Small Craft Advisory 37, NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC

010 
WHUS72 KMHX 191932
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
332 PM EDT SAT MAR 19 2016

...INCREASING WINDS AND BUILDING SEAS TONIGHT...

.LOW PRESSURE WILL EXIT THE COAST AND STRENGTHEN TONIGHT. THIS
WILL PRODUCE GUSTY NORTH WINDS AND HIGH SEAS ON THE BACKSIDE OF
THE LOW STARTING TONIGHT...WITH SEAS LINGERING ABOVE 6 FEET
THROUGH MONDAY.

AMZ130-131-200745-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0037.160319T1932Z-160320T1600Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-ALLIGATOR RIVER-
332 PM EDT SAT MAR 19 2016

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

* WINDS...NORTH 20 TO 30 KT.

* WAVES...AROUND 2 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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-200745-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0037.160319T1932Z-160322T1100Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
332 PM EDT SAT MAR 19 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ135-200745-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0037.160320T0200Z-160320T1600Z/
PAMLICO SOUND-
332 PM EDT SAT MAR 19 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON EDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS...NORTH 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 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.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-200745-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0037.160320T0200Z-160322T1100Z/
S OF OREGON INLET TO CAPE HATTERAS NC OUT 20 NM-
S OF CAPE HATTERAS TO OCRACOKE INLET NC OUT 20 NM
INCLUDING THE MONITOR NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
332 PM EDT SAT MAR 19 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
7 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

546 
WHUS72 KMHX 192052
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
452 PM EDT SAT MAR 19 2016

...INCREASING WINDS AND BUILDING SEAS TONIGHT...

.LOW PRESSURE WILL EXIT THE COAST AND STRENGTHEN TONIGHT. THIS
WILL PRODUCE GUSTY NORTH WINDS AND HIGH SEAS ON THE BACKSIDE OF
THE LOW...WITH SEAS LINGERING ABOVE 6 FEET THROUGH MONDAY.

AMZ130-131-201000-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-160320T1600Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-ALLIGATOR RIVER-
452 PM EDT SAT MAR 19 2016

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

* WINDS...NORTH 20 TO 30 KT.

* WAVES...AROUND 2 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ135-201000-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0037.160320T0200Z-160320T1600Z/
PAMLICO SOUND-
452 PM EDT SAT MAR 19 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO NOON EDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS...NORTH 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 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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-201000-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-160322T1100Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
452 PM EDT SAT MAR 19 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-201000-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0037.160320T0200Z-160322T1100Z/
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-
452 PM EDT SAT MAR 19 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

763 
WHUS72 KMHX 192112
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
512 PM EDT SAT MAR 19 2016

...INCREASING WINDS AND BUILDING SEAS TONIGHT...

.LOW PRESSURE WILL EXIT THE COAST AND STRENGTHEN TONIGHT. THIS
WILL PRODUCE GUSTY NORTH WINDS AND HIGH SEAS ON THE BACKSIDE OF
THE LOW...WITH SEAS LINGERING ABOVE 6 FEET THROUGH MONDAY.

AMZ135-200915-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0037.160319T2112Z-160320T1600Z/
PAMLICO SOUND-
512 PM EDT SAT MAR 19 2016

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

* WINDS...NORTH 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 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.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-200915-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0037.160319T2112Z-160322T1100Z/
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-
512 PM EDT SAT MAR 19 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

AMZ130-131-200915-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-160320T1600Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-ALLIGATOR RIVER-
512 PM EDT SAT MAR 19 2016

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

* WINDS...NORTH 20 TO 30 KT.

* WAVES...AROUND 2 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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-200915-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-160322T1100Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
512 PM EDT SAT MAR 19 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* 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.

&&

$$

714 
WHUS72 KMHX 200427
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
1227 AM EDT SUN MAR 20 2016

...INCREASING WINDS AND BUILDING SEAS TONIGHT...

.LOW PRESSURE WILL EXIT THE COAST AND STRENGTHEN TONIGHT. THIS
WILL PRODUCE GUSTY NORTH WINDS AND HIGH SEAS ON THE BACKSIDE OF
THE LOW...WITH SEAS LINGERING ABOVE 6 FEET THROUGH MONDAY.

AMZ156-201300-
/O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-160320T1300Z/
S OF OCRACOKE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT NC OUT 20 NM-
1227 AM EDT SUN MAR 20 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY HAS ISSUED
A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS
MORNING.

