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Gale Warning 22, NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC

October 28, 2017

NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC issued this gale warning at Oct 28, 2017, 3:11 PM EDT. It took effect at Oct 29, 2017, 4:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 15 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
Oct 28, 2017, 3:11 PM EDT (19:11 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 29, 2017, 4:00 PM EDT
Expired
Oct 30, 2017, 7:23 AM EDT
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC

The text

As transmitted.

118 
WHUS72 KMHX 281911
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
311 PM EDT SAT OCT 28 2017

...STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEAS EXPECTED SUNDAY EVENING 
THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

.AN AREA OF LOW PRESSURE WILL STRENGTHEN AS IT LIFTS NORTHEAST
OFF THE COAST SUNDAY INTO SUNDAY EVENING. STRONG WINDS AND
DANGEROUS SEAS WILL DEVELOP LATE SUNDAY AFTERNOON AND PERSIST 
THROUGH MONDAY MORNING. 

AMZ156-158-290900-
/O.CAN.KMHX.SC.Y.0099.171029T0200Z-171029T2000Z/
/O.UPG.KMHX.GL.A.0008.171029T2000Z-171030T1300Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0022.171029T2000Z-171030T1400Z/
S OF OCRACOKE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT NC OUT 20 NM-
S OF CAPE LOOKOUT TO N OF SURF CITY NC OUT 20 NM-
311 PM EDT SAT OCT 28 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO 10 AM EDT MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY HAS ISSUED
A GALE WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO 10 AM EDT
MONDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED. THE GALE
WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS...WEST-SOUTHWEST 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 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.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-290900-
/O.UPG.KMHX.SC.Y.0099.171029T0200Z-171029T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0022.171029T2200Z-171030T1600Z/
/O.UPG.KMHX.GL.A.0008.171029T2300Z-171030T1300Z/
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-
311 PM EDT SAT OCT 28 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO NOON EDT MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY HAS ISSUED
A GALE WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO NOON EDT
MONDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. THE GALE
WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS...WEST-SOUTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-290900-
/O.UPG.KMHX.SC.Y.0099.171029T0400Z-171030T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0022.171030T0000Z-171030T1500Z/
/O.UPG.KMHX.GL.A.0008.171030T0200Z-171030T1500Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
311 PM EDT SAT OCT 28 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM SUNDAY TO 11 AM EDT MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY HAS ISSUED
A GALE WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM SUNDAY TO 11 AM EDT
MONDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. THE GALE
WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

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

&&

$$

AMZ135-290900-
/O.UPG.KMHX.SC.Y.0099.171029T0700Z-171030T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0022.171029T2300Z-171030T1400Z/
/O.UPG.KMHX.GL.A.0008.171030T0100Z-171030T1300Z/
PAMLICO SOUND-
311 PM EDT SAT OCT 28 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SUNDAY TO 10 AM EDT MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY HAS ISSUED
A GALE WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SUNDAY TO 10 AM EDT
MONDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. THE GALE
WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS...WEST-SOUTHWEST 25 TO 35 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT.

* WAVES...3 TO 5 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.

&&

$$

AMZ130-290900-
/O.UPG.KMHX.SC.Y.0099.171029T1100Z-171030T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0022.171029T2300Z-171030T1400Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-
311 PM EDT SAT OCT 28 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SUNDAY TO 10 AM EDT MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY HAS ISSUED
A GALE WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SUNDAY TO 10 AM EDT
MONDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* WINDS...WEST-SOUTHWEST 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.

&&

$$

AMZ131-290900-
/O.UPG.KMHX.SC.Y.0100.171029T2300Z-171030T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0022.171029T2300Z-171030T1400Z/
ALLIGATOR RIVER-
311 PM EDT SAT OCT 28 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SUNDAY TO 10 AM EDT MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY HAS ISSUED
A GALE WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SUNDAY TO 10 AM EDT
MONDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

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

* SEAS...2 TO 3 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.

