Gale Warning 1, NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC

977 
WHUS72 KMHX 060031
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
731 PM EST THU JAN 5 2017

...GALE FORCE WINDS DEVELOP SATURDAY WITH HIGH SEAS CONTINUING
THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK...

.STRONG LOW PRESSURE WILL MOVE OFF THE NORTH CAROLINA COAST
FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY. GALE FORCE WINDS AND ROUGH SEAS ARE
EXPECTED ON THE COASTAL WATERS AND SOUNDS.

AMZ130-131-135-150-152-154-156-158-061245-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0001.170107T1100Z-170108T0600Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-ALLIGATOR RIVER-PAMLICO SOUND-
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
S OF OREGON INLET TO CAPE HATTERAS NC OUT 20 NM-
S OF CAPE HATTERAS TO OCRACOKE INLET NC OUT 20 NM
INCLUDING THE MONITOR NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
S OF OCRACOKE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT NC OUT 20 NM-
S OF CAPE LOOKOUT TO N OF SURF CITY NC OUT 20 NM-
731 PM EST THU JAN 5 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 1 AM EST
SUNDAY...

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

* SEAS...8 TO 12 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.

&&

$$

388 
WHUS72 KMHX 060903
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
403 AM EST FRI JAN 6 2017

...GALE FORCE WINDS SATURDAY THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT WITH ELEVATED SEAS
CONTINUING INTO MONDAY...

.STRONG LOW PRESSURE WILL MOVE OFF THE NORTH CAROLINA COAST
LATE TONIGHT AND SATURDAY WITH STRONG HIGH PRESSURE BUILDING IN 
SATURDAY NIGHT. GALE FORCE WINDS AND ROUGH SEAS ARE EXPECTED ON
THE COASTAL WATERS AND SOUNDS...WITH SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY
CONDITIONS FOR THE PAMLICO AND NEUSE RIVERS. 

AMZ152-154-156-158-062200-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0001.170107T1100Z-170108T1000Z/
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-
403 AM EST FRI JAN 6 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 5 AM EST
SUNDAY...

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

* SEAS...6 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.

&&

$$

AMZ130-131-135-062200-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0001.170107T1100Z-170108T0600Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-ALLIGATOR RIVER-PAMLICO SOUND-
403 AM EST FRI JAN 6 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 1 AM EST
SUNDAY...

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

* WAVES...2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-062200-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0001.170107T1100Z-170108T0600Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
403 AM EST FRI JAN 6 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 1 AM EST
SUNDAY...

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

* SEAS...8 TO 13 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.

&&

$$

AMZ136-062200-
/O.NEW.KMHX.SC.Y.0005.170107T1100Z-170108T0000Z/
PAMLICO AND PUNGO RIVERS-
403 AM EST FRI JAN 6 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 7 PM EST
SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY HAS ISSUED
A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 7 PM EST
SATURDAY.

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

* WAVES...ROUGH. 

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.

&&

$$

AMZ137-062200-
/O.NEW.KMHX.SC.Y.0005.170107T1100Z-170108T1000Z/
NEUSE AND BAY RIVERS-
403 AM EST FRI JAN 6 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 5 AM EST
SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY HAS ISSUED
A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO
5 AM EST SUNDAY.

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

* WAVES...ROUGH.

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.

&&

$$

516 
WHUS72 KMHX 062052
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
352 PM EST FRI JAN 6 2017

...GALE FORCE WINDS SATURDAY THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT WITH ELEVATED
SEAS CONTINUING INTO MONDAY...

.STRONG LOW PRESSURE WILL MOVE OFF THE NORTH CAROLINA COAST LATE
TONIGHT AND SATURDAY WITH STRONG HIGH PRESSURE BUILDING IN
SATURDAY NIGHT. GALE FORCE WINDS AND ROUGH SEAS ARE EXPECTED ON
THE COASTAL WATERS AND SOUNDS...WITH SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY
CONDITIONS FOR THE PAMLICO AND NEUSE RIVERS.

AMZ130-131-135-070900-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0001.170107T0600Z-170108T0600Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-ALLIGATOR RIVER-PAMLICO SOUND-
352 PM EST FRI JAN 6 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 1 AM EST
SUNDAY...