* WINDS...NORTH AROUND 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP 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.

&&

$$

AMZ130-131-201600-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-160320T1600Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-ALLIGATOR RIVER-
1227 AM EDT SUN MAR 20 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...

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

&&

$$

AMZ135-201600-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-160320T1600Z/
PAMLICO SOUND-
1227 AM EDT SUN MAR 20 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...

* WINDS...NORTH 15 TO 20 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 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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-201630-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-160322T1100Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
1227 AM EDT SUN MAR 20 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

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

* SEAS...7 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.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-201630-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-160322T1100Z/
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-
1227 AM EDT SUN MAR 20 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

357 
WHUS72 KMHX 201422
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
1022 AM EDT SUN MAR 20 2016

...STRONG WINDS AND HIGH SEAS CONTINUE TODAY...

.LOW PRESSURE WILL STRENGTHEN AS IT LIFTS NORTHEAST OF THE AREA
TODAY. THIS WILL CONTINUE TO PRODUCE GUSTY NORTH WINDS AND HIGH
SEAS AROUND 6 TO 9 FEET ON THE BACKSIDE OF THE LOW. WINDS WILL
WEAKEN SOME LATE THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING...THEN BECOME
NORTHWEST AND INCREASE TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS AFTER MIDNIGHT AS
GRADIENTS TIGHTEN AS HIGH PRESSURE BUILDS IN FROM THE WEST. SEAS
ARE EXPECTED TO LINGER ABOVE 6 FEET THROUGH MONDAY

AMZ156-202000-
/O.NEW.KMHX.SC.Y.0038.160320T1422Z-160320T2000Z/
S OF OCRACOKE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT NC OUT 20 NM-
1022 AM EDT SUN MAR 20 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY HAS ISSUED
A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON.

* WINDS...NORTH 15 TO 25 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.

&&

$$

AMZ130-131-202000-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-160320T2000Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-ALLIGATOR RIVER-
1022 AM EDT SUN MAR 20 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

&&

$$

AMZ135-202000-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-160320T2000Z/
PAMLICO SOUND-
1022 AM EDT SUN MAR 20 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...NORTH 20 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 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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-210230-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-160322T1100Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
1022 AM EDT SUN MAR 20 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WINDS...NORTH 20 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.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-210230-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-160322T1100Z/
S OF OREGON INLET TO CAPE HATTERAS NC OUT 20 NM-
S OF CAPE HATTERAS TO OCRACOKE INLET NC OUT 20 NM
INCLUDING THE MONITOR NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
1022 AM EDT SUN MAR 20 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* 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.

&&

$$

456 
WHUS72 KMHX 202028
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
428 PM EDT SUN MAR 20 2016

...STRONG WINDS AND ELEVATED SEAS CONTINUE INTO MONDAY...

.LOW PRESSURE WILL STRENGTHEN AS IT LIFTS NORTHEAST OF THE AREA
TONIGHT WHILE HIGH PRESSURE BUILDS IN FROM THE SOUTHWEST MONDAY.
THIS WILL CONTINUE TO PRODUCE GUSTY NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15-25
KT AND SEAS AROUND 6 TO 9 FEET INTO MONDAY...THEN WINDS AND SEAS
DIMINISH MONDAY NIGHT.

AMZ130-131-210830-
/O.EXP.KMHX.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-160320T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.SC.Y.0039.160320T2028Z-160321T1500Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-ALLIGATOR RIVER-
428 PM EDT SUN MAR 20 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY HAS ISSUED
A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
MONDAY.

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

&&

$$

AMZ135-210830-
/O.EXP.KMHX.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-160320T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.SC.Y.0039.160320T2028Z-160321T1700Z/
PAMLICO SOUND-
428 PM EDT SUN MAR 20 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY HAS ISSUED
A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT
MONDAY.

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

AMZ156-210830-
/O.EXP.KMHX.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-160320T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.SC.Y.0039.160321T0800Z-160321T2000Z/
S OF OCRACOKE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT NC OUT 20 NM-
428 PM EDT SUN MAR 20 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM EDT MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY HAS ISSUED
A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM EDT
MONDAY.

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 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.

&&

$$

AMZ158-210830-
/O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0037.160321T0800Z-160321T2000Z/
S OF CAPE LOOKOUT TO N OF SURF CITY NC OUT 20 NM-
428 PM EDT SUN MAR 20 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM EDT MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY HAS ISSUED
A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM EDT
MONDAY.

