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Gale Warning 14, NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC

April 23, 2017

NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC issued this gale warning at Apr 23, 2017, 3:29 PM EDT. It took effect at Apr 24, 2017, 5:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 14 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 23, 2017, 3:29 PM EDT (19:29 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 24, 2017, 5:00 PM EDT
Expired
Apr 25, 2017, 6:41 AM EDT
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC

The text

As transmitted.

670 
WHUS72 KMHX 231929
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
329 PM EDT SUN APR 23 2017

...GUSTY WINDS AND ELEVATED SEAS INTO MIDWEEK...

.A WARM FRONT WILL LIFT IN ALONG THE COAST TONIGHT WITH LOW 
PRESSURE SLOWLY MOVING NORTHEAST OVER THE WATERS MONDAY AND 
TUESDAY. THIS WILL PRODUCE AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF GUSTY WINDS AND 
ELEVATED SEAS.

AMZ135-240930-
/O.CAN.KMHX.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-170424T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0014.170424T2100Z-170425T0500Z/
PAMLICO SOUND-
329 PM EDT SUN APR 23 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM MONDAY TO 1 AM EDT TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY HAS ISSUED
A GALE WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM MONDAY TO 1 AM EDT
TUESDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS...NORTHEAST TO EAST 25 TO 35 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.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-240930-
/O.UPG.KMHX.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-170426T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0014.170424T2100Z-170425T0900Z/
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-
329 PM EDT SUN APR 23 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM MONDAY TO 5 AM EDT TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY HAS ISSUED
A GALE WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM MONDAY TO 5 AM EDT
TUESDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS...EAST TO SOUTHEAST 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KT.

* SEAS...9 TO 14 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.

&&

$$

AMZ156-240930-
/O.UPG.KMHX.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-170426T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0014.170424T2100Z-170425T0500Z/
S OF OCRACOKE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT NC OUT 20 NM-
329 PM EDT SUN APR 23 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM MONDAY TO 1 AM EDT TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY HAS ISSUED
A GALE WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM MONDAY TO 1 AM EDT
TUESDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS...EAST TO SOUTHEAST 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 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.

&&

$$

AMZ158-240930-
/O.UPG.KMHX.SC.Y.0051.170424T0800Z-170426T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0014.170424T2100Z-170425T0300Z/
S OF CAPE LOOKOUT TO N OF SURF CITY NC OUT 20 NM-
329 PM EDT SUN APR 23 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM TO 11 PM EDT MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY HAS ISSUED
A GALE WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM TO 11 PM EDT MONDAY.
THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS...EAST TO SOUTHEAST 25 TO 35 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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-240930-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-170426T1800Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
329 PM EDT SUN APR 23 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...EAST TO SOUTHEAST 15 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT.

* SEAS...7 TO 12 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.

&&

$$

AMZ130-131-240300-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-170424T0300Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-ALLIGATOR RIVER-
329 PM EDT SUN APR 23 2017

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

* WINDS...NORTHEAST TO EAST 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.

&&

$$

11
7 follow-up statements
602 
WHUS72 KMHX 240241
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
1041 PM EDT SUN APR 23 2017

...GUSTY WINDS AND ELEVATED SEAS INTO MIDWEEK...

.A WARM FRONT WILL LIFT IN ALONG THE COAST TONIGHT WITH LOW
PRESSURE SLOWLY MOVING NORTHEAST OVER THE WATERS MONDAY AND
TUESDAY. THIS WILL PRODUCE AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF GUSTY WINDS AND
ELEVATED SEAS.

AMZ130-131-240345-
/O.CAN.KMHX.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-170424T0300Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-ALLIGATOR RIVER-
1041 PM EDT SUN APR 23 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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


$$

AMZ158-241445-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0014.170424T2100Z-170425T0300Z/
S OF CAPE LOOKOUT TO N OF SURF CITY NC OUT 20 NM-
1041 PM EDT SUN APR 23 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM TO 11 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS...EAST 25 TO 35 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.

&&

$$

AMZ135-241445-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0014.170424T2100Z-170425T0500Z/
PAMLICO SOUND-
1041 PM EDT SUN APR 23 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM MONDAY TO 1 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WINDS...EAST 25 TO 35 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.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-241445-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0014.170424T2100Z-170425T0900Z/
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-
1041 PM EDT SUN APR 23 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM MONDAY TO 5 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

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

* SEAS...9 TO 14 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.

