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Small Craft Advisory 19, NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC

February 20, 2012

NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC issued this small craft advisory at Feb 20, 2012, 11:55 AM EST. It took effect at Feb 20, 2012, 3:38 PM EST. It was in force for 6 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 20, 2012, 11:55 AM EST (16:55 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 20, 2012, 3:38 PM EST
Expired
Feb 26, 2012, 10:00 AM EST
In force
6 days
Issued by
NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC

The text

As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.

005 
WHUS72 KMHX 201655
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
1155 AM EST MON FEB 20 2012

...GUSTY NORTH WINDS CONTINUE ACROSS THE WATERS TODAY...

.STRONG LOW PRESSURE OFF THE COAST WILL CONTINUE MOVING AWAY
TODAY. GUSTY NORTH WINDS WILL CONTINUE TODAY. NORTH WINDS WILL
CONTINUE TO SLOWLY DIMINISH THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

AMZ130-135-210000-
/O.CAN.KMHX.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-120220T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.120220T1655Z-120221T0000Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-PAMLICO SOUND-
1155 AM EST MON FEB 20 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 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 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING. THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

* WINDS...NORTH 20 TO 25 KT...DIMINISHING TO 15 TO 20 KT LATE.

* SEAS...2 TO 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.

&&

$$

AMZ156-158-210100-
/O.CAN.KMHX.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-120220T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.120220T1655Z-120222T0000Z/
S OF OCRACOKE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT NC OUT 20 NM-
S OF CAPE LOOKOUT TO N OF SURF CITY NC OUT 20 NM-
1155 AM EST MON FEB 20 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY HAS ISSUED
A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
TUESDAY. THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

* WINDS...NORTH 20 TO 30 KT.

* SEAS...5 TO 8 FEET SUBSIDING TO 4 TO 6 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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-152-154-202200-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-120220T2200Z/
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-
1155 AM EST MON FEB 20 2012

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...NORTH 25 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT.

* SEAS...8 TO 12 FEET SUBSIDING TO 7 TO 11 FEET THIS AFTERNOON.

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.

&&

$$
27 follow-up statements
733 
WHUS72 KMHX 202038
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
338 PM EST MON FEB 20 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CONDITIONS CONTINUE FOR THE WATERS THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY INTO EARLY WEDNESDAY...

.HIGH PRESSURE WILL CONTINUE TO BUILD EASTWARD OVER THE WATERS
TONIGHT WITH WINDS AND SEAS SLOWLY DIMINISHING. LINGERING 6 FOOT
SEAS WILL CONTINUE INTO TUESDAY EVENING AND EARLY WEDNESDAY.

AMZ152-154-210445-
/O.CAN.KMHX.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-120220T2200Z/
/O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120222T1200Z/
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-
338 PM EST MON FEB 20 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY HAS ISSUED
A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
WEDNESDAY. THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

* WINDS...NORTH 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 30
  KNOTS...BECOMING NORTHEAST 10 TO 15 KNOTS LATE.

* SEAS...7 TO 11 FEET SUBSIDING TO 6 TO 9 FEET 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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-210445-
/O.CAN.KMHX.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-120220T2200Z/
/O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120222T0600Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
338 PM EST MON FEB 20 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY HAS ISSUED
A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST
WEDNESDAY. THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

* WINDS...NORTH 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 30
  KNOTS...BECOMING NORTHEAST 10 TO 15 KNOTS LATE.

* SEAS...7 TO 11 FEET SUBSIDING TO 6 TO 9 FEET 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.

&&

$$

AMZ130-135-210000-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120221T0000Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-PAMLICO SOUND-
338 PM EST MON FEB 20 2012

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

* WINDS...NORTH 15 TO 25 KNOTS...DIMINISHING TO 10 TO 20 KNOTS.

* SEAS...2 TO 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.

&&

$$

AMZ156-158-210445-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120222T0000Z/
S OF OCRACOKE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT NC OUT 20 NM-
S OF CAPE LOOKOUT TO N OF SURF CITY NC OUT 20 NM-
338 PM EST MON FEB 20 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
TUESDAY...

* WINDS...NORTH 15 TO 20 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 25 KNOTS...BECOMING
  NORTHEAST 10 TO 15 KNOTS LATE.

* SEAS...5 TO 7 FEET SUBSIDING TO 4 TO 6 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.

&&

$$
750 
WHUS72 KMHX 202355
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
655 PM EST MON FEB 20 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CONDITIONS CONTINUE FOR THE WATERS
THROUGH LATE TUESDAY INTO EARLY WEDNESDAY...

.HIGH PRESSURE WILL CONTINUE TO BUILD EASTWARD OVER THE WATERS
TONIGHT WITH WINDS AND SEAS SLOWLY DIMINISHING. SEAS WILL CONTINUE
ABOVE 6 FEET INTO TUESDAY EVENING AND EARLY WEDNESDAY.

AMZ130-135-210100-
/O.CAN.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120221T0000Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-PAMLICO SOUND-
655 PM EST MON FEB 20 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY HAS
CANCELLED THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY. 

WINDS HAVE FALLEN BELOW 25 KNOTS.

$$

AMZ152-154-211000-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120222T1200Z/
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-
655 PM EST MON FEB 20 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...NORTH 20 TO 25 KNOTS...BECOMING NORTHEAST 10 TO 15 KNOTS
  LATE TONIGHT...BECOMING SOUTH TUESDAY AFTERNOON.

* SEAS...7 TO 11 FEET SUBSIDING TO 6 TO 9 FEET LATE TONIGHT.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ156-158-211000-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120222T0000Z/
S OF OCRACOKE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT NC OUT 20 NM-
S OF CAPE LOOKOUT TO N OF SURF CITY NC OUT 20 NM-
655 PM EST MON FEB 20 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
TUESDAY...

* WINDS...NORTH 15 TO 20 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 25 KNOTS...BECOMING
  NORTHEAST 10 TO 15 KNOTS LATE...BECOMING SOUTH TUESDAY AFTERNOON.

* SEAS...5 TO 7 FEET SUBSIDING TO 4 TO 6 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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-211000-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120222T0600Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
655 PM EST MON FEB 20 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...NORTH 20 TO 25 KNOTS...BECOMING NORTHEAST 10 TO 15 KNOTS
  LATE TONIGHT...THEN SOUTH TUESDAY AFTERNOON.

* SEAS...7 TO 11 FEET SUBSIDING TO 6 TO 9 FEET 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.

&&

$$
259 
WHUS72 KMHX 210832
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
332 AM EST TUE FEB 21 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CONDITIONS CONTINUE FOR THE WATERS
THROUGH FROM LATE THIS EVENING INTO EARLY WEDNESDAY...

.A WEAK TROF OF LOW PRESSURE WILL FORM ALONG THE COAST TODAY AND
MOVE NORTHEAST THIS EVENING. A DRY COLD FRONT WILL PASS THROUGH
FROM THE WEST LATE TONIGHT. SEAS WILL CONTINUE TO GRADUALLY
SUBSIDE TODAY INTO TONIGHT.

AMZ150-212200-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120222T0400Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
332 AM EST TUE FEB 21 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS...SOUTH 10 TO 20 KT TODAY. SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 KT TONIGHT
  BECOMING WEST.

* SEAS...6 TO 10 FEET THIS MORNING SUBSIDING TO 5 TO 7 FT THIS
  AFTERNOON. SEAS SUBSIDING FURTHER TO 3 TO 5 FT LATE THIS EVENING.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-212200-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120222T1200Z/
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-
332 AM EST TUE FEB 21 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTH 10 TO 15 KT TODAY. SOUTHWEST 20 TO 25 KT TONIGHT
  BECOMING WEST.