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

&&

$$

AMZ150-070900-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0001.170107T0600Z-170108T1200Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
352 PM EST FRI JAN 6 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST
SUNDAY...

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

* SEAS...8 TO 13 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.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-156-158-070900-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0001.170107T0600Z-170108T1200Z/
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-
352 PM EST FRI JAN 6 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST
SUNDAY...

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

* SEAS...8 TO 13 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.

&&

$$

AMZ136-070900-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0005.170107T0900Z-170108T0000Z/
PAMLICO AND PUNGO RIVERS-
352 PM EST FRI JAN 6 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM EST
SATURDAY...

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

* WAVES...ROUGH.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ137-070900-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0005.170107T0900Z-170108T1000Z/
NEUSE AND BAY RIVERS-
352 PM EST FRI JAN 6 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 5 AM
EST SUNDAY...

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

* WAVES...ROUGH.

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.

&&

$$

535 
WHUS72 KMHX 070935
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
435 AM EST SAT JAN 7 2017

...GALE FORCE WINDS THROUGH LATE TONIGHT WITH ELEVATED SEAS
CONTINUING INTO MONDAY...

.DEVELOPING LOW PRESSURE ALONG THE COAST THIS MORNING WILL MOVE
NORTHEAST THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT WITH STRONG HIGH PRESSURE
BUILDING IN FROM THE WEST-NORTHWEST. GALE FORCE WINDS AND ROUGH
SEAS ARE EXPECTED ON THE COASTAL WATERS AND SOUNDS...WITH SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY CONDITIONS FOR THE PAMLICO AND NEUSE RIVERS.

AMZ130-131-135-072200-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170108T0600Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-ALLIGATOR RIVER-PAMLICO SOUND-
435 AM EST SAT JAN 7 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...

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

&&

$$

AMZ150-072200-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170108T1200Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
435 AM EST SAT JAN 7 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY...

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

* SEAS...8 TO 13 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.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-156-158-072200-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170108T1200Z/
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-
435 AM EST SAT JAN 7 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY...

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

* SEAS...6 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.

&&

$$

AMZ136-072200-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170108T0000Z/
PAMLICO AND PUNGO RIVERS-
435 AM EST SAT JAN 7 2017

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

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

* WAVES...ROUGH.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ137-072200-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170108T1000Z/
NEUSE AND BAY RIVERS-
435 AM EST SAT JAN 7 2017

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

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

* WAVES...ROUGH.

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.

&&

$$

599 
WHUS72 KMHX 071934
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
234 PM EST SAT JAN 7 2017

...GALE FORCE WINDS THROUGH TONIGHT WITH ELEVATED SEAS CONTINUING
INTO MONDAY...

.DEVELOPING LOW PRESSURE OFF THE MID ATLANTIC COAST WILL MOVE
NORTHEAST TONIGHT AND CONTINUE TO DEEPEN, WITH STRONG HIGH PRESSURE
BUILDING IN FROM THE WEST-NORTHWEST. GALE FORCE WINDS AND ROUGH
SEAS ARE EXPECTED ON THE COASTAL WATERS AND SOUNDS, WITH SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY CONDITIONS FOR THE PAMLICO AND NEUSE RIVERS.
CONDITIONS IMPROVE LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY.

AMZ130-131-135-080600-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170108T0600Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-ALLIGATOR RIVER-PAMLICO SOUND-
234 PM EST SAT JAN 7 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...

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

* WAVES...2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-081000-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170108T1200Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
234 PM EST SAT JAN 7 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY...

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

* SEAS...10 TO 13 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.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-156-158-081000-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170108T1200Z/
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-
234 PM EST SAT JAN 7 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY...

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

* SEAS...10 TO 15 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.

&&

$$

AMZ136-080900-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170108T0900Z/
PAMLICO AND PUNGO RIVERS-
234 PM EST SAT JAN 7 2017

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

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

* WAVES...ROUGH.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ137-081000-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170108T1500Z/
NEUSE AND BAY RIVERS-
234 PM EST SAT JAN 7 2017

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

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

* WAVES...ROUGH.

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.