&&

$$

AMZ156-241445-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0014.170424T2100Z-170425T0500Z/
S OF OCRACOKE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT NC OUT 20 NM-
1041 PM EDT SUN APR 23 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM MONDAY TO 1 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

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

&&

$$

AMZ150-241445-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-170426T1800Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
1041 PM EDT SUN APR 23 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

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

* SEAS...7 TO 12 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.

&&

$$
158 
WHUS72 KMHX 240754
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
354 AM EDT MON APR 24 2017

...STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEAS DEVELOPING LATE TODAY AND 
TONIGHT...

.A WARM FRONT WILL LIFT THROUGH THE WATERS THIS MORNING, WITH
COMPLEX LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM SLOWLY MOVING NORTHEAST OVER THE 
WATERS LATE TODAY AND TUESDAY. GALE FORCE WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO
DEVELOP THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT, WITH SEAS BUILDING TO 9 TO 15
FEET. ELEVATED SEAS WILL LINGER THROUGH MID WEEK.

AMZ150-242000-
/O.UPG.KMHX.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-170426T1800Z/
/O.EXB.KMHX.GL.W.0014.170425T0300Z-170425T1100Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
354 AM EDT MON APR 24 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY HAS ISSUED
A GALE WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
7 AM EDT TUESDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN
EFFECT.

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST 20 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.

&&

$$

AMZ130-131-242000-
/O.EXB.KMHX.GL.W.0014.170425T0300Z-170425T1100Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-ALLIGATOR RIVER-
354 AM EDT MON APR 24 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY HAS ISSUED
A GALE WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
7 AM EDT TUESDAY.

* WINDS...EAST 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.

&&

$$

AMZ158-242000-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0014.170424T2100Z-170425T0600Z/
S OF CAPE LOOKOUT TO N OF SURF CITY NC OUT 20 NM-
354 AM EDT MON APR 24 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM
EDT TUESDAY...

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

* SEAS...7 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.

&&

$$

AMZ135-242000-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0014.170424T2100Z-170425T1100Z/
PAMLICO SOUND-
354 AM EDT MON APR 24 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM
EDT TUESDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST 25 TO 35 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.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-242000-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0014.170424T2100Z-170425T1100Z/
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-
354 AM EDT MON APR 24 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM
EDT TUESDAY...

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

* SEAS...9 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.

&&

$$

AMZ156-242000-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0014.170424T2100Z-170425T0600Z/
S OF OCRACOKE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT NC OUT 20 NM-
354 AM EDT MON APR 24 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM
EDT TUESDAY...

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

* SEAS...9 TO 14 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.

&&

$$

AMZ136-137-242000-
/O.NEW.KMHX.SC.Y.0052.170424T2000Z-170425T0900Z/
PAMLICO AND PUNGO RIVERS-NEUSE AND BAY RIVERS-
354 AM EDT MON APR 24 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 AM EDT TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY HAS ISSUED
A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 5 AM EDT TUESDAY.

* WINDS...EAST 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.

&&

$$
768 
WHUS72 KMHX 241941
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
341 PM EDT MON APR 24 2017

...STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEAS DEVELOPING TONIGHT...

.A COMPLEX LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL SLOWLY MOVE NORTHEAST OVER 
THE WATERS TONIGHT INTO TUESDAY. GALE FORCE WINDS WILL CONTINUE 
TO DEVELOP LATE THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT, WITH SEAS BUILDING TO
9 TO 15 FEET. ELEVATED SEAS WILL LINGER THROUGH MID WEEK.

AMZ158-250600-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0014.170424T2100Z-170425T0600Z/
S OF CAPE LOOKOUT TO N OF SURF CITY NC OUT 20 NM-
341 PM EDT MON APR 24 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST 20 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.

&&

$$

AMZ135-250745-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0014.170424T2100Z-170425T1100Z/
PAMLICO SOUND-
341 PM EDT MON APR 24 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST 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.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-250745-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0014.170424T2100Z-170425T1100Z/
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-
341 PM EDT MON APR 24 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST 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.

&&

$$

AMZ156-250600-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0014.170424T2100Z-170425T0600Z/
S OF OCRACOKE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT NC OUT 20 NM-
341 PM EDT MON APR 24 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT TUESDAY...

