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Small Craft Advisory 45, NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC

May 17, 2012

NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC issued this small craft advisory at May 17, 2012, 4:15 AM EDT. It took effect at May 17, 2012, 8:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 3 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
May 17, 2012, 4:15 AM EDT (08:15 UTC)
In effect from
May 17, 2012, 8:00 PM EDT
Expired
May 21, 2012, 3:52 AM EDT
In force
3 days
Issued by
NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC

The text

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

047 
WHUS72 KMHX 170815
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
415 AM EDT THU MAY 17 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORIES WILL DEVELOP TONIGHT...

.NORTHEAST WINDS WILL INCREASE TONIGHT AS LOW PRESSURE BEGINS TO
DEVELOP ALONG A FRONT OFFSHORE. WINDS WILL REMAIN GUSTY INTO
SATURDAY. 

AMZ130-135-172015-
/O.NEW.KMHX.SC.Y.0045.120518T0900Z-120519T0600Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-PAMLICO SOUND-
415 AM EDT THU MAY 17 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM FRIDAY TO 2 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY HAS ISSUED
A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM FRIDAY TO
2 AM EDT SATURDAY.

* WINDS...NORTHEAST INCREASING TO 15 TO 20 KT WITH FREQUENT GUSTS
  TO 25 KT.

* WAVES...BUILDING 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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-172015-
/O.NEW.KMHX.SC.Y.0045.120518T0300Z-120520T2100Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
415 AM EDT THU MAY 17 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM
EDT SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY HAS ISSUED
A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS
EVENING TO 5 PM EDT SUNDAY.

* WINDS...NORTHEAST INCREASING TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS TO 25 KT.

* SEAS...BUILDING TO 5 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.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-172015-
/O.NEW.KMHX.SC.Y.0045.120518T0300Z-120520T2100Z/
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-
415 AM EDT THU MAY 17 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM
EDT SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY HAS ISSUED
A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS
EVENING TO 5 PM EDT SUNDAY.

* WINDS...NORTHEAST INCREASING TO 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30
  KT.

* SEAS...BUILDING TO 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.

&&

$$

AMZ156-172015-
/O.NEW.KMHX.SC.Y.0045.120518T0600Z-120520T0400Z/
S OF OCRACOKE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT NC OUT 20 NM-
415 AM EDT THU MAY 17 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM FRIDAY TO MIDNIGHT
EDT SATURDAY NIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY HAS ISSUED
A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM FRIDAY TO
MIDNIGHT EDT SATURDAY NIGHT.

* WINDS...NORTHEAST INCREASING TO 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30
  KT.

* SEAS...BUILDING TO 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.

&&

$$

AMZ158-172015-
/O.NEW.KMHX.SC.Y.0045.120518T1000Z-120520T0400Z/
S OF CAPE LOOKOUT TO N OF SURF CITY NC OUT 20 NM-
415 AM EDT THU MAY 17 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM FRIDAY TO MIDNIGHT
EDT SATURDAY NIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY HAS ISSUED
A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM FRIDAY TO
MIDNIGHT EDT SATURDAY NIGHT.

* WINDS...NORTHEAST INCREASING TO 15 TO 25 KT.

* SEAS...BUILDING TO 4 TO 6 FEET OVER THE OUTER WATERS.

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.

&&

$$
15 follow-up statements
558 
WHUS72 KMHX 171949
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
349 PM EDT THU MAY 17 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORIES WILL DEVELOP TONIGHT...

.NORTHEAST WINDS WILL INCREASE TONIGHT AS LOW PRESSURE BEGINS TO
DEVELOP ALONG A FRONT OFFSHORE. WINDS WILL REMAIN GUSTY INTO
SUNDAY.

AMZ130-135-180400-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0045.120518T0900Z-120519T0600Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-PAMLICO SOUND-
349 PM EDT THU MAY 17 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM FRIDAY TO
2 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT.

* WAVES...BUILDING 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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-180400-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0045.120518T0300Z-120520T2100Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
349 PM EDT THU MAY 17 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 5 PM EDT SUNDAY...

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

* SEAS...5 TO 8 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.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-180400-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0045.120518T0300Z-120520T2100Z/
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-
349 PM EDT THU MAY 17 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 5 PM EDT SUNDAY...