&&

$$

AMZ136-137-290900-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0100.171029T2200Z-171030T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.LO.Y.0001.171030T0000Z-171030T1200Z/
PAMLICO AND PUNGO RIVERS-NEUSE AND BAY RIVERS-
311 PM EDT SAT OCT 28 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO
11 AM EDT MONDAY...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM SUNDAY TO 8 AM EDT
MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY HAS ISSUED
A LOW WATER ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM SUNDAY TO 8 AM
EDT MONDAY.

* WINDS...WEST-SOUTHWEST 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT.

* WATER LEVELS...1 TO 2 FEET BELOW NORMAL FOR WESTERN PORTIONS.

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.

A LOW WATER ADVISORY MEANS WATER LEVELS ARE EXPECTED TO BE
SIGNIFICANTLY BELOW AVERAGE. MARINERS SHOULD USE EXTREME CAUTION
AND TRANSIT AT THE SLOWEST SAFE NAVIGABLE SPEED TO MINIMIZE
IMPACT.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
090 
WHUS72 KMHX 290735
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
335 AM EDT SUN OCT 29 2017

...STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEAS EXPECTED THIS EVENING THROUGH 
MONDAY MORNING...

.AN AREA OF LOW PRESSURE WILL STRENGTHEN AS IT LIFTS NORTHEAST
ALONG AN APPROACHING COLD FRONT TODAY INTO THIS EVENING. AS THE
FRONT MOVES OFF THE COAST LATE THIS AFTERNOON, STRONG WINDS AND 
DANGEROUS SEAS WILL DEVELOP AND PERSIST THROUGH MONDAY MORNING.

AMZ150-292100-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0022.171030T0000Z-171030T1600Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
335 AM EDT SUN OCT 29 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EDT
MONDAY...

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

&&

$$

AMZ156-158-292100-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0022.171029T2000Z-171030T1600Z/
S OF OCRACOKE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT NC OUT 20 NM-
S OF CAPE LOOKOUT TO N OF SURF CITY NC OUT 20 NM-
335 AM EDT SUN OCT 29 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO NOON
EDT MONDAY...

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

&&

$$

AMZ135-292100-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0022.171029T2300Z-171030T1600Z/
PAMLICO SOUND-
335 AM EDT SUN OCT 29 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EDT
MONDAY...

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

* WAVES...3 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ130-131-292100-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0022.171029T2300Z-171030T1600Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-ALLIGATOR RIVER-
335 AM EDT SUN OCT 29 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EDT
MONDAY...

* WINDS...WEST 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.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-292100-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0022.171029T2200Z-171030T1600Z/
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-
335 AM EDT SUN OCT 29 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS...WEST 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.

&&

$$

AMZ136-137-292100-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0100.171029T2200Z-171030T1600Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.LO.Y.0001.171030T0000Z-171030T1200Z/
PAMLICO AND PUNGO RIVERS-NEUSE AND BAY RIVERS-
335 AM EDT SUN OCT 29 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON EDT MONDAY...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
8 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS...WEST 20 TO 30 KT.

* WATER LEVELS...1 TO 2 FEET BELOW NORMAL FOR WESTERN PORTIONS.

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.

A LOW WATER ADVISORY MEANS WATER LEVELS ARE EXPECTED TO BE
SIGNIFICANTLY BELOW AVERAGE. MARINERS SHOULD USE EXTREME CAUTION
AND TRANSIT AT THE SLOWEST SAFE NAVIGABLE SPEED TO MINIMIZE
IMPACT.

&&

$$
497 
WHUS72 KMHX 291909
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
309 PM EDT SUN OCT 29 2017

...STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEAS EXPECTED THIS EVENING THROUGH
MONDAY MORNING...

.AN AREA OF LOW PRESSURE WILL STRENGTHEN AS IT LIFTS NORTHEAST
ALONG AN APPROACHING COLD FRONT TONIGHT. AS THE FRONT MOVES OFF 
THE COAST LATE THIS AFTERNOON, STRONG WESTERLY WINDS AND 
DANGEROUS SEAS IN EXCESS OF 10 FEET WILL DEVELOP AND PERSIST 
THROUGH MONDAY MORNING.