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

&&

$$

AMZ150-250745-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0014.170425T0300Z-170425T1100Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
341 PM EDT MON APR 24 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EDT TUESDAY...

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

&&

$$

AMZ130-131-250745-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0014.170425T0300Z-170425T1100Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-ALLIGATOR RIVER-
341 PM EDT MON APR 24 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EDT TUESDAY...

* WINDS...EAST 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.

&&

$$

AMZ136-137-250745-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0052.170424T2000Z-170425T0900Z/
PAMLICO AND PUNGO RIVERS-NEUSE AND BAY RIVERS-
341 PM EDT MON APR 24 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WINDS...EAST 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.

&&

$$
100 
WHUS72 KMHX 250240
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
1040 PM EDT MON APR 24 2017

...STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEAS DEVELOPING TONIGHT...

.A COMPLEX LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL SLOWLY MOVE NORTHEAST OVER
THE WATERS TONIGHT INTO TUESDAY. GALE FORCE WINDS WILL CONTINUE
TO DEVELOP LATE THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT, WITH SEAS BUILDING TO
9 TO 15 FEET. ELEVATED SEAS WILL LINGER THROUGH MID WEEK.

AMZ158-250600-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-170425T0600Z/
S OF CAPE LOOKOUT TO N OF SURF CITY NC OUT 20 NM-
1040 PM EDT MON APR 24 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST 20 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.

&&

$$

AMZ135-251100-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-170425T1100Z/
PAMLICO SOUND-
1040 PM EDT MON APR 24 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST 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.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-251100-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-170425T1100Z/
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-
1040 PM EDT MON APR 24 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST 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.

&&

$$

AMZ156-250600-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-170425T0600Z/
S OF OCRACOKE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT NC OUT 20 NM-
1040 PM EDT MON APR 24 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT TUESDAY...

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

&&

$$

AMZ150-251100-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0014.170425T0300Z-170425T1100Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
1040 PM EDT MON APR 24 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT TUESDAY...

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

&&

$$

AMZ130-131-251100-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0014.170425T0300Z-170425T1100Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-ALLIGATOR RIVER-
1040 PM EDT MON APR 24 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WINDS...EAST 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.

&&

$$

AMZ136-137-250900-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-170425T0900Z/
PAMLICO AND PUNGO RIVERS-NEUSE AND BAY RIVERS-
1040 PM EDT MON APR 24 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WINDS...EAST 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.

&&

$$
335 
WHUS72 KMHX 250606
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
206 AM EDT TUE APR 25 2017

...STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEAS THROUGH EARLY MORNING...

.A COMPLEX LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL SLOWLY MOVE NORTHEAST OVER
THE WATERS TONIGHT INTO TUESDAY. GALE FORCE WINDS WILL CONTINUE
WILL CONTINUE OVERNIGHT, WITH SEAS PEAKING AT 9 TO 15 FEET. 
ELEVATED SEAS WILL LINGER THROUGH MID WEEK.

AMZ156-158-251815-
/O.EXP.KMHX.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-170425T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-170426T1600Z/
S OF OCRACOKE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT NC OUT 20 NM-
S OF CAPE LOOKOUT TO N OF SURF CITY NC OUT 20 NM-
206 AM EDT TUE APR 25 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY HAS ISSUED
A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT
WEDNESDAY.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 10 TO 20 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.

&&

$$

AMZ135-251100-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-170425T1100Z/
PAMLICO SOUND-
206 AM EDT TUE APR 25 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST 25 TO 35 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.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-251100-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-170425T1100Z/
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-
206 AM EDT TUE APR 25 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

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

&&

$$

AMZ150-251100-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-170425T1100Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
206 AM EDT TUE APR 25 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

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

&&

$$

AMZ130-131-251100-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-170425T1100Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-ALLIGATOR RIVER-
206 AM EDT TUE APR 25 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WINDS...EAST 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.

&&

$$

AMZ136-137-250900-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-170425T0900Z/
PAMLICO AND PUNGO RIVERS-NEUSE AND BAY RIVERS-
206 AM EDT TUE APR 25 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT EARLY
THIS MORNING...

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST 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.

&&

$$
697 
WHUS72 KMHX 250830
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
430 AM EDT TUE APR 25 2017

...STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEAS THIS MORNING...