* SEAS...6 TO 9 FEET TODAY...4 TO 7 FEET TONIGHT.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ156-158-212200-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120222T0000Z/
S OF OCRACOKE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT NC OUT 20 NM-
S OF CAPE LOOKOUT TO N OF SURF CITY NC OUT 20 NM-
332 AM EST TUE FEB 21 2012

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

* WINDS...SOUTH 10 TO 15 KT TODAY. SOUTHWEST 20 TO 25 KT
  TONIGHT...BECOMING WEST 15 TO 20 KT LATE.

* SEAS...4 TO 6 FEET THIS EVENING SUBSIDING TO 3 TO 5 FT.

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.

&&

$$
118 
WHUS72 KMHX 211529 AAA
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
1029 AM EST TUE FEB 21 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CONDITIONS CONTINUE FOR THE WATERS
THROUGH FROM LATE THIS EVENING INTO EARLY WEDNESDAY...

.LONG PERIOD SWELLS GENERATED FROM THE STRONG LOW PRESSURE THIS
PAST WEEKEND CONTINUE TO IMPACT THE CENTRAL AND NORTHERN COASTAL
WATERS WITH SEAS ABOVE 6 FEET. SEAS WILL CONTINUE TO GRADUALLY
SUBSIDE TODAY INTO TONIGHT...BUT MAY BRIEFLY BECOME ENHANCED BY 
A SOUTHWESTERLY WIND WAVE ASSOCIATED WITH A WEAK COLD FRONT THAT
WILL CROSS THE WATERS THIS EVENING AND OVERNIGHT.

AMZ158-211630-
/O.CAN.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120222T0000Z/
S OF CAPE LOOKOUT TO N OF SURF CITY NC OUT 20 NM-
1029 AM EST TUE FEB 21 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY HAS
CANCELLED THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY. 

LONG PERIOD SEAS HAVE FALLEN BELOW 6 FEET ACROSS THE SOUTHERN
COASTAL WATERS.

$$

AMZ152-154-212330-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120222T1200Z/
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-
1029 AM EST TUE FEB 21 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTH 10 TO 15 KT TODAY. SOUTHWEST 20 TO 25 KT TONIGHT 
  BECOMING WEST. 

* SEAS...6 TO 9 FEET TODAY...SUBSIDING TO 4 TO 7 FEET TONIGHT.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ156-212330-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120222T0000Z/
S OF OCRACOKE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT NC OUT 20 NM-
1029 AM EST TUE FEB 21 2012

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

* WINDS...SOUTH 10 TO 15 KT TODAY. SOUTHWEST 20 TO 25 KT 
  TONIGHT...BECOMING WEST 15 TO 20 KT LATE. 

* SEAS...4 TO 6 FEET TODAY SUBSIDING TO 3 TO 5 FT THIS EVENING.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-212330-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120222T0400Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
1029 AM EST TUE FEB 21 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS...SOUTH 10 TO 20 KT TODAY. SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 KT TONIGHT 
  BECOMING WEST. 

* SEAS...6 TO 8 FEET THIS MORNING SUBSIDING TO 5 TO 7 FT THIS
  AFTERNOON. SEAS SUBSIDING FURTHER TO 3 TO 5 FT LATE THIS EVENING.

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.

&&

$$
076 
WHUS72 KMHX 212140
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
440 PM EST TUE FEB 21 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CONDITIONS CONTINUE FOR THE WATERS
FROM LATE THIS EVENING INTO EARLY WEDNESDAY...

.LONG PERIOD SWELLS GENERATED FROM THE STRONG LOW PRESSURE THIS
PAST WEEKEND CONTINUE TO IMPACT THE CENTRAL AND NORTHERN COASTAL
WATERS WITH SEAS ABOVE 6 FEET. SEAS WILL CONTINUE TO GRADUALLY
SUBSIDE TONIGHT...BUT MAY BRIEFLY BECOME ENHANCED BY A SOUTHWESTERLY
WIND WAVE ASSOCIATED WITH A WEAK COLD FRONT THAT WILL CROSS THE
WATERS THIS EVENING AND OVERNIGHT.

AMZ152-154-220900-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120222T1200Z/
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-
440 PM EST TUE FEB 21 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTH 10 TO 15 KT TONIGHT INCREASING TO 20 TO 25 KT
  TONIGHT...THEN BECOMING SOUTHWEST.

* SEAS...5 TO 8 FEET TODAY...SUBSIDING TO 4 TO 6 FEET TONIGHT.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ156-220000-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120222T0000Z/
S OF OCRACOKE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT NC OUT 20 NM-
440 PM EST TUE FEB 21 2012

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

* WINDS...SOUTH 10 TO 15 KT TONIGHT INCREASING TO 20 TO 25 KT AND
  BECOMING SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 KT LATE.

* SEAS...4 TO 6 FEET TODAY SUBSIDING TO 3 TO 5 FT LATE THIS
  EVENING.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-220400-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120222T0400Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
440 PM EST TUE FEB 21 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS...SOUTH 10 TO 20 KT TONIGHT INCREASING TO 15 TO 20 KT THEN BECOMING
  SOUTHWEST LATE.

* SEAS...5 TO 7 FEET THIS EVENING SUBSIDING TO 3 TO 5 FT LATE THIS
  EVENING.

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.

&&

$$
494 
WHUS72 KMHX 220013
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
713 PM EST TUE FEB 21 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CONDITIONS CONTINUE FOR THE WATERS FROM
LATE THIS EVENING INTO EARLY WEDNESDAY...

.LONG PERIOD SWELLS GENERATED FROM THE STRONG LOW PRESSURE THIS
PAST WEEKEND CONTINUE TO IMPACT THE CENTRAL AND NORTHERN COASTAL
WATERS WITH SEAS ABOVE 6 FEET. SEAS WILL CONTINUE TO GRADUALLY
SUBSIDE TONIGHT...BUT MAY BRIEFLY BECOME ENHANCED BY A
SOUTHWESTERLY WIND WAVE ASSOCIATED WITH A WEAK COLD FRONT THAT
WILL CROSS THE WATERS THIS EVENING AND OVERNIGHT.

AMZ156-220115-
/O.EXP.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120222T0000Z/
S OF OCRACOKE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT NC OUT 20 NM-
713 PM EST TUE FEB 21 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

SEAS HAVE FALLEN BELOW 6 FEET...THOUGH WINDS WILL OCCASIONALLY
GUST TOWARDS 25 KNOTS THROUGH THIS EVENING.

$$

AMZ152-154-220915-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120222T1200Z/
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-
713 PM EST TUE FEB 21 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTH 20 TO 25 KT TONIGHT...THEN BECOMING SOUTHWEST
  WHILE DECREASING WEDNESDAY MORNING.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-220400-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120222T0400Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
713 PM EST TUE FEB 21 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS...SOUTH 15 TO 20 KT THEN BECOMING SOUTHWEST AND DECREASING LATE.

* SEAS...5 TO 7 FEET THIS EVENING SUBSIDING TO 3 TO 5 FT LATE TONIGHT. 

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.

&&

$$
124 
WHUS72 KMHX 220322
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
1022 PM EST TUE FEB 21 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CONDITIONS CONTINUE FOR THE CENTRAL WATERS
INTO EARLY WEDNESDAY...

.LONG PERIOD SWELLS GENERATED FROM THE STRONG LOW PRESSURE THIS
PAST WEEKEND CONTINUE TO IMPACT THE CENTRAL COASTAL WATERS WITH
SEAS ABOVE 6 FEET. SEAS WILL CONTINUE TO GRADUALLY SUBSIDE
TONIGHT...BUT MAY BRIEFLY BECOME ENHANCED BY A SOUTHWESTERLY WIND
WAVE ASSOCIATED WITH A WEAK COLD FRONT THAT WILL CROSS THE WATERS
OVERNIGHT.