&&

$$

075 
WHUS72 KMHX 080230
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
930 PM EST SAT JAN 7 2017

...GALE FORCE WINDS THROUGH TONIGHT WITH ELEVATED SEAS CONTINUING
INTO MONDAY...

.GALE FORCE WINDS AND ROUGH SEAS WILL CONTINUE ON THE COASTAL
WATERS...WITH SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY CONDITIONS FOR THE SOUNDS AND
RIVERS. CONDITIONS IMPROVE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY.

AMZ131-081430-
/O.CAN.KMHX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170108T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170108T1800Z/
ALLIGATOR RIVER-
930 PM EST SAT JAN 7 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

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

* WAVES...ROUGH.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ130-135-081430-
/O.CAN.KMHX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170108T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170109T0600Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-PAMLICO SOUND-
930 PM EST SAT JAN 7 2017

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

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

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 20 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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-081200-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170108T1200Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
930 PM EST SAT JAN 7 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 25 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT.

* SEAS...7 TO 12 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.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-156-158-081200-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170108T1200Z/
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-
930 PM EST SAT JAN 7 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY...

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

* SEAS...7 TO 10 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
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.

&&

$$

AMZ136-080900-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170108T0900Z/
PAMLICO AND PUNGO RIVERS-
930 PM EST SAT JAN 7 2017

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

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

* WAVES...ROUGH.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ137-081430-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170108T1500Z/
NEUSE AND BAY RIVERS-
930 PM EST SAT JAN 7 2017

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

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

* WAVES...ROUGH.

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.

&&

$$

536 
WHUS72 KMHX 080821
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
321 AM EST SUN JAN 8 2017

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

.GUSTY NORTH TO NORTHWEST WINDS AND ROUGH SEAS WILL CONTINUE
ACROSS THE WATERS THROUGH TONIGHT AS STRONG ARCTIC HIGH PRESSURE
BUILDS INTO THE REGION. WINDS AND SEAS GRADUALLY DIMINISH LATE
TONIGHT AND MONDAY MORNING.

AMZ156-158-082030-
/O.CAN.KMHX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170108T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170109T1100Z/
S OF OCRACOKE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT NC OUT 20 NM-
S OF CAPE LOOKOUT TO N OF SURF CITY NC OUT 20 NM-
321 AM EST SUN JAN 8 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY HAS ISSUED
A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST
MONDAY. THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* 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 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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-082030-
/O.CAN.KMHX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170108T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170109T1400Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
321 AM EST SUN JAN 8 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY HAS ISSUED
A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST
MONDAY. THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* 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 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.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-082030-
/O.CAN.KMHX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170108T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170109T1700Z/
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-
321 AM EST SUN JAN 8 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

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

* SEAS...6 TO 11 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.

&&

$$

AMZ136-080930-
/O.CAN.KMHX.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170108T0900Z/
PAMLICO AND PUNGO RIVERS-
321 AM EST SUN JAN 8 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

WINDS HAVE DROPPED BELOW 25 KNOTS AND HAVE CANCELLED THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY.

$$

AMZ137-080930-
/O.CAN.KMHX.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170108T1500Z/
NEUSE AND BAY RIVERS-
321 AM EST SUN JAN 8 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

WINDS HAVE DROPPED BELOW 25 KNOTS AND HAVE CANCELLED THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY.

$$

AMZ131-081800-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170108T1800Z/
ALLIGATOR RIVER-
321 AM EST SUN JAN 8 2017

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

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

* WAVES...ROUGH.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ130-135-082030-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170109T0600Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-PAMLICO SOUND-
321 AM EST SUN JAN 8 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST 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 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
236 PM EST Thu Jan 5 2017

Weak low pressure will move up the coast tonight. A stronger area
of low pressure will move offshore Friday night through Saturday
night. Strong cold high pressure will then build south into the
region through early next week. Another cold front will approach
from the west on Wednesday.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
As of 215 PM Thursday, mid and high clouds continue to quickly
thicken from the west as surface low pressure starts to take shape
off the Georgia/South Carolina coast. This low will quickly zip up
the coast tonight producing some light rain, mainly over the
coastal zones where likely PoPs will continue. Weak instability
will remain offshore and will continue with small chance of
thunder in the offshore waters. QPF amounts overnight should range
from one-tenth of an inch southern and western areas to up to
one-third of an inch over the central and northern Outer Banks.
Lows tonight will range from the mid/upper 30s to mid 40s Outer
Banks.