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

&&

$$

AMZ156-180400-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0045.120518T0600Z-120520T0400Z/
S OF OCRACOKE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT NC OUT 20 NM-
349 PM EDT THU MAY 17 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM FRIDAY TO
MIDNIGHT EDT SATURDAY NIGHT...

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

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ158-180400-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0045.120518T1000Z-120520T0400Z/
S OF CAPE LOOKOUT TO N OF SURF CITY NC OUT 20 NM-
349 PM EDT THU MAY 17 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM FRIDAY TO
MIDNIGHT EDT SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT.

* SEAS...5 TO 8 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.

&&

$$
991 
WHUS72 KMHX 172300
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
700 PM EDT THU MAY 17 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CONDITIONS WILL DEVELOP TONIGHT...

.NORTHEAST WINDS WILL INCREASE TONIGHT AS LOW PRESSURE BEGINS TO
DEVELOP ALONG A FRONT OFFSHORE. WINDS WILL REMAIN GUSTY INTO
SUNDAY.

AMZ130-135-180900-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0045.120518T0300Z-120519T0600Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-PAMLICO SOUND-
700 PM EDT THU MAY 17 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
2 AM EDT SATURDAY...

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

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-180900-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0045.120518T0000Z-120520T2100Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
700 PM EDT THU MAY 17 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT.

* SEAS...5 TO 8 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.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-180900-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0045.120518T0000Z-120520T2100Z/
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-
700 PM EDT THU MAY 17 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 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.

&&

$$

AMZ156-180900-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0045.120518T0300Z-120520T0400Z/
S OF OCRACOKE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT NC OUT 20 NM-
700 PM EDT THU MAY 17 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
MIDNIGHT EDT SATURDAY NIGHT...

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

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ158-180900-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0045.120518T0600Z-120520T0400Z/
S OF CAPE LOOKOUT TO N OF SURF CITY NC OUT 20 NM-
700 PM EDT THU MAY 17 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM FRIDAY TO
MIDNIGHT EDT SATURDAY NIGHT...

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

* SEAS...5 TO 8 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.

&&

$$
488 
WHUS72 KMHX 180158
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
958 PM EDT THU MAY 17 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CONDITIONS EXPECTED INTO THE WEEKEND...

.NORTHEAST WINDS WILL INCREASE TONIGHT AS LOW PRESSURE DEVELOPS
ALONG A FRONT OFFSHORE. GUSTY NORTHEAST WINDS AND ELEVATED SEAS
WILL CONTINUE INTO SUNDAY.

AMZ130-135-181000-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0045.120518T0158Z-120519T0600Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-PAMLICO SOUND-
958 PM EDT THU MAY 17 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY...

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

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ156-181000-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0045.120518T0158Z-120520T0400Z/
S OF OCRACOKE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT NC OUT 20 NM-
958 PM EDT THU MAY 17 2012

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ158-181000-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0045.120518T0400Z-120520T0400Z/
S OF CAPE LOOKOUT TO N OF SURF CITY NC OUT 20 NM-
958 PM EDT THU MAY 17 2012

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

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

* SEAS...5 TO 8 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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-181000-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-120520T2100Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
958 PM EDT THU MAY 17 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT.

* SEAS...5 TO 8 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.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-181000-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-120520T2100Z/
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-
958 PM EDT THU MAY 17 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 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.

&&

$$
149 
WHUS72 KMHX 180824
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
424 AM EDT FRI MAY 18 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CONDITIONS EXPECTED INTO THE WEEKEND...

.NORTHEAST WINDS WILL INCREASE TODAY AS LOW PRESSURE DEEPENS ALONG
A FRONT OFFSHORE. GUSTY NORTHEAST WINDS AND ELEVATED SEAS WILL
CONTINUE INTO SUNDAY.

AMZ150-181630-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-120520T2200Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
424 AM EDT FRI MAY 18 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SUNDAY...

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

* SEAS...5 TO 8 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.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-181630-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-120520T2200Z/
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-
424 AM EDT FRI MAY 18 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SUNDAY...

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

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ156-181630-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-120520T1700Z/
S OF OCRACOKE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT NC OUT 20 NM-
424 AM EDT FRI MAY 18 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS...NORTH 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.

&&

$$

AMZ158-181630-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-120520T1700Z/
S OF CAPE LOOKOUT TO N OF SURF CITY NC OUT 20 NM-
424 AM EDT FRI MAY 18 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT.

