Gale Warning 14, NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC

470 
WHUS72 KMHX 192242 AAA
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
542 PM EST WED DEC 19 2012

...GALES DEVELOPING THURSDAY EVENING...

.A STRONG COLD FRONT WILL PASS THROUGH THE WATERS THURSDAY NIGHT.
STRONG SOUTH WINDS WILL RAPIDLY DEVELOP THURSDAY EVENING OUT
AHEAD OF IT...BECOMING WEST BY FRIDAY MORNING BEHIND THE FRONT.
THE GALE FORCE WINDS WILL REMAIN THROUGH FRIDAY AND INTO SATURDAY
MORNING.

AMZ150-200645-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0014.121221T0400Z-121222T1800Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
542 PM EST WED DEC 19 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THURSDAY TO 1 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTH 30 TO 35 KT THURSDAY EVENING WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 
  KT...BECOMING WEST FRIDAY MORNING.

* SEAS...6 TO 9 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-156-158-200645-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0014.121221T0000Z-121222T1800Z/
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-
542 PM EST WED DEC 19 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THURSDAY TO 1 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTH 30 TO 35 KT THURSDAY EVENING WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 
  KT...BECOMING WEST FRIDAY MORNING.

* SEAS...6 TO 11 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ135-200645-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0014.121221T0400Z-121222T1500Z/
PAMLICO SOUND-
542 PM EST WED DEC 19 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THURSDAY TO 10 AM
EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTH 25 TO 35 KT THURSDAY EVENING...BECOMING WEST 
  FRIDAY MORNING.

* WAVES...AROUND 3 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ130-200645-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0092.121221T0400Z-121222T1800Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-
542 PM EST WED DEC 19 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THURSDAY TO
1 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTH 15 TO 25 KT LATE THURSDAY EVENING...BECOMING 
  WEST FRIDAY MORNING.

* WAVES...AROUND 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
AND/OR SEAS OF 6 FT OR GREATER ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY
THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE
CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

375 
WHUS72 KMHX 200856
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
356 AM EST THU DEC 20 2012

...GALES DEVELOPING THIS EVENING AND CONTINUING INTO SATURDAY...

.A STRONG COLD FRONT WILL PASS THROUGH THE WATERS LATE TONIGHT.
STRONG SOUTH WINDS WILL RAPIDLY DEVELOP THURSDAY EVENING OUT AHEAD
OF THE FRONT...SHIFTING TO WEST BY FRIDAY MORNING BEHIND THE FRONT.
THE GALE FORCE WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH FRIDAY AND INTO SATURDAY
MORNING.

AMZ150-202100-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0014.121221T0400Z-121222T1800Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
356 AM EST THU DEC 20 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM
EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...WEST 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT.

* SEAS...7 TO 10 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-156-158-202100-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0014.121221T0000Z-121222T1800Z/
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-
356 AM EST THU DEC 20 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM
EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...WEST 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT.

* SEAS...8 TO 12 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ135-202100-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0014.121221T0400Z-121222T1500Z/
PAMLICO SOUND-
356 AM EST THU DEC 20 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...WEST 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT.

* WAVES...3 TO 4 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ130-202100-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0092.121221T0400Z-121222T1800Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-
356 AM EST THU DEC 20 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 1 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...WEST 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT.

* WAVES...AROUND 3 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
AND/OR SEAS OF 6 FT OR GREATER ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY
THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE
CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

643 
WHUS72 KMHX 202132
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
432 PM EST THU DEC 20 2012

...GALES DEVELOPING THIS EVENING AND CONTINUING INTO SATURDAY...

.A STRONG COLD FRONT WILL PASS THROUGH THE WATERS LATE TONIGHT.
STRONG SOUTH WINDS WILL RAPIDLY DEVELOP THURSDAY EVENING OUT
AHEAD OF THE FRONT...SHIFTING TO WEST BY FRIDAY MORNING BEHIND
THE FRONT. THE GALE FORCE WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH FRIDAY AND
INTO SATURDAY MORNING.

AMZ130-211000-
/O.UPG.KMHX.SC.Y.0092.121221T0400Z-121222T1800Z/
/O.EXA.KMHX.GL.W.0014.121221T0400Z-121222T1800Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-
432 PM EST THU DEC 20 2012

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST
SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY HAS ISSUED
A GALE WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
1 PM EST SATURDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN
EFFECT.