&&

.SHORT TERM /FRIDAY/...
As of 230 PM Thursday, as initial surface low moves away, will see
a break in the precipitation although skies will remain mostly
cloudy. Moisture from the developing surface low in the
northeastern Gulf of Mexico will reach our southwestern counties
fairly quickly early Friday and ramp PoPs up from slight chance
in the morning to likely over the southwestern tier in the
afternoon. High temperatures will reach the lower 50s. QPF totals
will be fairly light on Friday, totaling generally one-tenth of
an inch or less.

&&

.LONG TERM /FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY/...
***UPDATE...Winter Storm Watch has now been issued for our entire
 CWA starting at 06Z Saturday through 06Z Sunday***

As of 330 AM Thu...Winter Wx is likely across Eastern North
Carolina Fri night into Sat...with accumulating snow, in addition
to possibly light sleet/freezing rain across the southern
counties. Though still some uncertainty remains regarding exact
p-type and accumulations...forecast confidence is increasing that
several inches of snow will be possible across portions of the
area. Winter Storm Watches will likely be needed later on today.
Arctic airmass will build over the area Sunday into early next
week, with very cold temperatures.

Friday night through Saturday Night... Secondary sfc low expected
to develop to the south Fri night then lift NE offshore of the
coast thru Sat. 00Z models similar to past several runs with some
track differences persisting, with main low impacting the region
Fri night into Sat. The 00z GFS seems to be trending slightly
closer to the coast with the low...and therefore slightly warmer
than previous runs. The GFS/CMC continue to keep the surface low
slightly weaker/further offshore, but colder and a greater threat
of snow for all areas including the immediate coast. ECMWF/NAM
show a bit stronger low closer to the coast with more rain coast
to mix or snow deep inland, and the forecast remains a blend
between these two camps. Increased pops to categorical and made to
changes to p-type, and increased snow amounts, esp across the
north/northwest.

Again, uncertainty continues regarding exact p-type and amounts,
which will hinge on the eventual track and strength of the surface
low moving along the southeast coast, but all areas could see some
snow accumulation...with possibly some light ice accumulation for
areas south of Hwy 70. At this time, confidence is increasing that
ptype will remain predominantly snow from near the Albemarle
Sound down into the coastal plain...where the highest snowfall
totals are expected. Models continue to trend wetter, with storm
total liquid water equivalent 0.75-1.25". Given the amount of
moisture could see areas of heavy snow develop, especially areas
north of Hwy 264 Saturday. At this time greatest uncertainty
continues for potential snow accumulations for areas along the
immediate coast. Added a slight chance mention of sleet and
freezing rain across the southern cwa, mainly south of Hwy 70 Sat
morning...where models show a warm nose developing and WPC probs
show increasing chances of light ice accum. Any sleet/freezing
rain would cut down on overall snow accum. Expect precip to
continue to change over to mainly snow from west to east Sat
afternoon. As precip ends shld be all snow as much colder air
surges in later Sat into Sat night however still some uncertainty
on how much moisture will be left as colder air arrives. Highs Sat
will hold in the 30s all areas with lows Sat night in the upper
teens inland and mid/upper 20s along the coast.

Sunday through Wednesday...Cold arctic high pressure will build
in through Mon then begin to slide off the coast Tuesday. Dry
weather expected through Tue...with very cold airmass over the
area. Highs in 30s Sun and Mon with lows in teens inland to 20s
cst Sun night and Mon night. Highs could struggle to reach
freezing in some locations Sun and Mon. Wind chill values likely
in the single digits most locations Sunday and Monday mornings.
Temps will moderate a bit Tue as thicknesses increase with 40s
area wide. Wednesday the flow is forecast to become southerly
ahead of the next approaching cold front with temps warming to
around 60 and a small threat for showers.