* SEAS...3 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ130-135-181630-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-120519T0600Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-PAMLICO SOUND-
424 AM EDT FRI MAY 18 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WINDS...NORTH 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT.

* 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.

&&

$$
207 
WHUS72 KMHX 181943
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
343 PM EDT FRI MAY 18 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CONDITIONS EXPECTED INTO THE WEEKEND...

.NORTHEAST WINDS WILL INCREASE THROUGH SATURDAY AS LOW PRESSURE
DEEPENS ALONG A FRONT OFFSHORE. GUSTY NORTHEAST WINDS AND ELEVATED
SEAS WILL CONTINUE INTO SUNDAY NIGHT.

AMZ130-135-190345-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-120520T0600Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-PAMLICO SOUND-
343 PM EDT FRI MAY 18 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS...NORTH 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-190345-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-120521T0600Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
343 PM EDT FRI MAY 18 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT MONDAY...

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

* SEAS...5 TO 8 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.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-190345-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-120521T0600Z/
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-
343 PM EDT FRI MAY 18 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT MONDAY...

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

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ156-190345-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-120520T1700Z/
S OF OCRACOKE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT NC OUT 20 NM-
343 PM EDT FRI MAY 18 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS...NORTH 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.

&&

$$

AMZ158-190345-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-120520T1700Z/
S OF CAPE LOOKOUT TO N OF SURF CITY NC OUT 20 NM-
343 PM EDT FRI MAY 18 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 15 TO 20 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.

&&

$$
824 
WHUS72 KMHX 190237
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
1037 PM EDT FRI MAY 18 2012

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

.NORTHEAST WINDS WILL INCREASE THROUGH SATURDAY AS LOW PRESSURE
DEEPENS ALONG A FRONT JUST OFF THE NC COAST. GUSTY NORTHEAST
WINDS AND ELEVATED SEAS WILL CONTINUE INTO SUNDAY NIGHT.

AMZ130-135-191045-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-120520T0600Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-PAMLICO SOUND-
1037 PM EDT FRI MAY 18 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS...NORTH 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT MAINLY FOR
  EASTERN PORTIONS.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-191045-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-120521T0600Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
1037 PM EDT FRI MAY 18 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT MONDAY...

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

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-191045-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-120521T0600Z/
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-
1037 PM EDT FRI MAY 18 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT MONDAY...

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

&&

$$

AMZ156-191045-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-120520T1700Z/
S OF OCRACOKE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT NC OUT 20 NM-
1037 PM EDT FRI MAY 18 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT SUNDAY...

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

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ158-191045-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-120520T1700Z/
S OF CAPE LOOKOUT TO N OF SURF CITY NC OUT 20 NM-
1037 PM EDT FRI MAY 18 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 15 TO 20 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.

&&

$$
431 
WHUS72 KMHX 190815
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
415 AM EDT SAT MAY 19 2012

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

.NORTHEAST WINDS WILL INCREASE THROUGH TODAY AS LOW PRESSURE
DEEPENS ALONG A FRONT JUST OFF THE NC COAST. GUSTY NORTHEAST WINDS
AND ELEVATED SEAS WILL CONTINUE INTO SUNDAY NIGHT.

AMZ130-135-191615-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-120520T0600Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-PAMLICO SOUND-
415 AM EDT SAT MAY 19 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...

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

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-191615-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-120521T0600Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
415 AM EDT SAT MAY 19 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT MONDAY...

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

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-191615-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-120521T0600Z/
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-
415 AM EDT SAT MAY 19 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT MONDAY...

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

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ156-191615-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-120520T1700Z/
S OF OCRACOKE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT NC OUT 20 NM-
415 AM EDT SAT MAY 19 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT SUNDAY...

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

* SEAS...5 TO 8 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ158-191615-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-120520T1700Z/
S OF CAPE LOOKOUT TO N OF SURF CITY NC OUT 20 NM-
415 AM EDT SAT MAY 19 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT SUNDAY...

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

* SEAS...5 TO 8 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.

&&

$$
878 
WHUS72 KMHX 191950
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
350 PM EDT SAT MAY 19 2012

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

.NORTHEAST WINDS WILL INCREASE THROUGH TODAY AS LOW PRESSURE
DEEPENS ALONG A FRONT JUST OFF THE NC COAST. GUSTY NORTHEAST
WINDS AND ELEVATED SEAS WILL CONTINUE INTO SUNDAY NIGHT.