AMZ150-300900-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0022.171030T0000Z-171030T1500Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
309 PM EDT SUN OCT 29 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM EDT
MONDAY...

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

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-300900-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0022.171029T2200Z-171030T1500Z/
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-
309 PM EDT SUN OCT 29 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT MONDAY...

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

&&

$$

AMZ156-158-300900-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0022.171029T2000Z-171030T1200Z/
S OF OCRACOKE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT NC OUT 20 NM-
S OF CAPE LOOKOUT TO N OF SURF CITY NC OUT 20 NM-
309 PM EDT SUN OCT 29 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS...WEST 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.

&&

$$

AMZ135-300900-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0022.171029T2300Z-171030T1200Z/
PAMLICO SOUND-
309 PM EDT SUN OCT 29 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM EDT
MONDAY...

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

* WAVES...3 TO 5 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.

&&

$$

AMZ130-131-300900-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0022.171029T2300Z-171030T1200Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-ALLIGATOR RIVER-
309 PM EDT SUN OCT 29 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM EDT
MONDAY...

* WINDS...WEST 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.

&&

$$

AMZ136-137-300900-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0100.171029T2200Z-171030T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.LO.Y.0001.171030T0000Z-171030T1200Z/
PAMLICO AND PUNGO RIVERS-NEUSE AND BAY RIVERS-
309 PM EDT SUN OCT 29 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT MONDAY...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
8 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS...WEST 20 TO 30 KT WITH A FEW GUSTS UP TO 35 KT THIS
  EVENING.

* WATER LEVELS...1 TO 2 FEET BELOW NORMAL FOR WESTERN PORTIONS OF
  THE RIVERS.

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.

A LOW WATER ADVISORY MEANS WATER LEVELS ARE EXPECTED TO BE
SIGNIFICANTLY BELOW AVERAGE. MARINERS SHOULD USE EXTREME CAUTION
AND TRANSIT AT THE SLOWEST SAFE NAVIGABLE SPEED TO MINIMIZE
IMPACT.

&&

$$
227 
WHUS72 KMHX 300157
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
957 PM EDT SUN OCT 29 2017

...STRONG WINDS AND DANGEROUS SEAS EXPECTED THROUGH MONDAY 
MORNING...

.AN AREA OF LOW PRESSURE WILL STRENGTHEN AS IT LIFTS NORTHEAST
OF THE REGION TONIGHT. STRONG WESTERLY WINDS WILL CONTINUE
OVERNIGHT WITH DANGEROUS SEAS IN EXCESS OF 10 FEET OVER THE OUTER
WATERS. WINDS AND SEAS WILL GRADUALLY SUBSIDE MONDAY. 

AMZ150-301200-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-171030T1200Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
957 PM EDT SUN OCT 29 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY...

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

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-301200-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-171030T1200Z/
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-
957 PM EDT SUN OCT 29 2017

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY...

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

&&

$$

AMZ156-158-301200-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-171030T1200Z/
S OF OCRACOKE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT NC OUT 20 NM-
S OF CAPE LOOKOUT TO N OF SURF CITY NC OUT 20 NM-
957 PM EDT SUN OCT 29 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS...WEST 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.

&&

$$

AMZ135-301200-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-171030T1200Z/
PAMLICO SOUND-
957 PM EDT SUN OCT 29 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY...

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

* WAVES...3 TO 5 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.

&&

$$

AMZ130-131-301200-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-171030T1200Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-ALLIGATOR RIVER-
957 PM EDT SUN OCT 29 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS...WEST 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.

&&

$$

AMZ136-137-301200-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0100.000000T0000Z-171030T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.LO.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-171030T1200Z/
PAMLICO AND PUNGO RIVERS-NEUSE AND BAY RIVERS-
957 PM EDT SUN OCT 29 2017

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

* WINDS...WEST 20 TO 30 KT WITH A FEW GUSTS UP TO 35 KT THIS 
  EVENING.