&&

.AVIATION /20Z THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
Short Term /Through tonight/...
As of 1240 PM Thurs...High confidence of VFR conditions will
persist through tonight. An increase of mid to high clouds will
continue to filter across the area with BKN clouds developing
around 5kft later this afternoon. As the weak low lifts northeast
from GA/SC border tonight...conditions will become MVFR as rain
low clouds filters in as the low moves just off the coast.
Expect mostly rain along the coastal sites (KEWN/KOAJ) versus the
inland sites, but continued the mention of VCSH. Conditions will
improve back to VFR by mid-morning under BKN ceilings.

Long Term /Friday through Monday/...
As of 330 AM Thu... Sub-VFR conditions likely to re-develop
Friday night through Sat evening, as another area of low pressure
moves along the coast with rain initially, then likely changing
over the snow Sat. Still a challenging p-type forecast for the
event, but looks like PGV will remain mainly snow late Friday
night into Sat...while EWN/OAJ/ISO could see see periods of
rain/snow/sleet and maybe a brief period of freezing rain, before
changing over the mainly snow by Sat afternoon. Widespread IFR
conditions likely late Fri night into Sat. Cold high pressure will
build over the area Sat night through Sunday with gusty northerly
winds forecast Sat and Sunday and mostly clear skies late Sat
night through Mon.

&&

.MARINE...
Short Term /Tonight through Friday/...
As of 235 PM Thursday, winds are generally NE/E at 5-15 knots this
afternoon should back to more northerly on Friday as surface low
zips quickly offshore during the day. Per local SWAN/NWPS, current
seas of 2-3 feet will build to 3-5 feet on Friday.

Long Term /Friday through Monday/...
As of 430 AM Thu..Dangerous boating conditions are expected over
the waters this weekend as developing low pressure moves off of
the NC coast. N/NE winds 10-20 kt Friday could be build seas to 4
to 6 ft over the outer northern and central waters. The stronger
northerly winds will develop Friday night and are expected to peak
on Saturday with Gales possible. Winds will continue strong 20-30
KT Sunday night then begin to gradually subside Monday to to 10 to
15 KT late. Seas will build to around 10 - 11 ft Saturday and
remain elevated at 6 ft or higher through Monday afternoon.

&&

.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
As of 330 AM Thu...Gusty N/NW winds will develop Sat and continue
into Sunday night. Given the fetch and duration, minor water level
rises will be possible for locations adjacent to the southern
Pamlico Sound, mainly areas from Oregon Inlet south to Downeast
Carteret county. Extratropical storm surge guidance suggest minor
water level rises may also be possible for the northern Outer
Banks, though confidence in oceanside is less than soundside at
this time.

&&

.MHX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NC...Winter Storm Watch from Friday evening through late Saturday
     night for NCZ029-044>047-079>081-090>095-098-103-104.
MARINE...Gale Warning from 1 AM Saturday to 7 AM EST Monday for AMZ130-
     131-135-150-152-154-156-158.

&&

SYNOPSIS...CTC
NEAR TERM...CTC
SHORT TERM...CTC
LONG TERM...CQD
AVIATION...CQD/BM
MARINE...CTC/EH
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...MHX

HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
1033 AM EST THU JAN 5 2017

NCZ029-044>047-079>081-090>094-098-061545-
MARTIN-PITT-WASHINGTON-TYRRELL-MAINLAND DARE-GREENE-BEAUFORT-
MAINLAND HYDE-DUPLIN-LENOIR-JONES-CRAVEN-PAMLICO-ONSLOW-
1033 AM EST THU JAN 5 2017

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT...

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.

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

   WINTER STORM WATCH.

AN AREA OF LOW PRESSURE IS FORECAST TO MOVE JUST OFF OF THE COAST
AND PRODUCE WIDESPREAD PRECIPITATION ACROSS EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA
FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY. THOUGH SOME UNCERTAINTY REMAINS
REGARDING EXACT PRECIPITATION TYPE AND ACCUMULATIONS...FORECAST
CONFIDENCE IS INCREASING THAT SEVERAL INCHES OF SNOW WILL BE
POSSIBLE ACROSS PORTIONS OF THE AREA LATE FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY.
A BRIEF PERIOD OF LIGHT SLEET AND FREEZING RAIN WILL ALSO BE
POSSIBLE FOR AREAS SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 70 EARLY SATURDAY. RESIDENTS
ARE ADVISED TO MONITOR NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORECASTS FOR THE
LATEST ON THE POTENTIAL FOR WINTER WEATHER THIS WEEKEND.