AMZ130-135-200400-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-120520T0600Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-PAMLICO SOUND-
350 PM EDT SAT MAY 19 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...

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

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-200400-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-120521T0600Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
350 PM EDT SAT MAY 19 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT MONDAY...

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

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-200400-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-120521T0600Z/
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-
350 PM EDT SAT MAY 19 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT MONDAY...

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

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ156-200400-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-120520T1700Z/
S OF OCRACOKE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT NC OUT 20 NM-
350 PM EDT SAT MAY 19 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT SUNDAY...

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

* SEAS...5 TO 8 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ158-200400-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-120520T1700Z/
S OF CAPE LOOKOUT TO N OF SURF CITY NC OUT 20 NM-
350 PM EDT SAT MAY 19 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT SUNDAY...

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

* SEAS...5 TO 8 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.

&&

$$
551 
WHUS72 KMHX 200433
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
1233 AM EDT SUN MAY 20 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CONDITIONS CONTINUE FOR THE COASTAL
WATERS...

.WINDS WILL BE GRADUALLY DECREASING LATE TONIGHT INTO SUNDAY
HOWEVER SEAS WILL ONLY SLOWLY SUBSIDE BELOW 6 FEET.

AMZ130-135-200545-
/O.CAN.KMHX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-120520T0600Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-PAMLICO SOUND-
1233 AM EDT SUN MAY 20 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

WINDS HAVE DIMINISHED BELOW 25 KNOTS.

$$

AMZ150-201245-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-120521T0600Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
1233 AM EDT SUN MAY 20 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 15 TO 25 KT.

* SEAS...7 TO 10 FEET...WILL DROP BELOW 6 FT LATE SUNDAY NIGHT.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-201245-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-120521T0600Z/
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-
1233 AM EDT SUN MAY 20 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 15 TO 25 KT.

* SEAS...6 TO 9 FEET...WILL DROP BELOW 6 FEET LATE SUNDAY NIGHT.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ156-201245-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-120520T1700Z/
S OF OCRACOKE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT NC OUT 20 NM-
1233 AM EDT SUN MAY 20 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...NORTH 15 TO 25 KT.

* SEAS...4 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ158-201245-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-120520T1700Z/
S OF CAPE LOOKOUT TO N OF SURF CITY NC OUT 20 NM-
1233 AM EDT SUN MAY 20 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...NORTH 15 TO 20 KT.

* SEAS...4 TO 6 FEET FAR OUTER WATERS.

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.

&&

$$
812 
WHUS72 KMHX 200739
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
339 AM EDT SUN MAY 20 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CONDITIONS CONTINUE FOR THE COASTAL
WATERS...

.SEAS WILL SLOWLY SUBSIDE BELOW 6 FEET EARLY TODAY OVER THE
SOUTHERN WATERS THEN TONIGHT FURTHER NORTH. 

AMZ156-201100-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-120520T1100Z/
S OF OCRACOKE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT NC OUT 20 NM-
339 AM EDT SUN MAY 20 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS...NORTH 15 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.

&&

$$

AMZ158-201100-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-120520T1100Z/
S OF CAPE LOOKOUT TO N OF SURF CITY NC OUT 20 NM-
339 AM EDT SUN MAY 20 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS...NORTH 15 KT.

* SEAS...4 TO 6 FEET FAR OUTER WATERS.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-202000-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-120521T0600Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
339 AM EDT SUN MAY 20 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 15 KT.

* SEAS...7 TO 9 FEET...WILL SUBSIDE BELOW 6 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.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-202000-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-120521T0600Z/
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-
339 AM EDT SUN MAY 20 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 15 KT.

* SEAS...6 TO 9 FEET...WILL SUBSIDE BELOW 6 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.

&&

$$
166 
WHUS72 KMHX 200959
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
559 AM EDT SUN MAY 20 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CONDITIONS CONTINUE FOR THE COASTAL
WATERS...

.SEAS WILL SLOWLY SUBSIDE BELOW 6 FEET EARLY TODAY OVER THE
SOUTHERN WATERS THEN TONIGHT FURTHER NORTH.

AMZ158-201100-
/O.CAN.KMHX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-120520T1100Z/
S OF CAPE LOOKOUT TO N OF SURF CITY NC OUT 20 NM-
559 AM EDT SUN MAY 20 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

WINDS AND SEAS HAVE SUBSIDED BELOW SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CRITERIA.

$$

AMZ156-201700-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-120520T1700Z/
S OF OCRACOKE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT NC OUT 20 NM-
559 AM EDT SUN MAY 20 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...NORTH 10 TO 15 KT.