* WATER LEVELS...1 TO 2 FEET BELOW NORMAL FOR WESTERN PORTIONS 
  OF THE RIVERS.

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.

A LOW WATER ADVISORY MEANS WATER LEVELS ARE EXPECTED TO BE
SIGNIFICANTLY BELOW AVERAGE. MARINERS SHOULD USE EXTREME CAUTION
AND TRANSIT AT THE SLOWEST SAFE NAVIGABLE SPEED TO MINIMIZE
IMPACT.

&&

$$
194 
WHUS72 KMHX 300923
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
523 AM EDT MON OCT 30 2017

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

.DEEPENING LOW PRESSURE WILL MOVE FARTHER NORTH TODAY. STRONG 
WESTERLY WINDS AND ELEVATED SEAS WILL GRADUALLY DIMINISH BY THIS
EVENING. 

AMZ150-301200-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-171030T1200Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
523 AM EDT MON OCT 30 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WINDS...WEST 25 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.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-301200-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-171030T1200Z/
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-
523 AM EDT MON OCT 30 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WINDS...WEST 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.

&&

$$

AMZ156-158-301200-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-171030T1200Z/
S OF OCRACOKE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT NC OUT 20 NM-
S OF CAPE LOOKOUT TO N OF SURF CITY NC OUT 20 NM-
523 AM EDT MON OCT 30 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

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

&&

$$

AMZ135-301200-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-171030T1200Z/
PAMLICO SOUND-
523 AM EDT MON OCT 30 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

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

* WAVES...3 TO 5 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.

&&

$$

AMZ130-131-301200-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-171030T1200Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-ALLIGATOR RIVER-
523 AM EDT MON OCT 30 2017

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

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

* WAVES...2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ136-137-301200-
/O.CON.KMHX.LO.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-171030T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0100.000000T0000Z-171030T1200Z/
PAMLICO AND PUNGO RIVERS-NEUSE AND BAY RIVERS-
523 AM EDT MON OCT 30 2017

...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

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

* WATER LEVELS...1 TO 2 FEET BELOW NORMAL FOR WESTERN PORTIONS 
  OF THE RIVERS.

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.

A LOW WATER ADVISORY MEANS WATER LEVELS ARE EXPECTED TO BE
SIGNIFICANTLY BELOW AVERAGE. MARINERS SHOULD USE EXTREME CAUTION
AND TRANSIT AT THE SLOWEST SAFE NAVIGABLE SPEED TO MINIMIZE
IMPACT.

&&

$$
196 
WHUS72 KMHX 301123
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEWPORT/MOREHEAD CITY NC
723 AM EDT MON OCT 30 2017

...GUSTY WINDS AND ELEVATED SEAS DIMINISHING THROUGH THIS
EVENING...

.DEEPENING LOW PRESSURE WILL MOVE FARTHER NORTH TODAY. GUSTY 
WESTERLY WINDS AND ELEVATED SEAS WILL GRADUALLY DIMINISH BY THIS 
EVENING.

AMZ130-131-301600-
/O.CAN.KMHX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-171030T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.SC.Y.0101.171030T1123Z-171030T1600Z/
ALBEMARLE SOUND-ALLIGATOR RIVER-
723 AM EDT MON OCT 30 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

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

* WAVES...2 TO 4 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ135-301600-
/O.CAN.KMHX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-171030T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.SC.Y.0101.171030T1123Z-171030T1600Z/
PAMLICO SOUND-
723 AM EDT MON OCT 30 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

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

* SEAS...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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-302000-
/O.CAN.KMHX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-171030T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.SC.Y.0101.171030T1123Z-171030T2000Z/
S OF CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT TO OREGON INLET NC OUT 20 NM-
723 AM EDT MON OCT 30 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WINDS...WEST 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 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.