* WINDS...WEST 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT.

* WAVES...AROUND 3 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ135-211000-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0014.121221T0400Z-121222T1800Z/
PAMLICO SOUND-
432 PM EST THU DEC 20 2012

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* WINDS...WEST 20 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT.

* WAVES...3 TO 4 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-211000-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0014.121221T0400Z-121222T1800Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
432 PM EST THU DEC 20 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM
EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...WEST 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT.

* SEAS...6 TO 9 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-156-158-211000-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0014.121221T0000Z-121222T1800Z/
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-
432 PM EST THU DEC 20 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...WEST 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT.

* SEAS...7 TO 12 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

102 
WHUS72 KMHX 210851
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
351 AM EST FRI DEC 21 2012

...GALES CONTINUING INTO SATURDAY...

.A STRONG COLD FRONT WILL MOVE FURTHER OFFSHORE THIS MORNING AS
STRONG LOW PRESSURE CONTINUE NORTH OF THE REGION. WESTERLY GALE
FORCE WINDS WILL CONTINUE FROM TODAY THROUGH SATURDAY. 

AMZ150-212100-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-121223T0000Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
351 AM EST FRI DEC 21 2012

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...WEST 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT.

* SEAS...6 TO 9 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-156-158-212100-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-121223T0000Z/
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-
351 AM EST FRI DEC 21 2012

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...WEST 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT.

* SEAS...7 TO 12 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ135-212100-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-121223T0000Z/
PAMLICO SOUND-
351 AM EST FRI DEC 21 2012

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...WEST 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT.

* WAVES...2 TO 4 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ130-212100-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-121223T0000Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-
351 AM EST FRI DEC 21 2012

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...WEST 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT.

* WAVES...2 TO 4 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

919 
WHUS72 KMHX 212121
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
421 PM EST FRI DEC 21 2012

...GALES CONTINUE INTO SATURDAY...

.THE PRESSURE GRADIENT WILL REMAIN VERY TIGHT ACROSS THE MARINE
AREA THROUGH SATURDAY THEN GRADUALLY LOOSEN SATURDAY NIGHT.
WESTERLY GALE FORCE WINDS WILL CONTINUE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY.

AMZ158-221100-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-121222T1800Z/
S OF CAPE LOOKOUT TO N OF SURF CITY NC OUT 20 NM-
421 PM EST FRI DEC 21 2012

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...WEST 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT.

* SEAS...6 TO 9 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ135-221100-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-121222T1800Z/
PAMLICO SOUND-
421 PM EST FRI DEC 21 2012

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...WEST 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT.

* WAVES...2 TO 4 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ130-221100-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-121222T1800Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-
421 PM EST FRI DEC 21 2012

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...WEST 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT.

* WAVES...2 TO 4 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-221100-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-121223T0000Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
421 PM EST FRI DEC 21 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...WEST 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT.

* SEAS...5 TO 8 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-156-221100-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-121223T0000Z/
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-
421 PM EST FRI DEC 21 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...WEST 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT.

* SEAS...7 TO 10 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

314 
WHUS72 KMHX 220010
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
710 PM EST FRI DEC 21 2012

...GALES CONTINUE INTO SATURDAY...

.THE PRESSURE GRADIENT WILL REMAIN VERY TIGHT ACROSS THE MARINE
AREA THROUGH SATURDAY THEN GRADUALLY LOOSEN SATURDAY NIGHT.
WESTERLY GALE FORCE WINDS WILL CONTINUE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY.

AMZ150-220815-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-121223T0000Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
710 PM EST FRI DEC 21 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...WEST 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT.

* SEAS...5 TO 8 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-156-220815-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-121223T0000Z/
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-
710 PM EST FRI DEC 21 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...WEST 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT.

* SEAS...7 TO 10 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ158-220815-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-121222T1800Z/
S OF CAPE LOOKOUT TO N OF SURF CITY NC OUT 20 NM-
710 PM EST FRI DEC 21 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...WEST 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT.

* SEAS...6 TO 10 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ135-220815-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-121222T1800Z/
PAMLICO SOUND-
710 PM EST FRI DEC 21 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...WEST 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT.

* WAVES...2 TO 4 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ130-220815-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-121222T1800Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-
710 PM EST FRI DEC 21 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...WEST 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT.

