Gale Warning 25, NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC

614 
WHUS72 KMHX 282323
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
623 PM EST WED DEC 28 2016

...STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEAS EXPECTED THURSDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH FRIDAY...

.FREQUENT GALE FORCE WIND GUSTS ARE LIKELY ACROSS THE COASTAL
WATERS AND SOUNDS THURSDAY AFTERNOON AND WILL PERSIST INTO FRIDAY
AS A STRONG COLD FRONT CROSSES THE WATERS. SEAS WILL BUILD TO
7 TO 11 FEET THURSDAY AFTERNOON AND THURSDAY NIGHT ACROSS THE
OUTER COASTAL WATERS. WINDS WILL SUBSIDE BELOW GALE FORCE ON
FRIDAY EVENING THOUGH SEAS WILL LINGER ABOVE 6 FEET THROUGH LATE
FRIDAY NIGHT.

AMZ152-154-156-158-291130-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0025.161229T1700Z-161231T0800Z/
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-
623 PM EST WED DEC 28 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY TO 3 AM EST
SATURDAY...

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

* SEAS...7 TO 11 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ150-291130-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0025.161229T2300Z-161231T0100Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
623 PM EST WED DEC 28 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THURSDAY TO 8 PM EST
FRIDAY...

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

* SEAS...4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ135-291130-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0025.161230T0000Z-161231T0100Z/
PAMLICO SOUND-
623 PM EST WED DEC 28 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THURSDAY TO 8 PM EST
FRIDAY...

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

* WAVES...2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ130-131-291130-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0125.161229T1800Z-161231T0400Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-ALLIGATOR RIVER-
623 PM EST WED DEC 28 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 11 PM
EST FRIDAY...

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

* WAVES...2 TO 3 FEET. CHOPPY ACROSS THE RIVER. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ136-137-291130-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0125.161229T1600Z-161231T0100Z/
PAMLICO AND PUNGO RIVERS-NEUSE AND BAY RIVERS-
623 PM EST WED DEC 28 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY TO 8 PM
EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...WEST 15 TO 25 KT.

* WAVES...CHOPPY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

844 
WHUS72 KMHX 290829
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
329 AM EST THU DEC 29 2016

...STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEAS EXPECTED TODAY THROUGH
FRIDAY...

.FREQUENT GALE FORCE WIND GUSTS ARE LIKELY ACROSS THE COASTAL
WATERS TODAY AND WILL PERSIST INTO FRIDAY AS A STRONG COLD FRONT
CROSSES THE WATERS. SEAS WILL BUILD TO 7 TO 10 FEET THIS EVENING
AND TONIGHT ACROSS THE OUTER COASTAL WATERS. WINDS WILL SUBSIDE
BELOW GALE FORCE ON FRIDAY EVENING THOUGH SEAS WILL LINGER ABOVE 6
FEET THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT.

AMZ135-292100-
/O.CAN.KMHX.GL.W.0025.161230T0000Z-161231T0100Z/
/O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0125.161230T0000Z-161231T0600Z/
PAMLICO SOUND-
329 AM EST THU DEC 29 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM
EST SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY HAS ISSUED
A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO 1 AM EST SATURDAY. THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN
CANCELLED.

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

* WAVES...2 TO 4 FEET.

* INLAND WAVES...CHOPPY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-156-158-292100-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0025.161229T1700Z-161231T0800Z/
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-
329 AM EST THU DEC 29 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 3 AM EST
SATURDAY...

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

* SEAS...5 TO 7 FEET...BUILDING TO 7 TO 10 FEET TONIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ150-292100-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0025.161229T2300Z-161231T0100Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
329 AM EST THU DEC 29 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM
EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...WEST 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT.

* SEAS...4 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ130-131-292100-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0125.161229T1800Z-161231T0400Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-ALLIGATOR RIVER-
329 AM EST THU DEC 29 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 11 PM EST FRIDAY...

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

* WAVES...2 TO 3 FEET. CHOPPY ACROSS THE RIVER.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ136-137-292100-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0125.161229T1600Z-161231T0100Z/
PAMLICO AND PUNGO RIVERS-NEUSE AND BAY RIVERS-
329 AM EST THU DEC 29 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING
TO 8 PM EST FRIDAY...