&&

$$

AMZ156-158-302000-
/O.CAN.KMHX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-171030T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.SC.Y.0101.171030T1123Z-171030T2000Z/
S OF OCRACOKE INLET TO CAPE LOOKOUT NC OUT 20 NM-
S OF CAPE LOOKOUT TO N OF SURF CITY NC OUT 20 NM-
723 AM EDT MON OCT 30 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WINDS...WEST 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 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.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-302330-
/O.CAN.KMHX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-171030T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.SC.Y.0101.171030T1123Z-171031T0200Z/
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-
723 AM EDT MON OCT 30 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WINDS...WEST 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.

&&

$$

AMZ136-137-301500-
/O.CAN.KMHX.SC.Y.0100.000000T0000Z-171030T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KMHX.LO.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-171030T1500Z/
PAMLICO AND PUNGO RIVERS-NEUSE AND BAY RIVERS-
723 AM EDT MON OCT 30 2017

...LOW WATER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

* WATER LEVELS...1 TO 2 FEET BELOW NORMAL FOR WESTERN PORTIONS 
  OF THE RIVERS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A LOW WATER ADVISORY MEANS WATER LEVELS ARE EXPECTED TO BE
SIGNIFICANTLY BELOW AVERAGE. MARINERS SHOULD USE EXTREME CAUTION
AND TRANSIT AT THE SLOWEST SAFE NAVIGABLE SPEED TO MINIMIZE
IMPACT.

&&

$$

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 Oct 28, 10:54 AM EDT, 4 hours 17 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Oct 28, 10:54 AM EDT, 4 hours 17 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1054 AM EDT Sat Oct 28 2017

.SYNOPSIS...
A cold front will approach from the west Today and Tonight. An
area of low pressure will lift northeast, offshore of the NC
coast Sunday. High pressure will build to the south early
through the middle of next week.

&&

.NEAR TERM /REST OF TODAY/...
As of 1045 AM Saturday...Light showers have moved north into the
western coastal plain counties, prompting the addition of slight
chance showers for the next several hours, though rainfall
amounts will be very light. No other substantial changes to the
forecast with the morning update. Mid cloud deck will persist
over the region for much of the day, though could see some
periodic breaks as well. Clouds will continue to increase along
the coast as moisture builds in the mid/low levels associated
with surface ridge moving into the Atlantic and wind field
veering southerly ahead of a strong cold front apparent on
visible satellite imagery this morning.

A low pressure system will begin to develop off the Florida
coast today and lift northeast towards the region. The latest
HRRR/high-res guidance continues to indicate light showers
possible today as moist southerly flow overtakes the region.
Chance for precip will remain highest along the coast (20-30
PoPs east of Highway 17) with lower chances farther inland. Warm
air advection will lead to a low level thicknesses building
into the 1375-1380 meter range by late afternoon, with clouds
inhibiting full insolation, keeping max temps in the mid 70s, a
few degrees above climatology for late October.

&&

.SHORT TERM /TONIGHT/...
As of 355 AM Saturday...With surface low moving north and
deepening mid-level trough digging across the Tennessee Valley
by late evening, precipitation should begin to ramp up after
midnight, especially near the coast. Latest WRF/ARW and NAM12
show discrete cells developing in the coastal waters and along
the coast after about 08z continue into Sunday morning. With
some decent 0-3 km shear, some rotating storms may be possible.
Precipitable water surges to 1.5 inches leading to some
localized heavy rainfall, accompanied by gusty SW/W winds. The
clouds and precipitation will lead to a much milder night than
recent nights with lows mainly in the 60s.

&&

.LONG TERM /SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
As of 315 AM Sat...Complex weather pattern into Sunday night
which should lead to significant rainfall and gusty winds over
the area then expecting mainly dry/cool weather early next week
behind a cold front then continued dry weather with moderating
temperatures mid to late next week.