* WAVES...2 TO 4 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

770 
WHUS72 KMHX 220243
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
943 PM EST FRI DEC 21 2012

...GALES CONTINUE INTO SATURDAY...

.THE PRESSURE GRADIENT WILL REMAIN VERY TIGHT ACROSS THE MARINE
AREA THROUGH SATURDAY THEN GRADUALLY LOOSEN SATURDAY NIGHT.
WESTERLY GALE FORCE WINDS WILL CONTINUE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY.
LOW WATER LEVELS WILL BE POSSIBLE FOR THE WESTERN PORTIONS OF THE
PAMLICO SOUND WITH THE STRONG WESTERLY FLOW...MAINLY IMPACTING THE
NEUSE AND PAMLICO RIVERS.

AMZ135-221045-
/O.NEW.KMHX.LO.Y.0004.121222T0243Z-121222T2100Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-121222T1800Z/
PAMLICO SOUND-
943 PM EST FRI DEC 21 2012

...LOW WATER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY HAS ISSUED
A LOW WATER ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST
SATURDAY.

* WINDS...WEST 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT.

* WATER LEVELS...1 TO 2 FEET BELOW NORMAL. 

* IMPACTS...LOW WATER LEVELS FOR THE WESTERN PAMLICO
  SOUND...MAINLY THE NEUSE AND PAMLICO RIVERS. 

* WAVES...2 TO 4 FEET.

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.

A LOW WATER ADVISORY MEANS WATER LEVELS ARE EXPECTED TO BE
SIGNIFICANTLY BELOW AVERAGE. MARINERS SHOULD USE EXTREME CAUTION
AND TRANSIT AT THE SLOWEST SAFE NAVIGABLE SPEED TO MINIMIZE
IMPACT.

&&

$$

AMZ150-221045-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-121223T0000Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
943 PM EST FRI DEC 21 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...WEST 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT.

* SEAS...5 TO 8 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-156-221045-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-121223T0000Z/
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-
943 PM EST FRI DEC 21 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...WEST 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT.

* SEAS...7 TO 10 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ158-221045-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-121222T1800Z/
S OF CAPE LOOKOUT TO N OF SURF CITY NC OUT 20 NM-
943 PM EST FRI DEC 21 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...WEST 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT.

* SEAS...6 TO 9 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ130-221045-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-121222T1800Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-
943 PM EST FRI DEC 21 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...WEST 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT.

* WAVES...2 TO 4 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

188 
WHUS72 KMHX 220856
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
356 AM EST SAT DEC 22 2012

...GALES CONTINUE INTO THIS AFTERNOON...

.THE PRESSURE GRADIENT WILL REMAIN TIGHT ACROSS THE MARINE AREA
THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON THEN GRADUALLY LOOSEN THIS EVENING.
WESTERLY GALE FORCE WINDS WILL CONTINUE INTO THIS AFTERNOON. LOW WATER
LEVELS WILL BE POSSIBLE FOR THE WESTERN PORTIONS OF THE PAMLICO
SOUND WITH THE STRONG WESTERLY FLOW...MAINLY IMPACTING THE NEUSE
AND PAMLICO RIVERS.

AMZ135-221800-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-121222T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.LO.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-121222T2100Z/
PAMLICO SOUND-
356 AM EST SAT DEC 22 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 25 TO 35 KT.

* WATER LEVELS...1 TO 2 FEET BELOW NORMAL.

* IMPACTS...LOW WATER LEVELS FOR THE WESTERN PAMLICO SOUND... 
  MAINLY THE NEUSE AND PAMLICO RIVERS.

* WAVES...2 TO 4 FEET.

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.

A LOW WATER ADVISORY MEANS WATER LEVELS ARE EXPECTED TO BE
SIGNIFICANTLY BELOW AVERAGE. MARINERS SHOULD USE EXTREME CAUTION
AND TRANSIT AT THE SLOWEST SAFE NAVIGABLE SPEED TO MINIMIZE
IMPACT.

&&

$$

AMZ150-221800-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-121223T0000Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
356 AM EST SAT DEC 22 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS...WEST 25 TO 35 KT.

* SEAS...5 TO 8 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-156-221800-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-121223T0000Z/
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-
356 AM EST SAT DEC 22 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 25 TO 35 KT.