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

* WAVES...CHOPPY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

11

821 
WHUS72 KMHX 291541
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
1041 AM EST THU DEC 29 2016

...STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEAS EXPECTED TODAY THROUGH
FRIDAY...

.FREQUENT GALE FORCE WIND GUSTS ARE LIKELY ACROSS THE COASTAL
WATERS TODAY AND WILL PERSIST INTO FRIDAY AS A STRONG COLD FRONT
CROSSES THE WATERS. SEAS WILL BUILD TO 7 TO 10 FEET THIS EVENING
AND TONIGHT ACROSS THE OUTER COASTAL WATERS. WINDS WILL SUBSIDE
BELOW GALE FORCE ON FRIDAY EVENING THOUGH SEAS WILL LINGER ABOVE
6 FEET THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT.

AMZ152-154-156-158-300345-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0025.161229T1700Z-161231T0800Z/
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-
1041 AM EST THU DEC 29 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST SATURDAY...

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

* SEAS...6 TO 9 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ150-300345-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0025.161229T2300Z-161231T0100Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
1041 AM EST THU DEC 29 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM
EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...WEST 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT.

* SEAS...4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ130-131-300345-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0125.161229T2300Z-161231T0400Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-ALLIGATOR RIVER-
1041 AM EST THU DEC 29 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
11 PM EST FRIDAY...

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

* WAVES...2 TO 3 FEET. CHOPPY ACROSS THE RIVER.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ136-137-300345-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0125.161229T2300Z-161231T0100Z/
PAMLICO AND PUNGO RIVERS-NEUSE AND BAY RIVERS-
1041 AM EST THU DEC 29 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
8 PM EST FRIDAY...

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

* WAVES...CHOPPY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ135-300345-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0125.161229T1700Z-161231T0600Z/
PAMLICO SOUND-
1041 AM EST THU DEC 29 2016

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

* WINDS...WEST 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 FEET OR GREATER ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED
MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD
AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

798 
WHUS72 KMHX 291920
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
220 PM EST THU DEC 29 2016

...STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEAS EXPECTED FOR THE COASTAL WATERS
THROUGH FRIDAY...

.FREQUENT GALE FORCE WIND GUSTS ARE LIKELY ACROSS THE COASTAL
WATERS TONIGHT INTO FRIDAY AS A STRONG COLD FRONT CROSSES THE
WATERS. SEAS WILL BUILD TO 7 TO 10 FEET THIS EVENING, AND TONIGHT
ACROSS THE OUTER COASTAL WATERS. WINDS WILL SUBSIDE BELOW GALE
FORCE ON FRIDAY EVENING THOUGH SEAS WILL LINGER ABOVE 6 FEET
THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT.

AMZ152-154-156-158-300730-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-161231T0100Z/
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-
220 PM EST THU DEC 29 2016

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST FRIDAY...

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

* SEAS...6 TO 9 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ150-300730-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0025.161229T2300Z-161231T0100Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
220 PM EST THU DEC 29 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM
EST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...WEST 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT.

* SEAS...4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ130-131-300730-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0125.161229T2300Z-161231T0300Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-ALLIGATOR RIVER-
220 PM EST THU DEC 29 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 PM EST FRIDAY...

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

* WAVES...2 TO 3 FEET. CHOPPY ACROSS THE RIVER.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ136-137-300730-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0125.161230T1200Z-161231T0000Z/
PAMLICO AND PUNGO RIVERS-NEUSE AND BAY RIVERS-
220 PM EST THU DEC 29 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EST
FRIDAY...

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

* WAVES...CHOPPY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ135-300730-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0125.000000T0000Z-161231T0600Z/
PAMLICO SOUND-
220 PM EST THU DEC 29 2016

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

* WINDS...WEST 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 FEET OR GREATER ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED
MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD
AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

834 
WHUS72 KMHX 300258
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
958 PM EST THU DEC 29 2016

...STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEAS EXPECTED FOR THE COASTAL
WATERS THROUGH FRIDAY...