.A COMPLEX LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL CONTINUE TO IMPACT THE WATERS
TODAY, AND LIFT NORTHEAST TONIGHT. GALE FORCE WINDS WILL CONTINUE
WILL CONTINUE EARLY THIS MORNING, WITH SEAS PEAKING AT 10 TO 18 
FEET. ELEVATED SEAS WILL LINGER THROUGH MID WEEK.

AMZ135-251100-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-170425T1100Z/
PAMLICO SOUND-
430 AM EDT TUE APR 25 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST 25 TO 35 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.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-251100-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-170425T1100Z/
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-
430 AM EDT TUE APR 25 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

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

* SEAS...10 TO 18 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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-251100-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-170425T1100Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
430 AM EDT TUE APR 25 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

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

* SEAS...8 TO 14 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.

&&

$$

AMZ130-131-251100-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-170425T1100Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-ALLIGATOR RIVER-
430 AM EDT TUE APR 25 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WINDS...EAST 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.

&&

$$

AMZ136-137-251100-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-170425T1100Z/
PAMLICO AND PUNGO RIVERS-NEUSE AND BAY RIVERS-
430 AM EDT TUE APR 25 2017

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

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST 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.

&&

$$

AMZ156-158-252030-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-170426T1600Z/
S OF OCRACOKE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT NC OUT 20 NM-
S OF CAPE LOOKOUT TO N OF SURF CITY NC OUT 20 NM-
430 AM EDT TUE APR 25 2017

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

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 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 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.

&&

$$
728 
WHUS72 KMHX 251041
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
641 AM EDT TUE APR 25 2017

...DANGEROUS SEAS CONTINUE TODAY...

.A COMPLEX LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL CONTINUE TO IMPACT THE WATERS
TODAY, AND LIFT NORTHEAST TONIGHT. GUSTY WINDS THIS MORNING WILL
CONTINUE TO DIMINISH, BUT SEAS WILL REMAIN ELEVATED. SEAS THIS
MORNING ARE 8 TO 16 FEET, AND WILL SUBSIDE TO 5 TO 10 FEET THIS
AFTERNOON.

AMZ130-131-251400-
/O.CAN.KMHX.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-170425T1100Z/
/O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-170425T1400Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-ALLIGATOR RIVER-
641 AM EDT TUE APR 25 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY HAS ISSUED
A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING. THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 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 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.

&&

$$

AMZ135-251400-
/O.CAN.KMHX.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-170425T1100Z/
/O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-170425T1400Z/
PAMLICO SOUND-
641 AM EDT TUE APR 25 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY HAS ISSUED
A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING. THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS...SOUTH 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.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-252245-
/O.CAN.KMHX.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-170425T1100Z/
/O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-170427T0000Z/
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-
641 AM EDT TUE APR 25 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY HAS ISSUED
A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY. THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS...SOUTHWEST 15 TO 25 KT.

* SEAS...8 TO 16 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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-252245-
/O.CAN.KMHX.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-170425T1100Z/
/O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-170426T2100Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
641 AM EDT TUE APR 25 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY HAS ISSUED
A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY. THE GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

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

* SEAS...7 TO 15 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.

&&

$$

AMZ136-137-251145-
/O.CAN.KMHX.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-170425T1100Z/
PAMLICO AND PUNGO RIVERS-NEUSE AND BAY RIVERS-
641 AM EDT TUE APR 25 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

WINDS HAVE DIMINISHED.

$$

AMZ156-158-252245-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-170426T1600Z/
S OF OCRACOKE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT NC OUT 20 NM-
S OF CAPE LOOKOUT TO N OF SURF CITY NC OUT 20 NM-
641 AM EDT TUE APR 25 2017

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

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

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

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

NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC wrote its last area forecast discussion before this gale warning went out at Apr 23, 1:10 PM EDT, 2 hours 19 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 23, 1:10 PM EDT, 2 hours 19 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
110 PM EDT Sun Apr 23 2017

.SYNOPSIS...
A stationary front will be just south of the area this afternoon
with high pressure building in from the north. The front will
move in along the coast tonight as low pressure moves into South
Carolina. The low will slowly move northeast along the coast
Monday and Tuesday. High pressure in the central Atlantic will
build in Wednesday through Friday.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/...
As of 105 PM Sunday...Latest satellite imagery and upper-air
data showing mid-level low spinning over western Tennessee.
Patchy showers continue to impact our southern CWA this
afternoon with only spotty rain elsewhere. Current PoPs reflect
this trend and plan no changes to the forecast at this time.
Minimal risk of thunder this afternoon given surface- based
stability with strong cold-air damming in place. Lowered
afternoon maximum temperatures another degree or two as most
locales should remain in the 60s.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH 6 AM MONDAY/...
As of 500 AM Sunday...Precip threat expected to become more
widespread overnight as upper low approaching from SW, surface
low moving into SC and warm front lifting in along coast will
produce sufficient lift in moist environment to support good
coverage of showers and possible scattered tstms. Kept previous
forecast trend of POPs increasing from likely this evening to
categorical overnight. Min temps ranging from mid 50s north to
mid 60s south with rising temps possible overnight along coast.