AMZ150-220430-
/O.CAN.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120222T0400Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
1022 PM EST TUE FEB 21 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY HAS
CANCELLED THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY. 

WINDS AND SEAS HAVE DIMINISHED ACROSS THE NORTHERN COASTAL WATERS.

$$

AMZ152-154-221200-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120222T1200Z/
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-
1022 PM EST TUE FEB 21 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 20 TO 25 KT TONIGHT...THEN DECREASING
  WEDNESDAY MORNING.

* 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.

&&

$$
322 
WHUS72 KMHX 220903
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
403 AM EST WED FEB 22 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CONDITIONS WILL BRIEFLY SUBSIDE TODAY BUT
WILL REDEVELOP TONIGHT...

.LONG PERIOD SWELLS WILL CONTINUE TO BRING SEAS TO 6 FEET ACROSS
THE OUTER PORTIONS OF THE SOUTHERN AND CENTRAL WATERS EARLY THIS
MORNING. SEAS WILL BRIEFLY SUBSIDE TO BELOW 6 FEET TODAY...HOWEVER
WINDS AND SEAS WILL INCREASE LATE TODAY AND TONIGHT AHEAD OF THE
NEXT DISTURBANCE. ANOTHER SYSTEM APPROACHING LATE IN THE WEEK IS
EXPECTED TO MAINTAIN SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CONDITIONS THROUGH
SATURDAY NIGHT.

AMZ156-158-221715-
/O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120226T1000Z/
S OF OCRACOKE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT NC OUT 20 NM-
S OF CAPE LOOKOUT TO N OF SURF CITY NC OUT 20 NM-
403 AM EST WED FEB 22 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY HAS ISSUED
A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST
SUNDAY. 

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 10 TO 20 KNOTS TODAY...INCREASING TO 15 TO 25
  KNOTS TONIGHT INTO EARLY THURSDAY. WINDS ARE EXPECTED INCREASE
  BACK TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS BY FRIDAY.

* SEAS...UP TO 6 FEET ACROSS THE OUTER PORTIONS OF THE WATERS
  EARLY THIS MORNING. SEAS WILL SUBSIDE TODAY BUT QUICKLY REBUILD
  TO 5 TO 7 FEET TONIGHT. SEAS WILL BUILD TO 6 TO 9 FEET FRIDAY.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-221715-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120226T1000Z/
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-
403 AM EST WED FEB 22 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 10 TO 20 KNOTS TODAY...INCREASING TO 15 TO 25
  KNOTS TONIGHT INTO EARLY THURSDAY. WINDS ARE EXPECTED INCREASE
  BACK TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS BY FRIDAY.

* SEAS...UP TO 6 FEET ACROSS THE OUTER PORTIONS OF THE WATERS
  EARLY THIS MORNING. SEAS WILL SUBSIDE TODAY BUT QUICKLY REBUILD
  TO 5 TO 7 FEET TONIGHT. SEAS WILL BUILD TO 6 TO 9 FEET FRIDAY.

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.

&&

$$
640 
WHUS72 KMHX 221138
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
638 AM EST WED FEB 22 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CONDITIONS WILL BRIEFLY SUBSIDE TODAY BUT
WILL REDEVELOP TONIGHT...

.LONG PERIOD SWELLS WILL CONTINUE TO BRING SEAS TO 6 FEET ACROSS
THE OUTER PORTIONS OF THE SOUTHERN AND CENTRAL WATERS EARLY THIS
MORNING. SEAS WILL BRIEFLY SUBSIDE TO BELOW 6 FEET TODAY...
HOWEVER WINDS AND SEAS WILL INCREASE LATE TODAY AND TONIGHT AHEAD
OF THE NEXT DISTURBANCE. ANOTHER SYSTEM APPROACHING LATE IN THE
WEEK IS EXPECTED TO MAINTAIN SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CONDITIONS
THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT.

AMZ152-154-156-158-222200-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120226T1000Z/
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-
638 AM EST WED FEB 22 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 10 TO 20 KNOTS TODAY...INCREASING TO 15 TO 
  25 KNOTS TONIGHT INTO EARLY THURSDAY. WINDS ARE EXPECTED 
  INCREASE BACK TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS BY FRIDAY. 

* SEAS...UP TO 6 FEET ACROSS THE OUTER PORTIONS OF THE WATERS 
  EARLY THIS MORNING. SEAS WILL SUBSIDE TODAY BUT QUICKLY 
  REBUILD TO 5 TO 7 FEET TONIGHT. SEAS WILL BUILD TO 6 TO 9 FEET 
  FRIDAY. 

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.

&&

$$
286 
WHUS72 KMHX 230352
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
1052 PM EST WED FEB 22 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CONDITIONS WILL LINGER THROUGH THE WEEK...

WINDS AND SEAS WILL INCREASE THROUGH TONIGHT AHEAD OF THE NEXT
DISTURBANCE. ANOTHER SYSTEM APPROACHING LATE IN THE WEEK IS
EXPECTED TO MAINTAIN SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CONDITIONS THROUGH
SATURDAY NIGHT.

AMZ152-154-156-158-231200-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120226T1000Z/
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-
1052 PM EST WED FEB 22 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 15 TO 25 KNOTS TONIGHT INTO THURSDAY...
  INCREASING TO NEAR GALE FORCE GUSTS ON FRIDAY.

* SEAS...5 TO 7 FEET BUILDING TO 6 TO 9 FEET FRIDAY.

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.

&&

$$
584 
WHUS72 KMHX 230925
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
425 AM EST THU FEB 23 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CONDITIONS WILL LINGER THROUGH THE WEEK...

ELEVATED WINDS AND SEAS WILL CONTINUE THIS MORNING AS A
DISTURBANCE MOVES OFFSHORE...HIGHEST SOUTH OF CAPE HATTERAS.
THE NEXT SYSTEM APPROACHING IS EXPECTED TO EXPAND SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY CONDITIONS TO MOST WATERS LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...THEN WILL GRADUALLY SUBSIDE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING.

AMZ150-231730-
/O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.120224T0900Z-120226T1700Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
425 AM EST THU FEB 23 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO NOON EST
SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY HAS ISSUED
A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO
NOON EST SUNDAY. 

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 15 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KNOTS LATE
  TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY...BECOMING WEST 15 TO 25 KNOTS FRIDAY NIGHT
  THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT.

* SEAS...BUILDING UP TO 4 TO 7 FEET LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
  FRIDAY...GRADUALLY SUBSIDING FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY. SEAS
  REBUILD TO 4 TO 6 FEET SATURDAY NIGHT INTO SUNDAY MORNING.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ135-231730-
/O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.120224T0900Z-120225T0500Z/
PAMLICO SOUND-
425 AM EST THU FEB 23 2012

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

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY HAS ISSUED
A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO
MIDNIGHT EST FRIDAY NIGHT. 

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT LATE
  TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING.

* SEAS...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.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-231730-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120226T1700Z/
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-
425 AM EST THU FEB 23 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST INCREASING TO 20 TO 30 KNOTS LATE TONIGHT
  THROUGH FRIDAY...BECOMING WEST 15 TO 25 KNOTS FRIDAY NIGHT
  THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT.

* SEAS...5 TO 7 FEET...BUILDING TO 7 TO 10 FEET FRIDAY...THEN
  GRADUALLY SUBSIDING FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY. SEAS BRIEFLY
  REBUILD TO 5 TO 7 FEET SATURDAY NIGHT INTO SUNDAY MORNING.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ156-158-231730-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120225T1100Z/
S OF OCRACOKE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT NC OUT 20 NM-
S OF CAPE LOOKOUT TO N OF SURF CITY NC OUT 20 NM-
425 AM EST THU FEB 23 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST INCREASING TO 20 TO 30 KNOTS LATE TONIGHT
  THROUGH FRIDAY...BECOMING WEST 15 TO 25 KNOTS FRIDAY NIGHT
  THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT.