* SEAS...6 TO 9 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ158-221800-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-121222T1800Z/
S OF CAPE LOOKOUT TO N OF SURF CITY NC OUT 20 NM-
356 AM EST SAT DEC 22 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 25 TO 35 KT.

* SEAS...5 TO 8 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ130-221800-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-121222T1800Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-
356 AM EST SAT DEC 22 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...WEST 25 TO 35 KT.

* WAVES...2 TO 4 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

005 
WHUS72 KMHX 221811
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
111 PM EST SAT DEC 22 2012

...GALES CONTINUE INTO THIS AFTERNOON...

.THE PRESSURE GRADIENT WILL REMAIN TIGHT ACROSS THE MARINE AREA
THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON THEN GRADUALLY LOOSEN THIS EVENING.
WESTERLY GALE FORCE WINDS WILL CONTINUE INTO THIS AFTERNOON. LOW
WATER LEVELS WILL BE POSSIBLE FOR THE WESTERN PORTIONS OF THE
PAMLICO SOUND WITH THE STRONG WESTERLY FLOW...MAINLY IMPACTING
THE NEUSE AND PAMLICO RIVERS.

AMZ135-230000-
/O.EXP.KMHX.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-121222T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.SC.Y.0093.121222T1811Z-121223T0300Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.LO.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-121222T2100Z/
PAMLICO SOUND-
111 PM EST SAT DEC 22 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY HAS ISSUED
A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING.

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 KT.

* SEAS...1 TO 3 FEET.

* WATER LEVELS...1 TO 2 FEET BELOW NORMAL.

* IMPACTS...LOW WATER LEVELS FOR THE WESTERN PAMLICO SOUND... 
  MAINLY THE NEUSE AND PAMLICO RIVERS.

* WAVES...2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A LOW WATER ADVISORY MEANS WATER LEVELS ARE EXPECTED TO BE
SIGNIFICANTLY BELOW AVERAGE. MARINERS SHOULD USE EXTREME CAUTION
AND TRANSIT AT THE SLOWEST SAFE NAVIGABLE SPEED TO MINIMIZE
IMPACT.

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
AND/OR SEAS OF 6 FT OR GREATER ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY
THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE
CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ130-230000-
/O.EXP.KMHX.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-121222T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.SC.Y.0093.121222T1811Z-121223T0000Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-
111 PM EST SAT DEC 22 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY HAS ISSUED
A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING.

* WINDS...WEST 20 TO 25 KT.

* SEAS...1 TO 3 FEET.

* WAVES...2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
AND/OR SEAS OF 6 FT OR GREATER ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY
THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE
CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ158-230000-
/O.EXP.KMHX.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-121222T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.SC.Y.0093.121222T1811Z-121223T0300Z/
S OF CAPE LOOKOUT TO N OF SURF CITY NC OUT 20 NM-
111 PM EST SAT DEC 22 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY HAS ISSUED
A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING.

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 KT.

* SEAS...4 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
AND/OR SEAS OF 6 FT OR GREATER ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY
THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE
CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ150-230000-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-121223T0000Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
111 PM EST SAT DEC 22 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS...WEST 25 TO 35 KT.

* SEAS...4 TO 7 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-156-230000-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-121223T0000Z/
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-
111 PM EST SAT DEC 22 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 25 TO 35 KT.

* SEAS...4 TO 7 FEET.

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.

&&

$$

101 
WHUS72 KMHX 222027
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
327 PM EST SAT DEC 22 2012

...IMPROVING BOATING CONDITIONS...

.HIGH PRESSURE OVER FLORIDA TONIGHT WILL BRIEFLY RIDGE NORTH INTO
THE WATERS TONIGHT. THE HIGH WILL MOVE OFF THE FLORIDA COAST
SUNDAY. THE LOOSE PRESSURE GRADIENT WILL ALLOW WINDS AND SEAS TO
SUBSIDE. 

AMZ150-152-154-156-230300-
/O.CAN.KMHX.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-121223T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KMHX.SC.Y.0093.000000T0000Z-121223T0300Z/
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-
327 PM EST SAT DEC 22 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY HAS ISSUED
A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING. THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 KT EARLY...DIMINISHING LATE.

* SEAS...4 TO 6 FEET SUBSIDING TO 3 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
AND/OR SEAS OF 6 FT OR GREATER ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY
THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE
CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ135-230300-
/O.CAN.KMHX.LO.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-121222T2100Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0093.000000T0000Z-121223T0300Z/
PAMLICO SOUND-
327 PM EST SAT DEC 22 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY HAS
CANCELLED THE LOW WATER ADVISORY.