&&

.LONG TERM /MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
As of 430 AM Sun...Heavy rain with a flash flood threat for
swrn sections of the CWA is the main story for the extended,
then a potential late April heat wave develops.

Monday through Tuesday...This period will be more or less a
washout as strong upper level low and sfc reflection advance
towards the area. Have issued a FFA for swrn counties as this
area has best potential of receiving copious rainfall. Poor
Man's Ensemble of the operational 23/00Z global model suite
(GFS/ECMWF/NAM/CMC) all indicate best axis for deep
moisture/fgen/uvv has shifted generally west of the CWA, though
close enough to warrant the watch for the swrn zones. Have
generally tapered back rainfall totals to 2 to 4 inches, with
heaviest amounts across the respective watch area. Locally
higher amounts due to convective elements warrant the watch as
training cells are possible. Marginal threat for severe as high
shear and low CAPE will be present on Monday. Threat will be
mainly damaging winds though an iso tornado cannot be completely
ruled out.

Synoptic regime will feature strong and compact upr low that
gets closed off from the westerlies slowly pivoting through GA
on Monday then off the SC coast Monday night. At the sfc, area
of low pressure will move northward from the FL straits and
Bahamas. Sfc cyclogenesis will also occur in tandem with the upr
low off the SC coast Monday night. Tropical moisture will get
entrained into the region per model layer streamlines converging
on Southeastern NC. Model x-sections indicate the heaviest rain
threat would occur Monday afternoon through evening as area of
UVV moves across. Low pres moves ashore across E NC Tuesday
morning as it becomes vertically stacked with strong upr low.
This will end the heavy rain threat as deep moisture gets
shunted off to the north and east. There may even be some
pockets of sunshine on Tuesday so have raised temps a few
degrees into the mid/upr 70s. With upr low overhead though
sunshine would act to destabilize the atms with potential for
at least sct showers across the FA esp in the afternoon and
early evening. Have maintained 40-70 pops through the day and
into Tue early eve.

Wednesday through Saturday...A building heat wave is expected
following the departure of the upr low as hts/thicknesses soar
above climo. In fact model fields indicate heights up to 2
standard deviations above normal by late in the week as massive
ridge of high pressure develops over the eastern CONUS. If this
verifies record high temps would certainly be threatened with
temps in the upr 80s to lower 90s. Mainly dry conditions with
only isolated threat for sea breeze convection each afternoon,
more typical of mid Summer vs late April.

&&

.AVIATION /17Z SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
Short Term /through 18Z Monday/
As of 105 PM Sunday...IFR to low-end MVFR ceilings should
prevail through the remainder of the afternoon as frontal
inversion holds in strong cold-air damming regime with low-level
northeast flow. Some lifting of ceilings may occur tonight as
warm front moves north later tonight and early Monday as
precipitation increases...but visibility will in turn drop to at
least MVFR levels. NE winds at 10-15 knots will continue tonight
then increase to 10-20 knots and gusty for Monday.

Long Term /Monday through Thursday/...
As of 430 AM Sun...Poor flying conditions continue Monday into
Monday night as widespread rain showers and MVFR/IFR cigs will
be prevalent ahead of a strong low pressure area. The low will
move through on Tuesday with low clouds and widespread rain
ending and a return to VFR. However sct showers will still be a
threat into Tue evening. High pressure and SKC expected Wed into
Thur.

&&

.MARINE...
Short Term /through Tonight/...
As of 110 PM Sunday...Winds continue NNE/NE at 15-25 knots
across most of the coastal waters with seas hovering around 5 to
6 feet with higher values likely offshore. This pattern will
continue for the afternoon then winds will decrease this
evening as low pressure moves into SC. Then stalled front lifts
back in along coast overnight, producing increasing SE winds
over southern half of waters by morning. Winds will drop below
20 KT all waters this evening and seas may drop below 6 feet,
but will be short-lived and keeping SCA up for outer waters with
rough conditions persisting into Wednesday. Latest guidance
shows that Gale Warnings may be needed later today.