* SEAS...5 TO 7 FEET...BUILDING TO 6 TO 9 FEET FRIDAY...THEN
  GRADUALLY SUBSIDING FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY.

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.

&&

$$
489 
WHUS72 KMHX 231206
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
706 AM EST THU FEB 23 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CONDITIONS WILL LINGER THROUGH THE WEEK...

WINDS AND SEAS WILL SUBSIDE SLIGHTLY TODAY AS A DISTURBANCE MOVES
OFFSHORE BUT ANOTHER SYSTEM APPROACHING IS EXPECTED TO EXPAND
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CONDITIONS TO MOST WATERS LATE TONIGHT
THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...THEN WILL GRADUALLY SUBSIDE SATURDAY
NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING.

AMZ152-154-232200-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120226T1700Z/
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-
706 AM EST THU FEB 23 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST INCREASING TO 20 TO 30 KNOTS LATE TONIGHT 
  THROUGH FRIDAY...BECOMING WEST 15 TO 25 KNOTS FRIDAY NIGHT 
  THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT. 

* SEAS...5 TO 7 FEET...BUILDING TO 7 TO 10 FEET FRIDAY...THEN 
  GRADUALLY SUBSIDING FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY. SEAS BRIEFLY 
  REBUILD TO 5 TO 7 FEET SATURDAY NIGHT INTO SUNDAY MORNING. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ156-158-232200-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120225T1100Z/
S OF OCRACOKE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT NC OUT 20 NM-
S OF CAPE LOOKOUT TO N OF SURF CITY NC OUT 20 NM-
706 AM EST THU FEB 23 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST INCREASING TO 20 TO 30 KNOTS LATE TONIGHT 
  THROUGH FRIDAY...BECOMING WEST 15 TO 25 KNOTS FRIDAY NIGHT 
  THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT. 

* SEAS...5 TO 7 FEET...BUILDING TO 6 TO 9 FEET FRIDAY...THEN 
  GRADUALLY SUBSIDING FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-232200-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.120224T0900Z-120226T1700Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
706 AM EST THU FEB 23 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO
NOON EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 15 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KNOTS 
  LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY...BECOMING WEST 15 TO 25 KNOTS 
  FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT. 

* SEAS...BUILDING UP TO 4 TO 7 FEET LATE TONIGHT THROUGH 
  FRIDAY...GRADUALLY SUBSIDING FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY. SEAS 
  REBUILD TO 4 TO 6 FEET SATURDAY NIGHT INTO SUNDAY MORNING. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ135-232200-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.120224T0900Z-120225T0500Z/
PAMLICO SOUND-
706 AM EST THU FEB 23 2012

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

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT LATE 
  TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING. 

* SEAS...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.

&&

$$
373 
WHUS72 KMHX 232048
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
348 PM EST THU FEB 23 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CONDITIONS WILL LINGER THROUGH THE WEEK...

A STRONG SYSTEM WILL APPROACH THE WATERS TONIGHT AND CROSS THE
WATERS DURING THE LATER AFTERNOON AND EVENING ON FRIDAY. WINDS
AND SEAS WILL BE AT SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CRITERION TONIGHT. THE
FRONT WILL MOVE OUT OF THE WATERS FRIDAY NIGHT WITH WINDS AND SEAS
SUBSIDING SATURDAY NIGHT.

AMZ152-154-240500-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120226T1700Z/
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-
348 PM EST THU FEB 23 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST SUNDAY...

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

* SEAS...7 TO 10 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.

&&

$$

AMZ156-158-240500-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120225T1100Z/
S OF OCRACOKE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT NC OUT 20 NM-
S OF CAPE LOOKOUT TO N OF SURF CITY NC OUT 20 NM-
348 PM EST THU FEB 23 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
SATURDAY...

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

* SEAS...7 TO 10 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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-240500-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.120224T0900Z-120226T1700Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
348 PM EST THU FEB 23 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO
NOON EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...WEST 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 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.

&&

$$

AMZ135-240500-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.120224T0900Z-120225T0500Z/
PAMLICO SOUND-
348 PM EST THU FEB 23 2012

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

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT.

* SEAS...1 TO 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.

&&

$$
511 
WHUS72 KMHX 240024
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
724 PM EST THU FEB 23 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CONDITIONS WILL LINGER THROUGH THE WEEK...

A STRONG SYSTEM WILL APPROACH THE WATERS TONIGHT AND CROSS THE
WATERS DURING THE LATER AFTERNOON AND EVENING ON FRIDAY. WINDS
AND SEAS WILL BE AT SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CRITERIA TONIGHT...WITH
WINDS APPROACHING GALE FORCE OVER THE SOUTHERN AND CENTRAL WATERS
ON FRIDAY. THE FRONT WILL MOVE THROUGH THE WATERS FRIDAY NIGHT
WITH WINDS AND SEAS SUBSIDING SATURDAY NIGHT.

AMZ130-241030-
/O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.120224T1300Z-120225T0500Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-
724 PM EST THU FEB 23 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM FRIDAY TO MIDNIGHT
EST FRIDAY NIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY HAS ISSUED
A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM FRIDAY TO
MIDNIGHT EST FRIDAY NIGHT. 

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 20 TO 25 KT WITH A FEW GUSTS TO 30 KT.

* WAVES...2 TO 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.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-241030-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120226T1700Z/
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-
724 PM EST THU FEB 23 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 25 TO 30 KT WITH A FEW GALE FORCE GUSTS TO 35
  KT. WINDS WILL BE AT THEIR PEAK FRIDAY AFTERNOON.

* SEAS...7 TO 10 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.

&&

$$

AMZ156-158-241030-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120225T1100Z/
S OF OCRACOKE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT NC OUT 20 NM-
S OF CAPE LOOKOUT TO N OF SURF CITY NC OUT 20 NM-
724 PM EST THU FEB 23 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 KT WITH A FEW GALE FORCE GUSTS TO 35
  KT. WINDS WILL BE AT THEIR PEAK FRIDAY AFTERNOON.

* SEAS...7 TO 10 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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-241030-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.120224T0900Z-120226T1700Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
724 PM EST THU FEB 23 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO
NOON EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 KT WITH A FEW GALE FORCE GUSTS TO 35
  KT. WINDS WILL BE AT THEIR PEAK FRIDAY AFTERNOON.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ135-241030-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.120224T0900Z-120225T0500Z/
PAMLICO SOUND-
724 PM EST THU FEB 23 2012

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

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 20 TO 25 KT WITH A FEW GALE FORCE GUSTS UP TO
  35 KT FRIDAY AFTERNOON.

* 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.

&&

$$
588 
WHUS72 KMHX 240938
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
438 AM EST FRI FEB 24 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CONDITIONS WILL LINGER THROUGH THE WEEK...

A STRONG SYSTEM WILL APPROACH THE WATERS TODAY AND CROSS THE
WATERS THIS EVENING. WINDS AND SEAS WILL BE AT SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY CRITERIA TODAY...WITH WINDS APPROACHING GALE FORCE OVER
THE SOUTHERN AND CENTRAL WATERS THIS AFTERNOON. THE FRONT WILL
MOVE THROUGH THE WATERS THIS EVENING WITH WINDS AND SEAS GRADUALLY
SUBSIDING SATURDAY NIGHT.