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 KT THIS
  EVENING DIMINISHING TO 5 TO 10 KT LATE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
AND/OR SEAS OF 6 FT OR GREATER ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY
THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE
CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ130-230000-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0093.000000T0000Z-121223T0000Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-
327 PM EST SAT DEC 22 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS...WEST 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 KT EARLY
  DIMINISHING TO 10 TO 15 KT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
AND/OR SEAS OF 6 FT OR GREATER ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY
THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE
CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ158-230300-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0093.000000T0000Z-121223T0300Z/
S OF CAPE LOOKOUT TO N OF SURF CITY NC OUT 20 NM-
327 PM EST SAT DEC 22 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 KT EARLY
  DIMINISHING TO 5 TO 10 KT.

* SEAS...3 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 25 TO 33 KNOTS
AND/OR SEAS OF 6 FT OR GREATER ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS
CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY
THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE
CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
122 PM EST WED DEC 19 2012

.SYNOPSIS...
HIGH PRESSURE WILL BUILD INTO THE AREA THOUGH TONIGHT. A STRONG
COLD FRONT WILL APPROACH FROM THE WEST THURSDAY AND MOVE OFFSHORE
THURSDAY NIGHT. HIGH PRESSURE WILL BUILD INTO THE AREA FROM THE
SOUTHWEST FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. ANOTHER COLD FRONT WILL MOVE
THROUGH THE AREA SUNDAY FOLLOWED BY HIGH PRESSURE MONDAY INTO
TUESDAY.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/...
AS OF 1 PM WEDNESDAY...SUNNY SKIES...SFC HIGH PRES BUILDING INTO
THE AREA...AND A WARM WLY LOW LVL FLOW WITH TEMPS WARMING INTO
THE MID 60S FOR INLAND AREAS TO AROUND 60 COASTAL SXNS.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH 6 AM THURSDAY/...
AS OF 240 AM WEDNESDAY...THE HIGH CENTER TO THE SOUTH WILL MERGE
WITH A SECOND HIGH TO THE NORTH AND CREST OVER EASTERN NC TONIGHT.
RESULTING CLEAR SKIES/CALM WINDS WILL PRODUCE STRONG RADIATIONAL
COOLING. UNDER THIS SCENARIO WILL ONCE AGAIN UNDERCUT MOS GUIDANCE
ESPECIALLY ALONG THE COAST SINCE IT LOOKS LIKE WINDS WILL DECOUPLE
THERE AS WELL.

&&

.LONG TERM /THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
AS OF 357 AM WEDNESDAY...MODELS IN GOOD AGREEMENT IN STRENGTH AND
TIMING OF SURFACE AND UPPER AIR FEATURES...GFS JUST A BIT
STRONGER. HIGH PRESSURE OVER THE AREA THURSDAY MORNING WILL BE
SHUNTED OFFSHORE AS STRONG SYSTEM APPROACHES FROM THE WEST IN FAST
AMPLIFIED FLOW. WEAK WARM FRONT WILL MOVE THROUGH EARLY THURSDAY
NIGHT WITH PRECIP OVERSPREADING AREA AFTER MIDNIGHT. MODELS IN
AGREEMENT IN BRINGING FRONT THROUGH BETWEEN MIDNIGHT AND SUNRISE
FRIDAY MORNING. A SMALL AMOUNT OF CAPE WILL BE AVAILABLE WITH THIS
FRONT AND LIS SLIGHTLY NEGATIVE SO HAVE THROWN SOME ISOLATED
THUNDER IN. SIGNIFICANT SPEED SHEAR THOUGH WITH SPEEDS REACHING
UPWARDS OF 50 KNOTS JUST OFF THE SURFACE. COULD SEE SOME DAMAGING
WIND WITH ANY STORMS THAT DO FORM FRIDAY. PWS AROUND 1.5 INCHES.
FRONT WILL MOVE QUICKLY THROUGH THE AREA. SIGNIFICANT COOLING
BEHIND THE FRONT WITH STRONG CAA AND MAXIMUM TEMPERATURES DROPPING
10 TO 15 DEGREES FROM THURSDAYS HIGH. COOL TEMPERATURES WILL
REMAIN THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD. ANOTHER SYSTEM WILL APPROACH
THE AREA FROM THE SOUTHWEST LATE TUESDAY. OTHERWISE FORECAST
PERIOD WILL DRY WITH HIGH PRESSURE OVER THE AREA.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
SHORT TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
AS OF 1 PM WEDNESDAY...HIGH PRESSURE IS BUILDING INTO THE AREA
WITH DRY ADVECTION LEADING TO CLEAR SKIES AND VFR CONDITIONS
THROUGH THE TAF PERIOD. THE BUFKIT MOMENTUM TRANSFER TOOL SUGGESTS
A FEW GUSTS IN EXCESS OF 15 KT POSSIBLE WITH GOOD MIXING THIS AFTERNOON.