Sunday...A powerful upper trough will sweep across the area
late Sunday/Sunday night. As the trough approaches Saturday
night, deep southerly flow will pull up rich moisture with PW
values 1.5-1.75" as initial cyclogenesis leads to low pressure
over the Piedmont. During the day Sunday the upper trough
orientation will shift from positive to negative with secondary
and strong cyclogenesis expected to take place off the NC coast.
As this occurs, an area of low pressure of tropical origin is
forecast to move through the Florida straights Sat night and
then well off into the west Atlantic Sunday. While this low is
now not expected to directly impact NC, it could intercept
moisture inflow into the developing low/cold front over the are
Sunday and limit rainfall amounts. Since DPVA will be strong
with the upper trough, and the region will be in the right
entrance region of the upper jet, will continue to indicate
categorical PoPs mostly east of HWY 17 Sunday, with likely PoPs
further west.

There will be a severe weather threat Sunday morning, however
confidence is still too low to warrant any outlook from SPC. As
the low pressure strengthens off the coast, showers and
thunderstorms will push north over the coastal waters in rich
southerly flow. As these showers move onshore there is the
possibility for some rotating cells, and even an isolated
tornado. The key in all this will be how much instability
develops Sunday morning, as the low levels moisten ahead of the
cold front. There will be very strong dynamics in place for any
updrafts that form to tap in to, given there is enough
instability.

The widespread rain is expected to end from west to east Sunday
afternoon as the dry slot moves through the area. Can't rule
out shallow light shower threat through early evening. The
strongest gradient winds which will be westerly are expected
behind the front Sunday night as the coastal low rapidly deepens
off the east coast. After mild highs Sunday of 70-75, much
colder air will sweep in behind the front with lows inland
dropping into the upper 30s Sunday night.

Monday through Friday...High pressure will build in from the SW
with mainly dry weather expected through the period although
isolated, mainly coastal showers will be possible Thursday and
Friday. Cooler conditions will take hold Monday with highs only
in the 60s, in fact deep inland locations may only reach the
upper 50s then moderating temps are expected by mid and late
next week. High temps will be in the upper 60s Tue then lower
70s Wed and mid 70s Thu and Fri. Low temps will range from the
upr 30s inland to the low 50s coast Mon night then grad rise to
50s Wed and Thu nights.

&&

.AVIATION /15Z SATURDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
Short Term /through 12Z Sunday/...
As of 1045 AM Saturday...VFR conditions should prevail at the
TAF sites through the day as high-based cumulus and
stratocumulus advect in from the water and higher clouds
increase from the southwest and west. Cloud heights will lower
later tonight as low-level moisture increase and showers
approach as ceilings drop to MVFR range after 06z or so at all
TAF sites.

Long Term /Sunday through Wednesday/...
As of 330 AM Sat...Sub VFR conditions are expected for portions
of Sunday, before drier air moves in and conditions improve
behind a cold front. Strong W winds are expected Sunday night
especially near the coast. VFR conditions expected for the rest
of the period.

&&

.MARINE...
Short Term /Today and Tonight/...
As of 1050 AM Saturday...latest surface and buoy data indicate
ENE to ESE winds 5-10 kt across the waters this morning with
mostly medium-period swells (9-10 secs) around 2-3 ft across
the coastal waters. Winds will gradually veer SE/S today as high
pressure to the northeast lifts away from the area in response
to a cold front approach from the west. Seas will remain mostly
2-3 ft with some 4 ft seas possible for the outer portions of
the central and southern waters by late afternoon.

Southerly winds increase to 15-25 knots this evening and tonight
with seas building to as high as 7-8 feet after midnight, as
surface low pressure approaches from the south. Small Craft
Advisories will continue for the Pamlico Sound and Coastal Waters
starting this evening. Gale Watches are in effect for the same
areas starting Sunday.