AMZ156-158-241745-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120225T1600Z/
S OF OCRACOKE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT NC OUT 20 NM-
S OF CAPE LOOKOUT TO N OF SURF CITY NC OUT 20 NM-
438 AM EST FRI FEB 24 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 KT WITH A FEW GALE FORCE GUSTS TO 35
  KT. WINDS WILL PEAK THIS AFTERNOON.

* SEAS...7 TO 10 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.

&&

$$

AMZ135-241745-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120225T1300Z/
PAMLICO SOUND-
438 AM EST FRI FEB 24 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 20 TO 25 KT WITH A FEW GALE FORCE GUSTS UP TO
  35 KT THIS AFTERNOON.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ130-241745-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.120224T1300Z-120225T1300Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-
438 AM EST FRI FEB 24 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 20 TO 25 KT WITH A FEW GUSTS TO 30 KT.

* WAVES...2 TO 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.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-241745-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120226T1700Z/
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-
438 AM EST FRI FEB 24 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 25 TO 30 KT WITH A FEW GALE FORCE GUSTS TO 35
  KT. WINDS WILL PEAK THIS AFTERNOON.

* SEAS...7 TO 10 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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-241745-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120226T1700Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
438 AM EST FRI FEB 24 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 KT WITH A FEW GALE FORCE GUSTS TO 35
  KT. WINDS WILL PEAK THIS AFTERNOON.

* SEAS...4 TO 7 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.

&&

$$
702 
WHUS72 KMHX 241543 AAA
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
1043 AM EST FRI FEB 24 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CONDITIONS WILL LINGER THROUGH THE WEEK...

A STRONG SYSTEM WILL APPROACH THE WATERS TODAY AND CROSS THE
WATERS THIS EVENING. WINDS AND SEAS WILL BE AT SMALL CRAFT
ADVISORY CRITERIA TODAY...WITH WINDS APPROACHING GALE FORCE OVER
THE SOUTHERN AND CENTRAL WATERS THIS AFTERNOON. THE FRONT WILL
MOVE THROUGH THE WATERS THIS EVENING WITH WINDS AND SEAS
GRADUALLY SUBSIDING SATURDAY NIGHT.

AMZ152-154-250300-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120226T1700Z/
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-
1043 AM EST FRI FEB 24 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 25 TO 30 KT WITH A FEW GALE FORCE GUSTS TO 
  35 KT. WINDS WILL PEAK THIS AFTERNOON. 

* SEAS...7 TO 10 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.

&&

$$

AMZ156-158-250300-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120225T1600Z/
S OF OCRACOKE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT NC OUT 20 NM-
S OF CAPE LOOKOUT TO N OF SURF CITY NC OUT 20 NM-
1043 AM EST FRI FEB 24 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 KT WITH A FEW GALE FORCE GUSTS TO 
  35 KT. WINDS WILL PEAK THIS AFTERNOON. 

* SEAS...7 TO 10 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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-250300-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120226T1700Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
1043 AM EST FRI FEB 24 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 KT WITH A FEW GALE FORCE GUSTS TO 
  35 KT. WINDS WILL PEAK THIS AFTERNOON. 

* SEAS...4 TO 7 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.

&&

$$

AMZ135-250300-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120225T1300Z/
PAMLICO SOUND-
1043 AM EST FRI FEB 24 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 20 TO 25 KT WITH A FEW GALE FORCE GUSTS UP 
  TO 35 KT THIS AFTERNOON. 

* WAVES...2 TO 4 FEET WITH LOCALLY HIGH WAVES ACROSS EASTERN
  PORTIONS.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ130-250300-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120225T1300Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-
1043 AM EST FRI FEB 24 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 20 TO 25 KT WITH A FEW GUSTS TO 30 KT.

* WAVES...2 TO 3 FEET...WITH 4 FEET POSSIBLE ACROSS EASTERN
  PORTIONS.

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.

&&

$$
122 
WHUS72 KMHX 242352
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
652 PM EST FRI FEB 24 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CONDITIONS WILL LINGER THROUGH THE WEEK...

A STRONG COLD FRONT WILL MOVE THROUGH THE WATERS THIS EVENING.
WINDS WILL BECOME NORTHWEST BEHIND THE FRONT LATE THIS EVENING AND
OVERNIGHT...WITH WINDS AND SEAS GRADUALLY SUBSIDING SATURDAY
NIGHT.

AMZ156-158-250800-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120226T0900Z/
S OF OCRACOKE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT NC OUT 20 NM-
S OF CAPE LOOKOUT TO N OF SURF CITY NC OUT 20 NM-
652 PM EST FRI FEB 24 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 KT...BECOMING NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 KT
  LATE THIS EVENING AND OVERNIGHT. 

* SEAS...6 TO 9 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.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-250800-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120226T1700Z/
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-
652 PM EST FRI FEB 24 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 25 TO 30 KT...BECOMING NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 KT
  LATE THIS EVENING AND OVERNIGHT.

* SEAS...7 TO 10 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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-250800-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120226T1700Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
652 PM EST FRI FEB 24 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 KT WITH A FEW GALE FORCE GUSTS TO 
  35 KT. WINDS WILL PEAK THIS AFTERNOON. 

* SEAS...4 TO 7 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.

&&

$$

AMZ135-250800-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120225T1300Z/
PAMLICO SOUND-
652 PM EST FRI FEB 24 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT THIS
  EVENING...BECOMING NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 KT LATE THIS EVENING AND
  OVERNIGHT.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ130-250800-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120225T1300Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-
652 PM EST FRI FEB 24 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 20 TO 25 KT WITH A FEW GUSTS TO 30
  KT...BECOMING NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 KNOTS LATE THIS EVENING AND
  OVERNIGHT. 

* WAVES...2 TO 3 FEET...WITH 4 FEET POSSIBLE ACROSS EASTERN 
  PORTIONS. 

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.

&&

$$
158 
WHUS72 KMHX 250106
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
806 PM EST FRI FEB 24 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CONDITIONS WILL LINGER THROUGH THE WEEK...

A STRONG COLD FRONT WILL MOVE THROUGH THE WATERS THIS EVENING.
WINDS WILL BECOME NORTHWEST BEHIND THE FRONT LATE THIS EVENING
AND OVERNIGHT...WITH WINDS AND SEAS GRADUALLY SUBSIDING SATURDAY
NIGHT.

AMZ152-154-250915-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120226T1700Z/
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-
806 PM EST FRI FEB 24 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 25 TO 30 KT...BECOMING NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 KT 
  LATE THIS EVENING AND OVERNIGHT. 

* SEAS...7 TO 10 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.

&&

$$

AMZ156-158-250915-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120226T0900Z/
S OF OCRACOKE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT NC OUT 20 NM-
S OF CAPE LOOKOUT TO N OF SURF CITY NC OUT 20 NM-
806 PM EST FRI FEB 24 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 KT...BECOMING NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 KT 
  LATE THIS EVENING AND OVERNIGHT. 

* SEAS...6 TO 9 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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-250915-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120226T1700Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
806 PM EST FRI FEB 24 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 KT WITH A FEW GALE FORCE GUSTS TO 
  35 KT. WINDS WILL PEAK THIS AFTERNOON. 

* SEAS...4 TO 7 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.

&&

$$

AMZ135-250915-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120225T1300Z/
PAMLICO SOUND-
806 PM EST FRI FEB 24 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT THIS 
  EVENING...BECOMING NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 KT LATE THIS EVENING AND 
  OVERNIGHT. 

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ130-250915-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120225T1300Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-
806 PM EST FRI FEB 24 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 20 TO 25 KT WITH A FEW GUSTS TO 30 KT... 
  BECOMING NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 KNOTS LATE THIS EVENING AND 
  OVERNIGHT. 

* WAVES...2 TO 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.