* SEAS...5 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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-202000-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-120521T0600Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
559 AM EDT SUN MAY 20 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 15 KT.

* SEAS...6 TO 9 FEET...SUBSIDING BELOW 6 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.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-202000-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-120521T0600Z/
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-
559 AM EDT SUN MAY 20 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 15 KT.

* SEAS...6 TO 9 FEET...SUBSIDING BELOW 6 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.

&&

$$
155 
WHUS72 KMHX 201502
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
1102 AM EDT SUN MAY 20 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CONDITIONS CONTINUE FOR THE COASTAL
WATERS...

.SEAS WILL SLOWLY SUBSIDE BELOW 6 FEET EARLY TODAY OVER THE
SOUTHERN WATERS THEN TONIGHT FURTHER NORTH.

AMZ156-201615-
/O.CAN.KMHX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-120520T1700Z/
S OF OCRACOKE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT NC OUT 20 NM-
1102 AM EDT SUN MAY 20 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

SEAS HAVE SUBSIDED TO 3-5 FT.

$$

AMZ150-202315-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-120521T0600Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
1102 AM EDT SUN MAY 20 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 15 KT.

* SEAS...6 TO 8 FEET...SUBSIDING BELOW 6 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.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-202315-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-120521T0600Z/
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-
1102 AM EDT SUN MAY 20 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 15 KT.

* SEAS...6 TO 8 FEET...SUBSIDING BELOW 6 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.

&&

$$
473 
WHUS72 KMHX 202010
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
410 PM EDT SUN MAY 20 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CONDITIONS CONTINUE FOR THE COASTAL
WATERS...

.SEAS WILL SLOWLY SUBSIDE BELOW 6 FEET EARLY TODAY OVER THE
SOUTHERN WATERS THEN TONIGHT FURTHER NORTH.

AMZ150-210415-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-120521T0600Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
410 PM EDT SUN MAY 20 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 10 TO 15 KT.

* SEAS...6 TO 8 FEET...SUBSIDING BELOW 6 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.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-210415-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-120521T0600Z/
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-
410 PM EDT SUN MAY 20 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 10 TO 15 KT.

* SEAS...6 TO 8 FEET...SUBSIDING BELOW 6 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.

&&

$$
025 
WHUS72 KMHX 210138
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
938 PM EDT SUN MAY 20 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CONDITIONS CONTINUE FOR THE COASTAL
WATERS...

.ROUGH SEAS OF UP TO 6 FEET WILL CONTINUE FROM OCRACOKE NORTH TO
CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT THROUGH EARLY MONDAY MORNING.

AMZ150-211200-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-120521T1200Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
938 PM EDT SUN MAY 20 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 10 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.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-211200-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-120521T1200Z/
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-
938 PM EDT SUN MAY 20 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHEAST 10 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.

&&

$$
957 
WHUS72 KMHX 210752
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
352 AM EDT MON MAY 21 2012

...ROUGH SEAS IN EXCESS OF 6 FEET WILL BE POSSIBLE VERY LATE
TONIGHT AND TUESDAY AS SWELL FROM TROPICAL STORM ALBERTO COULD
AFFECT THE NORTH CAROLINA WATERS...

.TROPICAL STORM ALBERTO IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN LIFTING TO THE
NORTHEAST MOVING OFF OF THE NORTH CAROLINA COAST LATE TONIGHT AND
TUESDAY. SWELL FROM THE STORM COULD REACH IN EXCESS OF 6 FEET AND
AFFECT THE WATERS LATE TONIGHT AND TUESDAY. PLEASE REFER TO THE
LATEST ADVISORIES FROM THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER FOR THE
LATEST ON TROPICAL STORM ALBERTO.

AMZ150-152-154-210900-
/O.CAN.KMHX.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-120521T1200Z/
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-
352 AM EDT MON MAY 21 2012

...THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR THE CENTRAL AND NORTHERN WATERS IS
CANCELLED...