A VERY COLD AIRMASS WILL BUILD OVER THE AREA LATE WEEKEND INTO
EARLY NEXT WEEK. LOW TEMPERATURES IN THE TEENS TO LOW 20S COMBINED
WITH NORTH TO NORTHWESTERLY WINDS WILL RESULT IN WIND CHILL
VALUES IN THE SINGLE DIGITS FOR MOST LOCATIONS SUNDAY AND MONDAY
MORNINGS.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

NCZ095-061545-
CARTERET-
1033 AM EST THU JAN 5 2017

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT...

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.

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

   WINTER STORM WATCH.

AN AREA OF LOW PRESSURE IS FORECAST TO MOVE JUST OFF OF THE COAST
AND PRODUCE WIDESPREAD PRECIPITATION ACROSS EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA
FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY. THOUGH SOME UNCERTAINTY REMAINS
REGARDING EXACT PRECIPITATION TYPE AND ACCUMULATIONS...SOME SNOW
ACCUMULATION WILL BE POSSIBLE. PRECIPITATION COULD BEGIN AS A
WINTRY MIX LATE FRIDAY NIGHT INTO EARLY SATURDAY, BEFORE LIKELY
CHANGING OVER TO SNOW LATE SATURDAY. RESIDENTS ARE ADVISED TO
MONITOR NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORECASTS FOR THE LATEST ON THE
POTENTIAL FOR WINTER WEATHER THIS WEEKEND.

GALE FORCE NORTHERLY WINDS WILL BE POSSIBLE SATURDAY AND SATURDAY
NIGHT WHICH COULD PRODUCE MINOR COASTAL FLOODING FOR AREAS
ADJACENT TO THE PAMLICO SOUND.

A VERY COLD AIRMASS WILL BUILD OVER THE AREA LATE WEEKEND INTO
EARLY NEXT WEEK. LOW TEMPERATURES IN THE TEENS TO LOW 20S COMBINED
WITH NORTH TO NORTHWESTERLY WINDS WILL RESULT IN WIND CHILL
VALUES IN THE SINGLE DIGITS FOR MOST LOCATIONS SUNDAY AND MONDAY
MORNINGS.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

NCZ103-104-061545-
OUTER BANKS DARE-OUTER BANKS HYDE-
1033 AM EST THU JAN 5 2017

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT...

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.

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

   WINTER STORM WATCH.

AN AREA OF LOW PRESSURE IS FORECAST TO MOVE JUST OFF OF THE COAST
AND PRODUCE WIDESPREAD PRECIPITATION ACROSS EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA
FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY. THOUGH SOME UNCERTAINTY REMAINS
REGARDING EXACT PRECIPITATION TYPE AND ACCUMULATIONS...BUT A FEW
INCHES OF SNOW WILL BE POSSIBLE ACROSS THE OUTER BANKS FRIDAY
NIGHT AND SATURDAY, WITH THE HIGHEST AMOUNTS NORTH OF OREGON
INLET. RESIDENTS ARE ADVISED TO MONITOR NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
FORECASTS FOR THE LATEST ON THE POTENTIAL FOR WINTER WEATHER THIS
WEEKEND.

GALE FORCE NORTHERLY WINDS WILL BE POSSIBLE SATURDAY AND SATURDAY
NIGHT WHICH COULD PRODUCE MINOR COASTAL FLOODING ADJACENT TO THE
PAMLICO SOUND SOUTH OF OREGON INLET.

A VERY COLD AIRMASS WILL BUILD OVER THE AREA LATE WEEKEND INTO
EARLY NEXT WEEK. LOW TEMPERATURES IN THE TEENS TO LOW 20S COMBINED
WITH NORTH TO NORTHWESTERLY WINDS WILL RESULT IN WIND CHILL
VALUES IN THE SINGLE DIGITS FOR MOST LOCATIONS SUNDAY AND MONDAY
MORNINGS.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.