Long Term /Sunday through Wednesday/...
As of 335 AM Sat...Winds are expected to be 25-30 kts out of
the S Sunday morning, with waves 6- 10 ft, highest off of Cape
Hatteras. As a cold front passes through the coastal waters late
Sunday morning, there will initially be a lull in the winds to
10-20 kts for an hour or two before winds surge behind the
front. A Gale Watch has been issued for all the coastal waters
and the Pamlico Sound for Sunday evening through Monday morning,
as winds will turn to the W and blow 25-35 kts, with gusts to
40-45 kts. Seas will build in response and become 8-14 ft, with
the highest waves along the outer central waters.

Winds will slowly weaken during the day Monday, becoming 15-20 kts
by early afternoon. Seas will also slowly dissipate with 5-9 ft
waves expected by late morning, and 4-7 ft waves by the afternoon.
Winds will be 10-15 kts out of the W Monday night, and will settle
down even more Tuesday and Wednesday becoming W 5-10 kts Tuesday,
and then ESE 5-10 kts Wednesday. Seas will 3-5 ft Monday night, and
then 1-3 ft Tuesday and Wednesday.

&&

.MHX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NC...None.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory from 6 PM Sunday to 11 AM EDT Monday for
     AMZ136-137.
     Gale Watch from Sunday evening through Monday morning for
     AMZ135.
     Small Craft Advisory from 3 AM to 9 PM EDT Sunday for AMZ135.
     Small Craft Advisory from 7 AM Sunday to 1 PM EDT Monday for
     AMZ130.
     Small Craft Advisory from 7 PM Sunday to 1 PM EDT Monday for
     AMZ131.
     Gale Watch from Sunday evening through Monday morning for
     AMZ152-154.
     Small Craft Advisory from 10 PM this evening to 7 PM EDT
     Sunday for AMZ152-154.
     Gale Watch from Sunday afternoon through Monday morning for
     AMZ156-158.
     Small Craft Advisory from 10 PM this evening to 4 PM EDT
     Sunday for AMZ156-158.
     Gale Watch from Sunday evening through Monday morning for
     AMZ150.
     Small Craft Advisory from midnight tonight to 10 PM EDT Sunday
     for AMZ150.

&&

SYNOPSIS...CTC
NEAR TERM...DAG/CTC
SHORT TERM...CTC
LONG TERM...SGK
AVIATION...CTC/SGK
MARINE...DAG/CTC/SGK
Hazardous weather outlook, Oct 28, 3:47 AM EDT, 11 hours 24 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
347 AM EDT Sat Oct 28 2017

NCZ029-044>047-079>081-090>094-098-290800-
Martin-Pitt-Washington-Tyrrell-Mainland Dare-Greene-Beaufort-
Mainland Hyde-Duplin-Lenoir-Jones-Craven-Pamlico-Onslow-
347 AM EDT Sat Oct 28 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Locally heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and isolated strong
thunderstorms will be possible late tonight, especially near the
coast. The potential for minor flooding of low lying areas exists.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Locally heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and isolated strong
thunderstorms will be possible Sunday. The potential for minor
flooding of low lying areas exists.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ095-103-104-290800-
Carteret-Outer Banks Dare-Outer Banks Hyde-
347 AM EDT Sat Oct 28 2017

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK 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.

Locally heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and isolated strong
thunderstorms will be possible late tonight, especially near the
coast. The potential for minor flooding of low lying areas exists.

   Moderate Rip Current Risk.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Locally heavy rainfall, strong gusty winds, and isolated strong
thunderstorms will be possible Sunday. The potential for flooding of
low lying areas exists.

.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
Oct 28, 3:43 AM EDTGale WatchMHX11 hr
Oct 28, 3:43 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryMHX52 hr
Oct 28, 3:43 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryMHX11 hr
Oct 28, 3:04 PM EDTWind AdvisoryMHX38 hr
Oct 28, 3:11 PM EDTLow Water AdvisoryMHX46 hr
Oct 28, 3:51 PM EDTBeach Hazards StatementMHX28 hr
Oct 28, 3:51 PM EDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryMHX43 hr

Nearby

Gale Warnings in North Carolina, 2017Every gale warning in 2017

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.