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

RESIDUAL EASTERLY SWELL HAS SUBSIDED TO 3 TO 5 FEET EARLY THIS
MORNING. THIS SWELL COULD BUILD BACK UP TO OVER 6 FEET LATE
TONIGHT AND TUESDAY DEPENDING ON THE TRACK AND STRENGTH OF
TROPICAL STORM ALBERTO WHICH IS FORECAST TO TRACK OFF OF THE NORTH
CAROLINA COAST. PLEASE REFER TO THE LATEST ADVISORIES FROM THE
NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER FOR THE LATEST ON ALBERTO. 

$$

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 May 17, 3:58 AM EDT, 17 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, May 17, 3:58 AM EDT, 17 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
358 AM EDT THU MAY 17 2012

.SYNOPSIS...
A COLD FRONT WILL MOVE OFFSHORE TODAY. LOW PRESSURE WILL DEVELOP
ALONG THE FRONT TONIGHT AND FRIDAY THEN LINGER JUST OFF THE COAST OVER
THE WEEKEND. THE LOW WILL FINALLY DRIFT NORTH OF THE REGION EARLY
NEXT WEEK.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TODAY/...
AS OF 335 AM THU...VSBYS CONT AROUND 1/4 MILE OVER SRN COASTAL
PLAIN SO WILL ISSUE A DENSE FOG ADVISORY FOR THESE COUNTIES UNTIL
12Z. WL MONITOR TRENDS FURTHER N AND ADD IF VSBYS START TO GO
DOWN.

COLD FRONT WILL CROSS THE REGION TODAY AS UPR TRF/LOW REMAINS TO
THE W. ATMS WILL REMAIN VERY MOIST WITH PRECIP WTR VALUES AOA 1.5
INCHES ALONG THE CST. DESPITE NE FLOW DEVELOPING IN WAKE OF FRONT
ALL GUIDANCE SHOWS SOME INSTAB ESPCLY SRN TIER SO WILL KEEP
MENTION OF THUNDER IN. BASED ON MDLS AND QPF FROM HPC HAVE LIKELY
POPS OVER GOOD CHUNK OF THE AREA TODAY WITH CHC DEEP INLAND WHERE
MOISTURE IS A BIT LESS. WITH WEAK INSTAB NOT EXPECTING MUCH OF A
SEVERE THREAT HOWEVER WILL HAVE LOCALLY HEAVY DOWNPOURS AS STORMS
WILL BE MOVING SLOWLY. EXPECT CONSIDERABLE CLOUDS HOWEVER WILL
ONLY NEED SOME BRIEF SUN TO GET HIGHS WELL INTO THE 70S INLAND
WITH MID 70S OBX.

&&

.SHORT TERM /TONIGHT/...
AS OF 245 AM THU...AS MID/UPR TRF APPROACHES THE CST SFC LOW PRES
DEVELOP ALONG THE FRONT OFFSHORE TONIGHT. DEEP MOISTURE WILL CONT
ALONG THE CST AND CONT LIKELY POPS IMD CST TAPERING TO NO POPS NW
SECTIONS WHERE ATMS WILL BE QUITE A BIT DRIER. CONFINED THUNDER TO
CSTL WTRS TONIGHT AS INSTAB OVER LANDS DISSIPATES BY EVENING.
CLOUDS WILL LIMIT TEMP DROP WITH LOWS RANGING FROM MID 50S COOLER
INLAND SPOTS TO LOWER 60S BEACHES.

&&

.LONG TERM /FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
AS OF 3 AM THURSDAY...00Z MODELS CONTINUE TO HAVE DIFFERING
SOLUTIONS FOR EVOLUTION OF UPR LOW/TROF ALONG SE US COAST OVER
WEEKEND...AND RESULTANT SFC LOW DEVELOPMENT AND MOVEMENT. NAM
APPEARS TO BE OVERDONE WITH UPR LOW DEVELOPING MORE ALONG ERN NC
COAST FRI NIGHT...WITH SFC LOW CLOSER TO COAST AND MOVING INTO NE NC
SAT NIGHT. GFS CONTINUES TO INDICATE MORE ELONGATED SW-NE UPR LOW
ALONG COAST...AND HAS TRENDED W WITH SFC LOW DEVELOPMENT AND
TRACK...AND IS SIMILAR TO UKMET AND INCOMING ECMWF. LATER SOLUTIONS
ARE IN LINE WITH PREVIOUS FCST THINKING FOR FRI-MON...AND MADE ONLY
MINOR ADJUSTMENTS WITH LOW CHC POPS MAINLY ERN HALF OF AREA THROUGH
THAT PERIOD.