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-210830-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-160322T1100Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
428 PM EDT SUN MAR 20 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-210830-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-160322T1100Z/
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-
428 PM EDT SUN MAR 20 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

262 
WHUS72 KMHX 210701
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
301 AM EDT MON MAR 21 2016

...STRONG WINDS AND ELEVATED SEAS CONTINUE TODAY AND TONIGHT...

.LOW PRESSURE WILL CONTINUE TO LIFT NORTHEAST OF THE AREA TODAY
WHILE HIGH PRESSURE BUILDS IN FROM THE SOUTHWEST. THIS WILL
CONTINUE TO PRODUCE GUSTY NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 TO 25 KNOTS
AND SEAS AROUND 7 TO 10 FEET TODAY...THEN WINDS AND SEAS ARE
FORECAST TO SLOWLY DIMINISH LATE TODAY AND TONIGHT.

AMZ130-131-211800-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-160321T1800Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-ALLIGATOR RIVER-
301 AM EDT MON MAR 21 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

&&

$$

AMZ135-211800-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-160321T1800Z/
PAMLICO SOUND-
301 AM EDT MON MAR 21 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-212015-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-160322T1200Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
301 AM EDT MON MAR 21 2016

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

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-212015-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-160322T1200Z/
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-
301 AM EDT MON MAR 21 2016

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

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

AMZ156-212015-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0039.160321T0800Z-160321T2100Z/
S OF OCRACOKE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT NC OUT 20 NM-
301 AM EDT MON MAR 21 2016

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

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

AMZ158-212015-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0037.160321T0800Z-160321T2100Z/
S OF CAPE LOOKOUT TO N OF SURF CITY NC OUT 20 NM-
301 AM EDT MON MAR 21 2016

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

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

720 
WHUS72 KMHX 211742
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
142 PM EDT MON MAR 21 2016

...STRONG WINDS AND ELEVATED SEAS CONTINUE TODAY AND TONIGHT...

.LOW PRESSURE WILL CONTINUE TO LIFT NORTHEAST OF THE AREA TODAY
WHILE HIGH PRESSURE BUILDS IN FROM THE SOUTHWEST. THIS WILL
CONTINUE TO PRODUCE GUSTY NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 TO 25 KNOTS
AND SEAS 5 TO 9 FEET TODAY...THEN WINDS AND SEAS ARE FORECAST TO
SLOWLY DIMINISH LATE TODAY AND TONIGHT.

AMZ130-131-135-211845-
/O.CAN.KMHX.SC.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-160321T1800Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-ALLIGATOR RIVER-PAMLICO SOUND-
142 PM EDT MON MAR 21 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

WINDS HAVE DIMINISHED TO 15 TO 20 KNOTS.

$$

AMZ150-220545-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-160322T1200Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
142 PM EDT MON MAR 21 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

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

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-220545-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-160322T1200Z/
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-
142 PM EDT MON MAR 21 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

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

* SEAS...5 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.

&&

$$

AMZ156-212100-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-160321T2100Z/
S OF OCRACOKE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT NC OUT 20 NM-
142 PM EDT MON MAR 21 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP 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.

&&

$$

AMZ158-212100-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-160321T2100Z/
S OF CAPE LOOKOUT TO N OF SURF CITY NC OUT 20 NM-
142 PM EDT MON MAR 21 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 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.

&&

$$

298 
WHUS72 KMHX 211913
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
313 PM EDT MON MAR 21 2016

...GUSTY WINDS AND ELEVATED SEAS WILL CONTINUE INTO TONIGHT...

.HIGH PRESSURE WILL BUILD IN FROM THE SOUTHWEST TONIGHT 
WITH WINDS AND SEAS GRADUALLY SUBSIDING.

AMZ156-220000-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-160322T0000Z/
S OF OCRACOKE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT NC OUT 20 NM-
313 PM EDT MON MAR 21 2016

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

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 15 TO 20 KT WITH FREQUENT GUSTS TO 25 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.

&&

$$

AMZ158-220000-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-160322T0000Z/
S OF CAPE LOOKOUT TO N OF SURF CITY NC OUT 20 NM-
313 PM EDT MON MAR 21 2016

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

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 15 TO 20 KT WITH FREQUENT GUSTS TO 25 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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-220715-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-160322T1200Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
313 PM EDT MON MAR 21 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 KT.