Long Term /Monday through Thursday/...
As of 430 AM Sun...Poor boating conditions through mid week as a
strong low pressure area impacts the waters. Winds increase out
of the SE on Monday and could reach a period of gales Monday
night ahead of the low pressure area slowly moving towards the
area. Seas will build to 8-12 ft or higher late Monday and peak
Monday overnight into Tue morning. Winds diminish on Tue though
high seas will linger into Wednesday. High pres builds off the
coast with winds becoming SW late Wed through the end of the
week.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...
As of 430 AM Sun...Flash flood watch for swrn sections of the
CWA as this area has best chance of seeing upwards of 4 inches
of rain with locally higher amounts. Heaviest rain will occur
Monday afternoon through early Tuesday morning ahead of
advancing strong low pressure.

&&

.MHX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NC...Flash Flood Watch from Monday afternoon through Tuesday
     morning for NCZ079-090>092-098.
     Beach Hazards Statement until 8 PM EDT this evening for NCZ103.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 11 PM EDT this evening for AMZ130-
     131-135.
     Small Craft Advisory until 2 PM EDT Wednesday for AMZ150-152-
     154-156.
     Small Craft Advisory from 4 AM Monday to 4 AM EDT Wednesday
     for AMZ158.

&&

SYNOPSIS...JBM
NEAR TERM...CTC
SHORT TERM...JBM
LONG TERM...TL
AVIATION...CTC/TL
MARINE...CTC/JBM/TL
HYDROLOGY...MHX
Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 23, 6:10 AM EDT, 9 hours 19 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
610 AM EDT Sun Apr 23 2017

NCZ029-044>047-080-081-093>095-104-241015-
Martin-Pitt-Washington-Tyrrell-Mainland Dare-Beaufort-Mainland Hyde-
Craven-Pamlico-Carteret-Outer Banks Hyde-
610 AM EDT Sun Apr 23 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

A strengthening slow moving low pressure system will affect the area
Monday into early Tuesday. Copious amounts of rain are expected
beginning Monday and ending early Tuesday. There is a potential for
some flash flooding with rain amounts averaging 2 to 4 inches with
locally higher amounts over 6 inches possible. The best threat for
flooding is generally west of Highway 17 and South of Highway 70.

There is also a threat for isolated strong to marginally severe
thunderstorms Monday into early Tuesday morning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ079-090>092-098-241015-
Greene-Duplin-Lenoir-Jones-Onslow-
610 AM EDT Sun Apr 23 2017

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flash Flood Watch.

A strengthening slow moving low pressure system will affect the area
Monday into early Tuesday. Copious amounts of rain are expected
beginning Monday and ending early Tuesday. There is a potential for
some flash flooding with rain amounts averaging 2 to 4 inches with
locally higher amounts over 6 inches possible. The best threat for
flooding is generally west of Highway 17 and South of Highway 70.

There is also a threat for isolated strong to marginally severe
thunderstorms Monday into early Tuesday morning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ103-241015-
Outer Banks Dare-
610 AM EDT Sun Apr 23 2017

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Beach Hazards Statement.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

A strengthening slow moving low pressure system will move through
the region early in the week. Copious amounts of rain are expected
beginning Sunday night and lasting through Monday night. There is a
potential for some flooding as rain amounts will total 3 to 5 inches
with locally higher amounts across a large portion of Eastern NC.

There is also a threat for strong to marginally severe thunderstorms
on Monday ahead of the advancing low pressure system.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 22, 8:07 PM EDTBeach Hazards StatementMHX24 hr
Apr 22, 8:07 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMHXTyrrell53 min
Apr 22, 8:36 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMHX54 min
Apr 22, 8:46 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMHX59 min
Apr 22, 8:46 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMHXWashington59 min
Apr 22, 9:03 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMHXTyrrell42 min
Apr 22, 9:27 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMHXBeaufort, Craven, Lenoir63 min
Apr 23, 4:15 AM EDTFlash Flood WatchMHXBeaufort, Duplin, Greene, Jones, Lenoir, Pamlico and 1 more52 hr
Apr 23, 4:35 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryMHX11 hr

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