.FREQUENT GALE FORCE WIND GUSTS ARE LIKELY ACROSS THE WATERS
TONIGHT INTO FRIDAY BEHIND A STRONG COLD FRONT. SEAS WILL BUILD
TO 7 TO 10 FEET TONIGHT ACROSS THE OUTER COASTAL WATERS. WINDS
WILL SUBSIDE BELOW GALE FORCE ON FRIDAY EVENING THOUGH SEAS WILL
LINGER ABOVE 6 FEET THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT.

AMZ152-154-156-158-301500-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-161231T0100Z/
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-
958 PM EST THU DEC 29 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST FRIDAY...

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

* SEAS...5 TO 9 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ150-301500-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-161231T0100Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
958 PM EST THU DEC 29 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST FRIDAY...

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

* SEAS...4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ130-131-301500-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0125.000000T0000Z-161231T0300Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-ALLIGATOR RIVER-
958 PM EST THU DEC 29 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST
FRIDAY...

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

* WAVES...2 TO 3 FEET. CHOPPY ACROSS THE RIVER.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ135-301500-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0125.000000T0000Z-161231T0600Z/
PAMLICO SOUND-
958 PM EST THU DEC 29 2016

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

* WINDS...WEST 20 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 FEET OR GREATER ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED
MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD
AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ136-137-301500-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0125.161230T1200Z-161231T0000Z/
PAMLICO AND PUNGO RIVERS-NEUSE AND BAY RIVERS-
958 PM EST THU DEC 29 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EST
FRIDAY...

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

* WAVES...CHOPPY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

879 
WHUS72 KMHX 300823
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
323 AM EST FRI DEC 30 2016

...STRONG WINDS AND ROUGH SEAS EXPECTED FOR THE COASTAL WATERS
THROUGH TODAY...

.FREQUENT GALE FORCE WIND GUSTS WILL LINGER OVER THE CENTRAL
WATERS TODAY. SEAS WILL BE AS HIGH AS 7 FEET TODAY. WINDS AND SEAS
WILL SUBSIDE BY LATE TONIGHT. 

AMZ150-156-158-302100-
/O.CAN.KMHX.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-161231T0100Z/
/O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0125.000000T0000Z-161231T0900Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
S OF OCRACOKE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT NC OUT 20 NM-
S OF CAPE LOOKOUT TO N OF SURF CITY NC OUT 20 NM-
323 AM EST FRI DEC 30 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY HAS ISSUED
A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST
SATURDAY. THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 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 FEET OR GREATER ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED
MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD
AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-302100-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-161231T0100Z/
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-
323 AM EST FRI DEC 30 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST AROUND 25 KT WITH FREQUENT GUSTS UP TO 35 KT.

* SEAS...4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ135-302100-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0125.000000T0000Z-161231T0300Z/
PAMLICO SOUND-
323 AM EST FRI DEC 30 2016

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

* WINDS...WEST 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP 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 FEET OR GREATER ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED
MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD
AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ130-131-302100-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0125.000000T0000Z-161231T0300Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-ALLIGATOR RIVER-
323 AM EST FRI DEC 30 2016

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

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

* WAVES...2 TO 3 FEET. CHOPPY ACROSS THE RIVER.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ136-137-302100-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0125.161230T1200Z-161231T0000Z/
PAMLICO AND PUNGO RIVERS-NEUSE AND BAY RIVERS-
323 AM EST FRI DEC 30 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING
TO 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS...WEST 15 TO 25 KT.

* WAVES...CHOPPY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

393 
WHUS72 KMHX 301710
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
1210 PM EST FRI DEC 30 2016

...GUSTY WINDS AND ROUGH SEAS EXPECTED FOR THE COASTAL WATERS
THROUGH TODAY...

.WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 KNOTS WITH OCCASIONAL HIGHER GUSTS WILL
CONTINUE TODAY THEN DIMINISH OVERNIGHT. SEAS WILL BE AS HIGH AS 7
FEET TODAY OVER THE OUTER WATERS.