* SEAS...5 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-220715-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-160322T1200Z/
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-
313 PM EDT MON MAR 21 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 KT.

* SEAS...5 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

720 
WHUS72 KMHX 212234
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
634 PM EDT MON MAR 21 2016

...GUSTY WINDS AND ELEVATED SEAS WILL CONTINUE INTO TONIGHT...

.HIGH PRESSURE WILL BUILD IN FROM THE SOUTHWEST TONIGHT WITH
WINDS AND SEAS GRADUALLY SUBSIDING.

AMZ158-212345-
/O.CAN.KMHX.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-160322T0000Z/
S OF CAPE LOOKOUT TO N OF SURF CITY NC OUT 20 NM-
634 PM EDT MON MAR 21 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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


$$

AMZ156-212345-
/O.CAN.KMHX.SC.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-160322T0000Z/
S OF OCRACOKE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT NC OUT 20 NM-
634 PM EDT MON MAR 21 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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


$$

AMZ150-221200-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-160322T1200Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
634 PM EDT MON MAR 21 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 20 KT.

* SEAS...4 TO 6 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-221200-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-160322T1200Z/
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-
634 PM EDT MON MAR 21 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 10 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP 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.

&&

$$

11

805 
WHUS72 KMHX 220701
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
301 AM EDT TUE MAR 22 2016

...GUSTY WINDS AND ROUGH SEAS ARE EXPECTED ACROSS THE CENTRAL
WATERS FROM LATE THIS EVENING INTO EARLY WEDNESDAY...

.AS HIGH PRESSURE MOVES INTO THE ATLANTIC TODAY AND TONIGHT AND
LOW PRESSURE APPROACHES THE GREAT LAKES...THE PRESSURE GRADIENT
WILL INCREASE LEADING TO SOUTHWESTERLY WINDS 15 TO 25 KNOTS AND
SEAS OF 4 TO 6 FEET OVER THE CENTRAL WATERS FROM LATE THIS EVENING
INTO EARLY TUESDAY. 

AMZ152-154-222000-
/O.CAN.KMHX.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-160322T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.SC.Y.0040.160323T0300Z-160323T1500Z/
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-
301 AM EDT TUE MAR 22 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
11 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

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

* WINDS...WEST 10 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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-220815-
/O.CAN.KMHX.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-160322T1200Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
301 AM EDT TUE MAR 22 2016

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

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

SEAS HAVE SUBSIDED TO 3 TO 4 FEET OVER THE NORTHERN WATERS. 

$$

AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
333 AM EDT SAT MAR 19 2016

.SYNOPSIS...LOW PRESSURE WILL TRACK OVER THE AREA TODAY AND THEN EXIT OFF THE
COAST TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY. AN UPPER LEVEL DISTURBANCE WILL
PASS THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT. HIGH PRESSURE WILL BUILD INTO THE
REGION FROM THE SOUTHWEST MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...THEN MOVE OFF
THE COAST TUESDAY WHILE DOMINATING THE WEATHER THROUGH MUCH OF THE
UPCOMING WEEK.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TODAY/...
AS OF 333 AM SAT...A TRICKY FORECAST TODAY TO SAY THE LEAST...AS
A DISORGANIZED AREA OF LOW PRESSURE DEVELOPS OVER THE AREA THROUGH
THE DAY TODAY. A WEAK COASTAL TROUGH IS EVIDENT OVER THE GULF
STREAM WATERS EARLY THIS MORNING PER RADAR RETURNS INDICATING
CONVECTION BREAKING OUT HERE. HIGH RES MODEL SUITE IN FAIRLY GOOD
AGREEMENT ON THIS OFFSHORE TROUGH MIGRATING NORTH AND SHARPENING
OVER E NC THROUGH THE DAY TODAY. THE BOUNDARY WILL SET UP
SOMEWHERE OVER E NC WHILE LOW PRES DEVELOPS ALONG IT. THIS WILL
HAVE IMPLICATIONS ON HIGH TEMPS...PRECIP...AND WINDS. SOUTH OF THE
BOUNDARY...AREA WILL BE IN THE WARM SECTOR WITH HIGHS REACHING
INTO THE 70S WITH SCT SHOWERS. NORTH OF THE BOUNDARY...PRECIP
SHOULD BE MORE ORGANIZED AND WIDESPREAD WHILE TEMPS WILL BE MUCH
COOLER...IN THE LOW/MID 60S UNDER NORTHEASTERLY WINDS. HAVE
ADJUSTED POPS DOWNWARD FOR AREAS IN THE WARM SECTOR TODAY...WHILE
RETAINING LIKELIES IN THE NORTH. AGAIN...WHERE THE BOUNDARY SETS
UP WILL DETERMINE WHERE SHOWERS ARE MORE LIKELY. HAVE ADDED ISO
THUNDER MENTION TO THE FCST AS INSTABILITY...WHILE FAIRLY
LOW...WILL BE PRESENT AS WARM MOIST AIR IS ADVECTED NORTHWARD.
EVEN NORTH OF THE BOUNDARY ELEVATED INSTAB WILL BE PRESENT FOR
SOME ISOLATED EMBEDDED THUNDER.

