THU. SEAS ARE EXP TO BUILD TO AROUND 15 TO 20 FT...10-15
FT SOUTH. WITH ONSHORE FLOW ALONG N OBX LOOK FOR BREAKERS AROUND 10
TO UPWARDS OF 14 FT...WHICH SHOULD PRODUCE SIGNIFICANT OCEAN
OVERWASH AND BEACH EROSION. HIGHWAY 12 WILL LIKELY SEE FLOODING
ESPECIALLY DURING HIGH TIDES. THE SOUNDSIDE FLOODING COULD BE NOTABLE
DOWN EAST AS WELL GIVEN THE LONG DURATION OF NE FLOW...WHICH WILL
NOT LET UP FOR UNTIL THU AFT.

WITH MOST OF THE FOCUS IN THE SHORT TERM...A CURSORY LOOK AT THE
LONGER TERM SHOWS THAT TROPICAL LOW...NOW NEAR PUERTO RICO...WILL
GET ABSORBED INTO LOW INLAND AND QUICKLY ACCELERATE TOWARD NEW
ENGLAND. WHILE WINDS WILL SUBSIDE...SEAS WILL REMAIN ROUGH UNTIL
AROUND SUNDAY.

&&

.MHX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NC...HIGH WIND WARNING UNTIL 5 AM EDT THURSDAY FOR NCZ047-081-095-
     103-104.
     HIGH SURF ADVISORY UNTIL 8 AM EDT THURSDAY FOR NCZ095-104.
     COASTAL FLOOD WARNING UNTIL 8 AM EDT THURSDAY FOR NCZ093>095-
     103.
     WIND ADVISORY UNTIL 5 AM EDT THURSDAY FOR NCZ046-080-093-094.
MARINE...GALE WARNING UNTIL 5 AM EDT THURSDAY FOR AMZ130-135-150-158.
     STORM WARNING UNTIL 5 AM EDT THURSDAY FOR AMZ152-154-156.

&&

SYNOPSIS...JW
NEAR TERM...JW
SHORT TERM...JW
LONG TERM...JW
AVIATION...CTC
MARINE...SJ

HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK FOR EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
726 PM EDT TUE SEP 23 2008

NCZ029-044-045-079-090>092-242330-
MARTIN-PITT-WASHINGTON-GREENE-DUPLIN-LENOIR-JONES-
726 PM EDT TUE SEP 23 2008

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA.

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

 NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

NCZ046-080-242330-
TYRRELL-BEAUFORT-
726 PM EDT TUE SEP 23 2008

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT THURSDAY...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA.

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   WIND ADVISORY.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   WIND ADVISORY.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

NCZ103-242330-
OUTER BANKS DARE-
726 PM EDT TUE SEP 23 2008

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT THURSDAY...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA.

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   COASTAL FLOOD WARNING.
   HIGH WIND WARNING.

A HIGH THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH TONIGHT.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   COASTAL FLOOD WARNING.
   HIGH WIND WARNING.

THERE WILL CONTINUE TO BE A HIGH THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
BEACHES THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

NCZ104-242330-
OUTER BANKS HYDE-
726 PM EDT TUE SEP 23 2008

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THURSDAY...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA.

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   HIGH WIND WARNING.
   HIGH SURF ADVISORY.

A HIGH THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH TONIGHT.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   HIGH WIND WARNING.
   HIGH SURF ADVISORY.

THERE WILL CONTINUE TO BE A HIGH THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
BEACHES THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

NCZ095-242330-
CARTERET-
726 PM EDT TUE SEP 23 2008

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING FOR SOUND SIDE FLOODING IN EFFECT UNTIL
8 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THURSDAY...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA.

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

  COASTAL FLOOD WARNING FOR SOUND SIDE FLOODING.
  HIGH WIND WARNING.
  HIGH SURF ADVISORY NORTH OF LOOKOUT.

A HIGH THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH TONIGHT NORTH
OF CAPE LOOKOUT.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   SOUND SIDE COASTAL FLOOD WARNING.
   HIGH WIND WARNING.
   HIGH SURF ADVISORY NORTH OF LOOKOUT.

THERE WILL CONTINUE TO BE A HIGH THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
BEACHES NORTH OF CAPE LOOKOUT THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

NCZ047-081-242330-
MAINLAND DARE-MAINLAND HYDE-
726 PM EDT TUE SEP 23 2008

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT THURSDAY...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA.

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   HIGH WIND WARNING.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   HIGH WIND WARNING.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

NCZ093-094-242330-
CRAVEN-PAMLICO-
726 PM EDT TUE SEP 23 2008

...SOUND SIDE COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
THURSDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT THURSDAY...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA.

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   SOUND SIDE COASTAL FLOOD WARNING.
   WIND ADVISORY.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   SOUND SIDE COASTAL FLOOD WARNING.
   WIND ADVISORY.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

NCZ098-242330-
ONSLOW-
726 PM EDT TUE SEP 23 2008

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA.

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT.

 NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY.

THERE IS A MODERATE THREAT FOR RIP CURRENTS WEDNESDAY.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.