AMZ152-154-310515-
/O.CAN.KMHX.GL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-161231T0100Z/
/O.EXA.KMHX.SC.Y.0125.000000T0000Z-161231T0900Z/
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-
1210 PM EST FRI DEC 30 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY HAS ISSUED
A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST
SATURDAY. THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 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 FEET OR GREATER ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED
MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD
AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ130-131-310000-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0125.000000T0000Z-161231T0000Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-ALLIGATOR RIVER-
1210 PM EST FRI DEC 30 2016

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

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

* WAVES...2 TO 3 FEET. CHOPPY ACROSS THE RIVER.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ136-137-302200-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0125.000000T0000Z-161230T2200Z/
PAMLICO AND PUNGO RIVERS-NEUSE AND BAY RIVERS-
1210 PM EST FRI DEC 30 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...WEST 15 TO 25 KT.

* WAVES...CHOPPY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ150-156-158-310515-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0125.000000T0000Z-161231T0600Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
S OF OCRACOKE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT NC OUT 20 NM-
S OF CAPE LOOKOUT TO N OF SURF CITY NC OUT 20 NM-
1210 PM EST FRI DEC 30 2016

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

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 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 FEET OR GREATER ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED
MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD
AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

AMZ135-310100-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0125.000000T0000Z-161231T0100Z/
PAMLICO SOUND-
1210 PM EST FRI DEC 30 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS...WEST 15 TO 25 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 FEET OR GREATER ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED
MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD
AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1252 PM EST Wed Dec 28 2016

.SYNOPSIS...
High pressure will briefly build in today and provide clear and
mild conditions. A strong cold front will approach the region
Thursday with showers likely and some isolated thunderstorms. Cold
northwest winds will follow the front as high pressure moves in.
Much colder temperatures are expected for Friday and Saturday,
with temperatures moderating for the beginning of next week. More
showers are possible Sunday and Monday as another cold front
approaches Eastern NC.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/...
As of 1045 AM Wednesday...Only minor tweaks to the near term
forecast, mainly for hourly wx elements of temps/dew points as
ongoing forecast remains in good shape. Mild and dry conditions
expected today as high pressure over the Ohio River Valley will
shift east near the DELMARVA/Mid Atlantic region today. Winds will
slowly veer northeast and eventually east, and diminish in speed.
Skies have cleared with excellent insolation expected today,
bumped up temps a degree or two for deep inland locations. Low to
mid 60s expected inland with mid to upper 50s expected along the
Outer Banks.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH 6 AM THURSDAY/...
As of 315 AM Wednesday...Behind the cold front temperatures will
remain seasonably mild with highs in the upper 50s and low 60s.
Winds will initially be out of the N/NW in the morning, but will
eventually veer to the south late Wednesday night. Skies will be
clear during the day Wednesday but will become cloudy overnight
into Thursday ahead of the next front. Scattered showers will be
possible Thursday morning across the western portion of the CWA.

&&

.LONG TERM /THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
As of 4 AM Wed...A strong cold front will cross the region
Thursday, and will be followed by gusty winds and significantly
colder temperatures for Thur night into Fri. High pressure will
build in from the SW again on Friday, with slowly moderating
temperatures through the weekend. A warm front will lift through
the region Sun night into Mon with showers possible followed by a
cold front Mon night with better chances of showers. Mild though
drier weather will prevail Tuesday.

Thursday...Good model agreement on strong front passing through E
NC Thur afternoon into evening. Have continued to inc pops as
strong swrly LLJ develops and brings rapidly moistening column by
Thur morning with widespread showers breaking out. Have relegated
slght chc thunder threat to coastal areas as instability will be
quite negligible even here despite the strong kinematic
environment. Showers quickly advect offshore Thur afternoon with
column drying as winds turn westerly. Strong CAA Thur night with
temps dropping through the 30s though gusty winds will keep them
from bottoming out to their lowest potential. Wind chills in the
20s will make it feel quite brisk.