UPR TROF FCST TO WEAKEN AND MOVE OUT OF AREA MON INTO TUE AS ANOTHER
SHRT WV TROF APPROACHES FROM W...BUT ENOUGH LINGERING MSTR AND
INSTABILITY FOR 20 POPS TUE-WED WHICH BLENDS WELL WITH SURROUNDING
FORECASTS.

MAX TEMPS MAINLY IN 70S FOR FRI-SUN...WARMING BACK INTO LOW-MID 80S
MON-WED.

&&

.AVIATION /06Z THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
SHORT TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
AS OF 1235 AM THU...ANOTHER TOUGH AVIATION FORECAST. LOW LVLS
SATURATED WITH LIGHT WINDS JUST AHEAD OF FRONT. WITH ANY CLEARING
WILL SEE FOG AND STRATUS DVLP...ALREADY SEE SOME AT OAJ AND ISO.
WOULD EXPECT ALL SITES TO AT LEAST OCNLY BOUNCE DOWN TO IFR OR WORSE
THRU DAYBREAK. AS COLD FRONT MOVES THRU DURING MORN WILL PROB CONT
TO HAVE AT LEAST MVFR CIGS AND EXPECT DECENT CVRG OF SHRA AND POSS A
FEW TSRA INTO THE EVENING WITH UPR TRF TO THE W. ANY SHRA OR STORM
COULD BRIEFLY LEAD TO IFR.  PRECIP SHLD GRAD END FOR INLAND SITES
TONIGHT HOWEVER MOIST NE FLOW WILL LEAD TO REDUCED CIGS...FOR NOW
THINK MAINLY IN MVFR RANGE.

LONG TERM /FRIDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
AS OF 300 AM THURSDAY...UNSETTLED CONDITIONS EXPECTED DURING PERIOD
WITH UPR LOW/TROF LINGERING ALONG COAST. HIGHER PROBABILITIES OF
LOWER CIGS/VSBYS WITH SHOWERS/TSTMS WILL BE AT KEWN AND KOAJ...BUT
KPGV AND KISO COULD SEE SOME LOWER CIGS WITH LATE NIGHT/EARLY
MORNING STRATUS.

&&

.MARINE...
SHORT TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
AS OF 245 AM THU...WINDS WILL BECOME N/NE THIS MORNING AS FRONT
MOVES OFFSHORE. GRDNT WL TIGHTEN A BIT THIS AFTN AND EXPECT CNTRL
AND NRN WTRS TO SEE WINDS OF 15 TO 20 KTS THIS AFTN WITH SEAS
BUILDING TO 4 TO 5 FT. NE WINDS CONT TO INCREASE TONIGHT WITH
SUSTAINED WINDS AROUND 20 KTS WITH GUSTS TO 25 KTS. AS WINDS
INCREASE SEAS WILL GRAD BUILD TO 6 FT OVER THE OUTER WTRS LATE
TONIGHT...MAY EVEN REACH 7 FT FAR OUTER CNTRL WTRS. WILL START SCA
FOR ALL WTRS AT VARIOUS TIMES TONIGHT AS WINDS AND SEAS INCREASE.

LONG TERM /FRIDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
AS OF 300 AM THURSDAY...HIGH PRESSURE EXTNEDING OVER AREA FROM N AND
LOW PRESSURE MOVING ALONG STALLED FRONTAL BNDRY OFFSHORE WILL LEAD
TO PERIOD OF MODERATE TO OCNLY STRONG NE FLOW FRI INTO SAT. GUSTS TO
AROUND 25 KT WILL DIMINISH FRI NIGHT...BUT HIGHER SEAS WILL PERSIST
OUTER WATERS INTO SAT NIGHT AND SUNDAY.

TRACK AND TIMING OF SFC LOW STILL SOMEWHAT UNCERTAIN DUE TO MODEL
DIFFERENCES...BUT BLEND OF GFS AND ECMWF GENERALLY IN LINE WITH
PREVIOUS FCST THINKING.

&&

.MHX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NC...DENSE FOG ADVISORY UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING FOR NCZ090>092-
     098.
MARINE...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 5 AM FRIDAY TO 2 AM EDT SATURDAY FOR
     AMZ130-135.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM EDT
     SUNDAY FOR AMZ150-152-154.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 2 AM FRIDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT SATURDAY
     NIGHT FOR AMZ156.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 6 AM FRIDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT SATURDAY
     NIGHT FOR AMZ158.