&&

$$
764 
WHUS72 KMHX 250324
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
1024 PM EST FRI FEB 24 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CONDITIONS CONTINUE THROUGH THE WEEKEND..

A STRONG COLD FRONT WILL CONTINUE TO MOVE THROUGH THE WATERS TONIGHT.
WINDS WILL BECOME WEST TO NORTHWEST BEHIND THE FRONT LATE THIS
EVENING AND OVERNIGHT...WITH WINDS AND SEAS GRADUALLY SUBSIDING
SATURDAY NIGHT INTO SUNDAY.

AMZ135-251130-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120226T0500Z/
PAMLICO SOUND-
1024 PM EST FRI FEB 24 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST SATURDAY
NIGHT...

* WINDS...WEST TO NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 KNOTS.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ130-251130-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120226T0500Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-
1024 PM EST FRI FEB 24 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST SATURDAY
NIGHT...

* WINDS...WEST TO NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 KNOTS. 

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-251130-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120226T1700Z/
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-
1024 PM EST FRI FEB 24 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...WEST TO NORTHWEST 20 TO 30 KNOTS. 

* SEAS...7 TO 10 FEET...SUBSIDING TO 4 TO 6 FEET SATURDAY.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ156-158-251130-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120226T0900Z/
S OF OCRACOKE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT NC OUT 20 NM-
S OF CAPE LOOKOUT TO N OF SURF CITY NC OUT 20 NM-
1024 PM EST FRI FEB 24 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...WEST TO NORTHWEST 20 TO 30 KNOTS.

* SEAS...6 TO 9 FEET...SUBSIDING TO 4 TO 6 FEET SATURDAY.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-251130-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120226T1700Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
1024 PM EST FRI FEB 24 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...WEST TO NORTHWEST 20 TO 30 KNOTS.

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

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.

&&

$$
560 
WHUS72 KMHX 250645
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
145 AM EST SAT FEB 25 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CONDITIONS CONTINUE THROUGH THE WEEKEND..

A STRONG COLD FRONT WILL MOVE WELL OFFSHORE THROUGH THE REST OF
THE OVERNIGHT. STRONG WEST TO NORTHWEST WILL CONTINUE THROUGH
SATURDAY...WITH WINDS AND SEAS GRADUALLY SUBSIDING SATURDAY NIGHT 
INTO SUNDAY.

AMZ152-154-251445-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120226T1700Z/
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-
145 AM EST SAT FEB 25 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...WEST TO NORTHWEST 20 TO 30 KNOTS.

* SEAS...6 TO 9 FEET...SUBSIDING TO 4 TO 6 FEET SATURDAY.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ156-158-251445-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120226T0900Z/
S OF OCRACOKE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT NC OUT 20 NM-
S OF CAPE LOOKOUT TO N OF SURF CITY NC OUT 20 NM-
145 AM EST SAT FEB 25 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...WEST TO NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 30 KNOTS.

* SEAS...5 TO 8 FEET...SUBSIDING TO 4 TO 6 FEET SATURDAY.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-251445-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120226T1700Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
145 AM EST SAT FEB 25 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...WEST TO NORTHWEST 20 TO 30 KNOTS.

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

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.

&&

$$

AMZ135-251445-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120226T0500Z/
PAMLICO SOUND-
145 AM EST SAT FEB 25 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...

* WINDS...WEST TO NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 30 KNOTS.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ130-251445-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120226T0500Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-
145 AM EST SAT FEB 25 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...

* WINDS...WEST TO NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 30 KNOTS.

* 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.

&&

$$
067 
WHUS72 KMHX 250913
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
413 AM EST SAT FEB 25 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CONDITIONS CONTINUE INTO EARLY SUNDAY..

STRONG WEST TO NORTHWEST WILL CONTINUE TODAY AS HIGH PRESSURE
BUILDS IN FROM THE WEST. WINDS AND SEAS WILL GRADUALLY SUBSIDING
TONIGHT INTO SUNDAY.

AMZ152-154-252200-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120226T1500Z/
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-
413 AM EST SAT FEB 25 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...WEST TO NORTHWEST 20 TO 30 KNOTS. 

* SEAS...5 TO 7 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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-252200-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120226T1500Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
413 AM EST SAT FEB 25 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...WEST TO NORTHWEST 20 TO 30 KNOTS.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ156-158-252200-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120226T0900Z/
S OF OCRACOKE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT NC OUT 20 NM-
S OF CAPE LOOKOUT TO N OF SURF CITY NC OUT 20 NM-
413 AM EST SAT FEB 25 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...WEST TO NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 30 
  KNOTS.

* SEAS...5 TO 7 FEET...SUBSIDING TO 3 TO 5 FEET THIS AFTERNOON.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ135-252200-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120226T0500Z/
PAMLICO SOUND-
413 AM EST SAT FEB 25 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...

* WINDS...WEST TO NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 30 
  KNOTS.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ130-252200-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120226T0500Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-
413 AM EST SAT FEB 25 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...

* WINDS...WEST TO NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 30 
  KNOTS.

* 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.

&&

$$
643 
WHUS72 KMHX 252027
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
327 PM EST SAT FEB 25 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CONDITIONS CONTINUE INTO EARLY SUNDAY..

HIGH PRESSURE WILL BUILD IN FROM THE WEST TONIGHT AND WILL BE
CENTERED OVER THE AREA SUNDAY. WINDS AND SEAS WILL SUBSIDE
TONIGHT INTO SUNDAY.

AMZ152-154-261100-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120226T1200Z/
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-
327 PM EST SAT FEB 25 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 20 TO 30 KT DIMINISHING TO 15 TO 20 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.

&&

$$

AMZ156-158-260600-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120226T0600Z/
S OF OCRACOKE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT NC OUT 20 NM-
S OF CAPE LOOKOUT TO N OF SURF CITY NC OUT 20 NM-
327 PM EST SAT FEB 25 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 20 TO 30 KT DIMINISHING TO 10 TO 20 KT LATE.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-261100-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120226T1500Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
327 PM EST SAT FEB 25 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 KT DIMINISHING TO 15 TO 20 KT LATE.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ135-260500-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120226T0500Z/
PAMLICO SOUND-
327 PM EST SAT FEB 25 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 KT DIMINISHING TO 15 TO 20 KT LATE.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ130-260500-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120226T0500Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-
327 PM EST SAT FEB 25 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 KT DIMINISHING TO 10 TO 15 KT LATE.

* 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.

&&

$$
747 
WHUS72 KMHX 260014
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
714 PM EST SAT FEB 25 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CONDITIONS CONTINUE INTO EARLY SUNDAY..

HIGH PRESSURE WILL BUILD IN FROM THE WEST TONIGHT AND WILL BE
CENTERED OVER THE AREA SUNDAY. WINDS AND SEAS WILL SUBSIDE
TONIGHT INTO SUNDAY.

AMZ152-154-260815-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120226T1200Z/
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-
714 PM EST SAT FEB 25 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...WEST TO NORTHWEST 20 TO 30 KT DIMINISHING TO 15 TO 20
  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.

&&

$$

AMZ156-158-260600-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120226T0600Z/
S OF OCRACOKE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT NC OUT 20 NM-
S OF CAPE LOOKOUT TO N OF SURF CITY NC OUT 20 NM-
714 PM EST SAT FEB 25 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...WEST TO NORTHWEST 20 TO 30 KT DIMINISHING TO 10 TO 20 KT
  LATE.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-260815-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120226T1500Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
714 PM EST SAT FEB 25 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* WINDS...WEST TO NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 KT DIMINISHING TO 15 TO 20 KT
  LATE.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ135-260500-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120226T0500Z/
PAMLICO SOUND-
714 PM EST SAT FEB 25 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...

* WINDS...WEST TO NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 KT DIMINISHING TO 15 TO 20 KT
  LATE.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ130-260500-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120226T0500Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-
714 PM EST SAT FEB 25 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...