Friday and Saturday...Upper trough will swing through on Friday,
and with 1000mb-500mb thicknesses in the 520s DAM, and 1000-850 MB
thicknesses in the 1290 M range, expect high temperatures only in
the mid to upper 40s which is on par with MOS guide. It will be
quite blustery so it will feel like its in the 30s most of the
day. Fri night will be coldest night of the period with lows in
the 20s interior to 30s beaches. Temperatures will increase a
degree or two on Saturday though winds will be much lighter as
strong high pres builds overhead.

Sunday through Tuesday...A warm but unsettled pattern will begin
as early as Sunday as increasing SW flow occurs in response to
digging trough across the central/western CONUS. Warm front will
lift north through E NC late Sunday and inc threat for
isentropically driven light rain showers. Have inc pops to high
chance as some timing/intensity discrepancies still have yet to
be resolved. Better chance for showers on Monday into Monday night
as strengthening SW flow will advect GOM moisture into the region
and models in remarkably good agreement with large scale synoptic
regime. Have therefore introduced likely pops. Flow veers westerly
with diminishing shower threat Tuesday though it will remain quite
warm with above climo expected. Temps will be in the 60s for max's
through this period with lows also quite mild in the upper 40s to
lower 50s.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
Short Term /through Thursday Morning/...
As of 1240 PM Wednesday...High confidence of VFR conditions will
prevail most of the TAF period. Mainly clear skies with a light
NW winds veering to the east tonight and then southerly by
Thursday morning. Clouds will filter into the area after midnight
and by morning MVFR stratus clouds will move in as low level
moisture streams into the region. Ceiling hgts and visibility
could potentially come down close to IFR levels later Thursday
morning with the increase chances of rain.

Long Term /Thursday through Sunday/...
As of 4 AM Wed...Good threat for showers and sub VFR conditions
Thursday ahead of a strong cold front. Dry weather and VFR
conditions return Thursday night and Friday behind the front with
gusty NW winds expected. Sub-VFR possible again late Sunday with
showers as a warm front lifts through E NC.

&&

.MARINE...
Short Term /through Tonight/...
As of 1050 AM Wednesday...Latest surface and buoy data indicate
N/NE winds 10-15 kt with some gusts near 20 kt for the outer
portions of the coastal waters as noted by the Diamond Shoals
buoy. High pressure will build east across the Mid Atlantic states
allowing winds to veer more northeast today and easterly tonight,
with speeds diminishing to 5-10 kt this evening and overnight.
Seas range 3-5 ft and will subside to 2-4 ft this afternoon and
overnight.

Long Term /THURSDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
As of 4 AM Wed...Strong S winds develop on Thur over the outer
central/southern waters in vcnty of the Gulf Stream with gales
possible. Have therefore issued Gale Watch beginning Thur at noon.
Elsewhere winds will be 15 to 25 KT. Seas build back to 4 to 7 ft
Thursday. Winds then switch to WNW Thur night with gales possible
across the remainder of the waters and sounds and have expanded
gale watch to these areas as strong CAA takes place. Gusty winds
continue into Friday with CAA continuing with marginal gales
possible. Winds diminish Fri night into Sat as high pres builds
towards the waters. Winds switch around to SW Sun though will be
fairly light.

&&

.MHX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NC...None.
MARINE...Gale Watch from Thursday evening through late Thursday night
     for AMZ130-135-150.
     Gale Watch from Thursday afternoon through late Thursday night
     for AMZ152-154-156-158.

&&

SYNOPSIS...SGK
NEAR TERM...DAG/SGK
SHORT TERM...SGK
LONG TERM...TL
AVIATION...TL/BM
MARINE...DAG/TL/SGK

HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
424 AM EST WED DEC 28 2016

NCZ029-044>047-079>081-090>095-098-103-104-290930-
MARTIN-PITT-WASHINGTON-TYRRELL-MAINLAND DARE-GREENE-BEAUFORT-
MAINLAND HYDE-DUPLIN-LENOIR-JONES-CRAVEN-PAMLICO-CARTERET-ONSLOW-
OUTER BANKS DARE-OUTER BANKS HYDE-
424 AM EST WED DEC 28 2016

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...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.