&&

.SHORT TERM /TONIGHT/...
AS OF 333 AM SAT...LOW PRES WILL EXIT OFF THE NC COAST WITH WINDS
BECOMING N ON THE BACKSIDE OF IT. DECENT FRONTAL INVERSION
DEVELOPS AS 850MB FLOW REMAINS SWRLY AND ISENTROPIC ASCENT KEEPS A
GOOD CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS GOING FOR MOST OF E NC THROUGH THE
NIGHT. WINDS BECOMING GUSTY FOR THE OBX AS THE LOW WILL DEEPEN OFF
THE COAST WITH GRADIENT WINDS INCREASING TONIGHT.

&&

.LONG TERM /SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
AS OF 230 AM SAT... LOW PRESSURE WILL LIFT NE OF THE REGION
SUNDAY FOLLOWED BY COLD HIGH PRESSURE FOR EARLY NEXT WEEK. PATCHY
FROST MAY BE POSSIBLE ACROSS INLAND AREAS TUESDAY MORNING. THE
HIGH WILL MOVE OFFSHORE TUESDAY WITH A MODERATING TEMPERATURE
TREND THROUGH THE END OF THE WEEK.

LOW PRES WILL LIFT NE OF THE REGION SUNDAY. DEEPER MOISTURE WILL
BE MOVING OFFSHORE...HOWEVER LINGERING LOW LVL MOISTURE WL LEAD
TO PATCHY LIGHT RAIN AND DRIZZLE...ESPCLY FIRST PART OF THE DAY.
UPR TRF WILL THEN SWING THRU SUN NIGHT ENDING ANY LINGERING LIGHT
PRECIP FROM W TO E. WILL HAVE MAINLY SLIGHT CHC TO CHC POPS SUNDAY
INTO SUNDAY EVENING WITH RAINFALL EXPECTED TO BE QUITE LIGHT. NNW
FLOW ON BACKSIDE OF LOW WILL LEAD TO COOL TEMPS WITH HIGHS IN THE
50S SUNDAY AND LOWS INLAND SUN NIGHT DROPPING INTO THE MID/UPR
30S.

THE HIGH WILL BUILD TOWARD THE COAST MON AND MON NIGHT WITH CONT
COOL WEATHER AND MAINLY CLR SKIES. HIGHS MON WILL AGAIN ONLY
CLIMB INTO THE 50S AND WITH GOOD RADIATIONAL COOLING MON NIGHT
LOWS WILL REACH LOWER 30S COOLER INLAND SPOTS WITH THREAT OF
FROST. GIVEN VERY WARM TEMPS PAST CPL WEEKS MAY NEED TO ISSUE
FROST ADVISORIES AS MANY PLANTS HAVE STARTED TO LEAF OUT/BLOOM.

HIGH PRESSURE WILL MOVE OFFSHORE TUESDAY THROUGH MID WEEK AS UPR
RDG BUILDS TO THE E. THIS WILL LEAD TO DRY WEATHER THRU THU WITH
MODERATING TEMPS. HIGHS EXPECTED IN THE UPPER 50S TO MID 60S TUE
RISING INTO THE 70S MOST SPOTS WED AND THU.

CONT WARM FRI WITH TEMPS IN 70S...PRECIP CHCS WILL BE INCREASING
AS NEXT FRONTAL SYSTEM APPROACHES FROM THE WEST.