* WINDS...WEST TO NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 KT DIMINISHING TO 10 TO 15 KT
  LATE.

* 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.

&&

$$
670 
WHUS72 KMHX 260317
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
1017 PM EST SAT FEB 25 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CONDITIONS CONTINUE INTO EARLY SUNDAY..

HIGH PRESSURE WILL BUILD IN FROM THE WEST TONIGHT AND WILL BE
CENTERED OVER THE AREA SUNDAY. WINDS AND SEAS WILL SUBSIDE
TONIGHT INTO SUNDAY.

AMZ156-158-260900-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120226T0900Z/
S OF OCRACOKE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT NC OUT 20 NM-
S OF CAPE LOOKOUT TO N OF SURF CITY NC OUT 20 NM-
1017 PM EST SAT FEB 25 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 KT DIMINISHING TO 10 TO 20 KT LATE.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ135-260900-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120226T0900Z/
PAMLICO SOUND-
1017 PM EST SAT FEB 25 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 KT DIMINISHING TO 15 TO 20 KT LATE.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ130-260600-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120226T0600Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-
1017 PM EST SAT FEB 25 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 KT DIMINISHING TO 10 TO 15 KT LATE.

* WAVES...2 TO 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.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-261130-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120226T1200Z/
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-
1017 PM EST SAT FEB 25 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 20 TO 30 KT DIMINISHING TO 15 TO 20 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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-261130-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120226T1500Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
1017 PM EST SAT FEB 25 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 KT DIMINISHING TO 15 TO 20 KT LATE.

* 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.

&&

$$
766 
WHUS72 KMHX 260613
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
113 AM EST SUN FEB 26 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CONDITIONS CONTINUE INTO EARLY SUNDAY..

HIGH PRESSURE WILL BUILD IN FROM THE WEST TONIGHT AND WILL BE
CENTERED OVER THE AREA SUNDAY. WINDS AND SEAS WILL SUBSIDE
TONIGHT INTO SUNDAY.

AMZ130-260715-
/O.EXP.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120226T0600Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-
113 AM EST SUN FEB 26 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR THE ALBEMARLE SOUND HAS EXPIRED...

NORTHWEST WINDS HAVE DIMINISHED TO 15 TO 20 KNOTS LATE TONIGHT
AND WILL CONTINUE TO DIMINISH TO 10 KNOTS OR LESS BY THIS
AFTERNOON. 

$$

AMZ152-154-261200-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120226T1200Z/
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-
113 AM EST SUN FEB 26 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 KT DIMINISHING TO 15 TO 20 KT.

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

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.

&&

$$

AMZ156-158-260900-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120226T0900Z/
S OF OCRACOKE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT NC OUT 20 NM-
S OF CAPE LOOKOUT TO N OF SURF CITY NC OUT 20 NM-
113 AM EST SUN FEB 26 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST EARLY
THIS MORNING...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 KT DIMINISHING TO 10 TO 25 KT LATE.

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

&&

$$

AMZ150-261415-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120226T1500Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
113 AM EST SUN FEB 26 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 KT DIMINISHING TO 15 TO 20 KT LATE.

* SEAS...4 TO 6 FEET SUBSIDING TO 3 TO 5 FEET LATE THIS MORNING.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ135-260900-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120226T0900Z/
PAMLICO SOUND-
113 AM EST SUN FEB 26 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST EARLY
THIS MORNING...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 KT DIMINISHING TO 15 TO 20 KT LATE.

* 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.

&&

$$
852 
WHUS72 KMHX 260919
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
419 AM EST SUN FEB 26 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE THIS MORNING FOR
THE WATERS NORTH OF OCRACOKE INLET..

HIGH PRESSURE WILL CONTINUE TO BUILD OVER THE WATERS TODAY WITH
DIMINISHING WINDS AND SUBSIDING SEAS. 4 TO 6 FOOT SEAS OVER THE
OUTER CENTRAL AND NORTHERN WATERS EARLY THIS MORNING WILL SUBSIDE
TO 2 TO 4 FEET THIS AFTERNOON.

AMZ135-156-158-261030-
/O.EXP.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120226T0900Z/
PAMLICO SOUND-S OF OCRACOKE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT NC OUT 20 NM-
S OF CAPE LOOKOUT TO N OF SURF CITY NC OUT 20 NM-
419 AM EST SUN FEB 26 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED FOR THE PAMLICO SOUND AND THE
WATERS SOUTH OF OCRACOKE INLET...

WINDS HAVE DIMINISHED TO 15 TO 20 KNOTS AND SEAS HAVE SUBSIDED TO
3 TO 5 FEET SOUTH OF OCRACOKE INLET EARLY THIS MORNING. WINDS ARE
FORECAST TO DIMINISH TO 10 KNOTS OR LESS THIS AFTERNOON WITH SEAS
SUBSIDING TO 2 TO 3 FEET. 

$$

AMZ152-154-261500-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120226T1500Z/
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-
419 AM EST SUN FEB 26 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS...NORTH 15 TO 20 KT WITH A FEW GUSTS UP TO 25 KT
  DIMINISHING TO 10 KT THIS AFTERNOON.

* SEAS...4 TO 6 FEET SUBSIDING TO 3 TO 4 FEET THIS AFTERNOON.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-261500-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120226T1500Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
419 AM EST SUN FEB 26 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS...NORTH 15 TO 20 KT WITH A FEW GUSTS UP TO 25 KT
  DIMINISHING TO 10 KT THIS AFTERNOON.

* SEAS...4 TO 6 FEET SUBSIDING TO 3 TO 4 FEET THIS AFTERNOON.

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.

&&

$$
366 
WHUS72 KMHX 261517
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
1017 AM EST SUN FEB 26 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

AMZ150-152-154-261630-
/O.EXP.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-120226T1500Z/
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-
1017 AM EST SUN FEB 26 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

SEAS HAVE DIMINISHED BELOW 6 FEET AND WILL CONTINUE TO SUBSIDE
THIS AFTERNOON.

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this small craft advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC wrote its last area forecast discussion before this small craft advisory went out at Feb 20, 10:19 AM EST, 1 hour 36 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 20, 10:19 AM EST, 1 hour 36 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
1019 AM EST MON FEB 20 2012

.SYNOPSIS...
STRONG LOW PRESSURE WILL LIFT NORTHEAST AWAY FROM THE AREA TODAY.
HIGH PRESSURE WILL BUILD IN FROM THE WEST TONIGHT AND MOVE
OFFSHORE TUESDAY. THE HIGH WILL CONTINUE OFFSHORE WEDNESDAY AND
THURSDAY. A COLD FRONT WILL APPROACH FROM THE WEST FRIDAY AND MOVE
OFFSHORE FRIDAY NIGHT. HIGH PRESSURE WILL BUILD IN FROM THE WEST
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY.

&&

.NEAR TERM /TODAY/...
AS OF 10 AM MON...NO SIGNIFICANT CHANGES NEEDED TO ONGOING
FORECAST THIS MORNING. LATEST SFC ANALYSIS SHOWS 996MB LOW
PRESSURE SYSTEM ROUGHLY 4-500 MILES OFF THE NC/VA BORDER...WITH
HIGH PRESSURE BUILDING EASTWARD TO THE EASTERN US. ALLOWED WIND
ADVISORY TO EXPIRE FOR COASTAL AREAS EXCEPT OBX AT THIS
TIME...WILL KEEP HEADLINE GOING FOR NEXT FEW HOURS FOR THERE FOR
GUSTS. LOW LEVEL THICKNESS VALUES...N WINDS...AND SLOWLY CLEARING
SKIES SUPPORT HIGHS 45-50 DEGREES THIS AFTERNOON.