LONG TERM /THURSDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
AS OF 402 AM WEDNESDAY...THURSDAY MORNING WILL START OUT WITH VFR
CONDITIONS AS HIGH PRESSURE WILL BE OVER THE AREA. A STRONG COLD
FRONT WILL APPROACH THE AREA THROUGH THE DAY THURSDAY WITH
MVFR/IFR CONDITIONS IN REDUCED CIGS AND VIS AS A STRONG COLD FRONT
CHARGES THROUGH THE AREA THURSDAY NIGHT. LLWS POSSIBLE THURSDAY AS
FRONT APPROACHES AND WIND SPEED INCREASES WITH SIGNIFICANT SPEED
SHEAR WITH SPEEDS UPWARDS OF 50 KNOTS OFF THE SURFACE. WIND WILL
STAY BREEZY INTO THE WEEKEND WITH VFR CONDITIONS RETURNING BEHIND
THE FRONT FRIDAY.

&&

.MARINE...
SHORT TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
AS OF 1 PM WEDNESDAY...HIGH PRES BUILDING IN FROM THE SOUTH
THROUGH TONIGHT WITH W-NW WINDS 10 TO 15 KT BECOMING N-NE. 2-4 FT
SEAS WILL SUBSIDE TO 1-3 FT.

LONG TERM /THURSDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
AS OF 410 AM WEDNESDAY...NORTHEASTERLY FLOW THAT STARTS THE
DAY ON THURSDAY WILL BECOME SOUTHERLY AND INCREASE IN SPEED DURING
THE DAY AS A STRONG SYSTEM APPROACHES FROM THE WEST. WILL MOST
LIKELY SEE GALE CONDITIONS THURSDAY NIGHT AHEAD OF THIS FRONT.
WIND WILL REMAIN STRONG BEHIND THE FRONT WITH CONTINUED TIGHT
WESTERLY GRADIENT INTO SATURDAY AS SURFACE LOW WILL BE SLOW TO
LIFT OUT.

&&

.MHX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NC...NONE.
MARINE...NONE.

&&

SYNOPSIS...JBM/JME
NEAR TERM...JAC/JME
SHORT TERM...JME
LONG TERM...CGG
AVIATION...CGG/JAC/JME
MARINE...CGG/JAC/JME

HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK FOR EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
435 AM EST WED DEC 19 2012

NCZ029-044>047-079>081-090>095-098-103-104-200945-
MARTIN-PITT-WASHINGTON-TYRRELL-MAINLAND DARE-GREENE-BEAUFORT-
MAINLAND HYDE-DUPLIN-LENOIR-JONES-CRAVEN-PAMLICO-CARTERET-ONSLOW-
OUTER BANKS DARE-OUTER BANKS HYDE-
435 AM EST WED DEC 19 2012

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY.

A STRONG COLD FRONT IS FORECAST TO CROSS EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA
THURSDAY NIGHT. A LINE OF HEAVY SHOWERS AND POSSIBLE THUNDERSTORMS
WILL DEVELOP ALONG AND AHEAD OF THE FRONT LATE THURSDAY AND
THURSDAY EVENING. ANY STORMS THAT DEVELOP COULD BECOME SEVERE WITH
DAMAGING WIND GUSTS THE MAIN THREAT.

IN ADDITION STRONG POST FRONTAL WESTERLY WINDS ARE EXPECTED ACROSS
EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA FRIDAY WHICH MAY REQUIRE THE ISSUANCE OF A
WIND ADVISORY FOR ALL OR PART OF THE AREA.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.