&&

.AVIATION /07Z SATURDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
AS OF 3 AM SAT...INC HIGH CLOUDS EARLY THIS MORNING AHEAD OF
SYSTEM THAT WILL IMPACT E NC THROUGH THE WEEKEND. CLOUDS WILL
GRADUALLY LOWER THIS MORNING WHILE RAIN SHOWER CHANCES INCREASE.
CONDITIONS SHOULD REMAIN VFR HOWEVER UNTIL THIS EVENING WHEN LOW
PRES EXITS OFF THE COAST AND INCREASING LOW LEVEL FRONTAL
INVERSION DEVELOPS. RAIN SHOWERS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE NIGHT
TONIGHT.

LONG TERM /SUNDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
AS OF 230 AM SAT...HIGH CONFIDENCE IN SUB-VFR CONDITIONS MOST OF
SUNDAY WITH PLENTY OF LOW LVL MOISTURE OVER REGION TRAPPED UNDER
INVERSION. WILL LIKELY BE MIX OF IFR/MVFR EARLY SUN GRAD BECOMING
MORE MVFR LATER IN DAY. LOWS CLOUDS WILL SCT OUT SUN NIGHT WITH VFR
RETURNING. CONT MAINLY VFR MON THROUGH WEDNESDAY AS HIGH PRESSURE
BUILDS INTO THE REGION.

&&

.MARINE...
SHORT TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
AS OF 333 AM SAT...BENIGN CONDITIONS ON THE WATERS EARLY THIS
MORNING WITH WINDS LIGHT/VAR THROUGHOUT. COASTAL TROUGH WILL
MIGRATE NORTH AND SHARPEN ACROSS THE WATERS THROUGH TODAY. A
TRICKY WIND FORECAST AS THE BOUNDARY WILL BISECT THE E NC
WATERS... AND DEPENDING ON WHERE EXACTLY IT SHARPENS WILL
DETERMINE WIND DIRECTION AND SPEED. NORTH OF THE BOUNDARY... WINDS
WILL BE NE 10-15 KT...WHILE SOUTH OF IT...SE WINDS EXPECTED. THE
WINDS OVER THE GULF STREAM WATERS COULD GUST OCNL ABOVE 25 KT THIS
AFTERNOON...THOUGH WILL HOLD OFF ON SCA UNTIL LATER...AS THE SE
WIND SURGE LOOKS TO BE FAIRLY SHORT LIVED. LOW PRES WILL EXIT
ALONG THE BOUNDARY AND STRENGTHEN OFFSHORE TONIGHT...AND THUS
INCREASING N WINDS EXPECTED TO IMPACT THE NORTHERN HALF OF THE
AREA. HAVE ISSUED SCA STARTING THIS EVENING FOR 20-30 KT WINDS AND
SEAS BUILDING ABOVE 6 FEET.

LONG TERM /SUNDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
AS OF 230 AM SAT...AN AREA OF LOW PRESSURE IS FORECAST TO LIFT
SLOWLY NE OF REGION SUN INTO MON. THIS WILL LEAD TO N TO NW WINDS
OF 15 TO 25 KTS ON BACKSIDE OF LOW THRU MON WITH STRONGEST WINDS
OUTER CNTRL/NRN WTRS. SEAS WILL BUILD TO 5 TO 7 FEET CNTRL/N AND 3
TO 5 FEET SOUTH SUNDAY THRU MON. WINDS WILL GRAD DIMINISH MON
NIGHT AS HIGH BUILDS CLOSER WITH SEAS SUBSIDING TO 3 TO 5 FT N AND
2 TO 3 FT S. THE HIGH WILL CREST OVER THE AREAS EARLY TUE AND
SLIDE OFFSHORE LATER TUE WITH WINDS BECOMING SW 15 KTS OR LESS
AND SEAS 2 TO 4 FT. INCREASING SW FLOW 15-20KT TUE NIGHT AND WED
AS HIGH PRESSURE MOVES OFFSHORE WITH SOME 4 TO 5 FT SEAS OUTER
CNTRL WTRS.

&&

.MHX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NC...NONE.
MARINE...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EDT
     SUNDAY FOR AMZ135.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EDT
     SUNDAY FOR AMZ130-131.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EDT
     MONDAY FOR AMZ152-154.
     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EDT MONDAY
     FOR AMZ150.

&&

SYNOPSIS...TL
NEAR TERM...TL
SHORT TERM...TL
LONG TERM...RF/CQD
AVIATION...RF/TL
MARINE...RF/TL