&&

.SHORT TERM /TONIGHT/...
AS OF 240 AM MON...HIGH PRESSURE BUILDING ON TOP OF THE AREA WILL
RESULT IN CLEAR SKIES WITH LIGHT NORTH WINDS BECOMING NORTHEAST
OVERNIGHT. WILL USE SLIGHTLY COLDER 00Z MAV LOW TEMPS OVER THE 00Z
MET LOWS.

&&

.LONG TERM /TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
AS OF 240 AM MON...HIGH PRES OVER THE REGION EARLY TUE WILL SLIDE
OFFSHORE THRU THE DAY. MDLS ALL SHOW INCREASING MOISTURE ALONG THE
CST WITH SOME SPOTTY PRECIP. WL CONT PREV FCST OF LOW CHC POPS CST
AS EXPECT ANY PRECIP WILL BE QUITE LIMITED AND MAINLY OVER WTR.
TEMPS WILL MODERATE TUE AS THICKNESSES INCREASE WITH SRLY WINDS
DEVELOPING...HIGHS MAINLY IN THE 55 TO 60 DGR RANGE. ZONAL FLOW
EXPECTED TUE NIGHT THRU THU WITH VERY WEAK IMPULSES CROSSING. BOTH
GFS AND ECMWF RATHER DRY WITH NO PRECIP OVER THE REGION SO
REMOVED POPS THIS PERIOD. TEMPS WILL BE WELL ABOVE NORMAL WITH
HIGHS INLAND 65 TO 70. STRONGER UPR TRF AND ASSOC COLD FRONT WILL
APPROACH THU NIGHT AND FRI. GFS/ECMWF AGAIN SIMILAR SHOWING INFLUX
OF DEEPER MOISTURE THU NIGHT AND ADDED CHC POPS. COLD FRONT
EXPECTED TO CROSS FRI EVENING. MDLS SHOW BULK OF HEAVIER QPF
STAYING NW OF REGION HOWEVER LOOKS LIKE ENOUGH FORCING TO CONT PREV
FCST OF CHC POPS FRI INTO FRI EVENING. GUSTY SW WINDS FRI WITH
CONT VERY MILD TEMPS NEAR 70 WARMER INLAND SPOTS. COOLER AND DRY
WEATHER SAT AND SUN AS UPR TRF PIVOTS THRU WITH HIGH PRES AT THE
SFC BUILDING IN FROM THE SW.

&&

.AVIATION /15Z MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
SHORT TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
AS OF 10 AM MON...PREDOMINATE VFR CONDITIONS EXPECTED THROUGH THE
TAF PERIOD. NORTH WINDS OF 15-20 KTS WILL DIMINISH TO 10-15 KTS
THIS AFTERNOON AS HIGH PRESSURE BUILDS IN FROM THE WEST.

LONG TERM /TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
AS OF 240 AM MON...MAINLY VFR TUE THRU THU. CANT RULE OUT SOME
LOWER CIGS TUE AS LOW LVL MOISTURE INCREASES AS HIGH SLIDES
OFFSHORE. MODERATE SW FLOW SHLD LIMIT AND FOG THREAT WED AND THU
MORN. DEEPER MOISTURE AHEAD OF APPROACHING UPR TRF/COLD FRONT WILL
LEAD TO SOME LOWER CIGS AND POSS VSBYS THU NIGHT AND FRI.

&&

.MARINE...
SHORT TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/
AS OF 10 AM MON...NO SIG CHANGES NEEDED TO PREVIOUS FORECAST AT
THIS TIME. LATEST OBS SHOW PREDOMINATE 20-30KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40
KT IN THE NORTHERN AND CENTRAL WATERS. WINDS WILL CONTINUE TO
DIMINISH THIS AFTERNOON AS LOW PRESSURE MOVES FURTHER E AND HIGH
BUILDS OVER THE AREA FROM THE W. GALE WARNINGS CONTINUE THROUGH
THIS AFTERNOON...BUT MAY BE ABLE TO CANCEL SLIGHTLY EARLY FOR
SOUNDS AND SOUTHERN WATERS AT NEXT UPDATE. SCA WILL BE NECESSARY
AFTER GALES EXPIRE.

LONG TERM /TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
AS OF 240 AM MON...OVERALL DOES NOT LOOK LIKE A GOOD WEEK FOR
BOATING. LINGERING SWELLS WILL KEEP SEAS ELEVATED EARLY TUE WITH SCA
LIKELY...ESPCLY CNTRL AND N. AS SWELL STARTS TO SUBSIDE LATER TUE
SRLY WINDS WILL INCREASE KEEPING SEAS CHOPPY...SEAS MAY DROP BELOW
6 FT LATER TUE OR TUE NIGHT. MODERATE SW WINDS OF CLOSE TO 20 KTS
EXPECTED WED AND THU BETWEEN HIGH PRES OFFSHORE AND FRONTAL ZONE
WELL TO THE NW. THESE WINDS WILL KEEP SEAS NEAR SCA LVLS OVER THE
OUTER WTRS S OF HAT. SW WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 20 TO 30 KTS FRI
AHEAD OF COLD FRONT WITH SEAS BUILDING TO AT LEAST 6 TO 8 FT.

&&

.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
AS OF 10 AM MON...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY CONTINUES THIS MORNING
WITH STRONG N WINDS PERSISTING...THOUGH BASED ON LATEST OBS WATER
LEVELS BEGINNING TO SUBSIDE QUICKLY. WILL CONTINUE CURRENT HIGH
SURF ADVISORY FOR THE OUTER BANKS NORTH OF CAPE HATTERAS THROUGH
THIS EVENING. LATEST RUN OF WAVEWATCH HAS SEAS VERY SIMILAR TO
PREVIOUS RUN. 8-FOOT BREAKERS EXPECTED IN THE SURF ZONE WITH SOME
MINOR BEACH EROSION AND OVERWASH. STRONG NORTH WINDS WILL PRODUCE
SOME MINOR WATER LEVEL RISES OF 1-2 FEET IN THE AREAS ADJACENT TO
PAMLICO SOUND.

&&

.MHX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NC...WIND ADVISORY UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON FOR NCZ103-104.
     COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON FOR
     NCZ093-095-103-104.
     HIGH SURF ADVISORY UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING FOR NCZ103.
MARINE...GALE WARNING UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON FOR AMZ130-135-156-
     158.
     GALE WARNING UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON FOR AMZ150-152-154.

&&

SYNOPSIS...HSA
NEAR TERM...HSA/CQD
SHORT TERM...HSA
LONG TERM...RF
AVIATION...RF/HSA/CQD
MARINE...RF/HSA/CQD
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...HSA/CQD
Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 20, 11:46 AM EST, 9 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK FOR EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
1146 AM EST MON FEB 20 2012

NCZ029-044>047-079>081-090>092-094-098-211700-
MARTIN-PITT-WASHINGTON-TYRRELL-MAINLAND DARE-GREENE-BEAUFORT-
MAINLAND HYDE-DUPLIN-LENOIR-JONES-PAMLICO-ONSLOW-
1146 AM EST MON FEB 20 2012

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

NCZ093-095-211700-
CRAVEN-CARTERET-
1146 AM EST MON FEB 20 2012

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT.

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

   COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

NCZ103-211700-
OUTER BANKS DARE-
1146 AM EST MON FEB 20 2012

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT.

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

   HIGH SURF ADVISORY.
   COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

The office that day

Everything else NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 19, 7:09 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMHXCarteret, Dare, Hyde, Tyrrell51 min
Feb 19, 7:18 PM ESTSpecial Marine WarningMHX57 min
Feb 19, 8:24 PM ESTSpecial Marine WarningMHX36 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.