&&

SYNOPSIS...RF
NEAR TERM...RF
SHORT TERM...RF
LONG TERM...JBM
AVIATION...JBM/RF
MARINE...JBM/RF
Hazardous weather outlook, May 17, 3:44 AM EDT, 31 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK FOR EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
344 AM EDT THU MAY 17 2012

NCZ029-044>047-079-103-104-180745-
MARTIN-PITT-WASHINGTON-TYRRELL-MAINLAND DARE-GREENE-OUTER BANKS DARE-
OUTER BANKS HYDE-
344 AM EDT THU MAY 17 2012

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

NCZ080-081-093>095-180745-
BEAUFORT-MAINLAND HYDE-CRAVEN-PAMLICO-CARTERET-
344 AM EDT THU MAY 17 2012

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

SLOW MOVING SHOWERS AND SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS WILL DEVELOP TODAY.
SOME WILL DROP VERY HEAVY RAIN IN SPOTS WITH MINOR LOCALIZED
FLOODING POSSIBLE. SMALL HAIL AND GUSTY WINDS WILL ALSO BE
POSSIBLE WITH THE STRONGER STORMS.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

NCZ090>092-098-180745-
DUPLIN-LENOIR-JONES-ONSLOW-
344 AM EDT THU MAY 17 2012

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

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

   DENSE FOG ADVISORY.

SLOW MOVING SHOWERS AND SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS WILL DEVELOP TODAY.
SOME WILL DROP VERY HEAVY RAIN IN SPOTS WITH MINOR LOCALIZED
FLOODING POSSIBLE. SMALL HAIL AND GUSTY WINDS WILL ALSO BE
POSSIBLE WITH THE STRONGER STORMS.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, May 16, 11:24 PM EDT, 4 hours 51 minutes before
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
1124 PM EDT WED MAY 16 2012

NCZ080-093>095-170415-
BEAUFORT-CARTERET-CRAVEN-PAMLICO-
1124 PM EDT WED MAY 16 2012

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL MOVE ACROSS PAMLICO...CRAVEN...BEAUFORT
AND CARTERET COUNTIES THROUGH 1215 AM EDT...

AT 1120 PM EDT...DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A LINE OF STRONG
THUNDERSTORMS ALONG A LINE EXTENDING FROM STONEWALL TO HAVELOCK...OR
ALONG A LINE EXTENDING FROM 16 MILES EAST OF JAMES CITY TO
HAVELOCK...MOVING NORTHEAST AT 15 MPH. REPEATING STORMS WITH HEAVY
DOWNPOURS MAY PRODUCE 1 TO 2 INCHES OF RAINFALL FROM HAVELOCK TO
BAYBORO THROUGH 1 AM EDT.

LOCATIONS IN THE PATH OF THESE STORMS INCLUDE...HAVELOCK...MARIBEL...
NORTH HARLOWE...CHERRY BRANCH...BACHELOR...VANDEMERE.

HAZARDS INCLUDE...
PEA SIZE HAIL.
GUSTY WINDS OF 30 TO 40 MPH.
DEADLY CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING.
HEAVY RAINFALL AND MINOR FLOODING.

THESE STORMS WILL PRODUCE HEAVY RAINFALL...WHICH WILL CAUSE MINOR
FLOODING OF LOW LYING AREAS INCLUDING DITCHES...CREEKS...ROADWAYS AND
AREAS OF POOR DRAINAGE. AVOID THESE AREAS AND DO NOT CROSS FLOODED
ROADS. MOTORISTS SHOULD ALSO REDUCE DRIVING SPEEDS TO AVOID
HYDROPLANING.

&&

LAT...LON 3484 7703 3501 7697 3495 7681 3505 7696
      3523 7690 3532 7648 3523 7654 3519 7653
      3517 7662 3518 7657 3515 7655 3507 7659
      3496 7681 3495 7681 3493 7673 3499 7671
      3500 7663 3483 7670
TIME...MOT...LOC 0320Z 220DEG 14KT 3513 7674 3488 7691

10

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 16, 8:23 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMHX52 min
May 16, 8:25 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMHX35 min
May 17, 3:50 AM EDTDense Fog AdvisoryMHXBeaufort, Duplin, Greene, Jones, Lenoir, Martin and 2 more5 hr

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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.