Gale Warning 12, NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC

574 
WHUS72 KMHX 250810
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
410 AM EDT Sun Mar 25 2018

...STRONG WINDS AND LARGE SEAS WILL DEVELOP TODAY AND CONTINUE
INTO MID WEEK...

.High pressure building in from the north and deepening low
pressure moving offshore will produce strong north to northeast
winds this afternoon into Monday. These winds will lead to very 
rough seas of 7 to 10 feet over the coastal waters. Winds will
diminish late Monday through Tuesday but low pressure stalled
offshore will continue to bring large seas through mid-week.

AMZ156-158-252015-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0012.180325T1500Z-180326T2100Z/
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
410 AM EDT Sun Mar 25 2018

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

* WINDS...Northeast 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt.

* SEAS...6 to 9 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. 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.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-252015-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0012.180325T1500Z-180326T2100Z/
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-
410 AM EDT Sun Mar 25 2018

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

* WINDS...Northeast 25 to 35 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
occurring. 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.

&&

$$

AMZ135-252015-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0012.180325T1500Z-180326T1500Z/
Pamlico Sound-
410 AM EDT Sun Mar 25 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
11 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS...Northeast 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
occurring. 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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-252015-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0012.180325T1800Z-180326T1200Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
410 AM EDT Sun Mar 25 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS...Northeast 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
occurring. 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.

&&

$$

AMZ136-137-252015-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0038.180325T1600Z-180326T2200Z/
Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-Neuse and Bay Rivers-
410 AM EDT Sun Mar 25 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM
EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS...Northeast 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

* WAVES...Rough.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots
and/or seas of 6 feet or greater are expected to produce
hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners,
especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ130-131-252015-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0038.180325T1600Z-180326T2200Z/
Albemarle Sound-Alligator River-
410 AM EDT Sun Mar 25 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM
EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS...Northeast 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

* WAVES...2 to 3 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots
and/or seas of 6 feet or greater are expected to produce
hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners,
especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

698 
WHUS72 KMHX 252006
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
406 PM EDT Sun Mar 25 2018

...STRONG WINDS AND LARGE SEAS WILL DEVELOP TODAY AND CONTINUE
INTO MID WEEK...

.High pressure building in from the north and deepening low
pressure moving offshore will produce strong north to northeast
winds through Monday. These winds will lead to very rough seas of
7 to 10 feet over the coastal waters. Winds will diminish late 
Monday through Tuesday but low pressure stalled offshore will 
continue to bring large seas through mid-week.

AMZ152-154-260815-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-180326T1800Z/
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-
406 PM EDT Sun Mar 25 2018

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS...Northeast 25 to 35 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
occurring. 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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-260815-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-180326T0900Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
406 PM EDT Sun Mar 25 2018

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS...Northeast around 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.

* SEAS...6 to 9 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. 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.

&&

$$

AMZ156-158-260815-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-180326T2100Z/
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
406 PM EDT Sun Mar 25 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS...Northeast 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt.

* SEAS...6 to 9 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. 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.

&&

$$

AMZ135-260815-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-180326T1500Z/
Pamlico Sound-
406 PM EDT Sun Mar 25 2018

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

* WINDS...Northeast 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
occurring. 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.

&&

$$

AMZ136-137-260815-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-180326T2200Z/
Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-Neuse and Bay Rivers-
406 PM EDT Sun Mar 25 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS...Northeast 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

* WAVES...Rough.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots
and/or seas of 6 feet or greater are expected to produce
hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners,
especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ130-131-260815-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-180326T2200Z/
Albemarle Sound-Alligator River-
406 PM EDT Sun Mar 25 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WINDS...Northeast 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

* WAVES...2 to 3 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots
and/or seas of 6 feet or greater are expected to produce
hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners,
especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

341 
WHUS72 KMHX 260811
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
411 AM EDT Mon Mar 26 2018

...Gusty Winds will Slowly Diminish...High Seas will persist
through Much of This Week...

.Gale force winds will diminish this morning, though high seas of
8 to 12 feet will persist as strong low pressure stalled north of
Bermuda will continue to bring large seas through mid- week.

AMZ135-262115-
/O.CAN.KMHX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-180326T1500Z/
/O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-180327T0500Z/
Pamlico Sound-
411 AM EDT Mon Mar 26 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City has issued
a Small Craft Advisory, which is in effect until 1 AM EDT
Tuesday. The Gale Warning has been cancelled.

* WINDS...Northeast 20 to 30 kt.

* WAVES...2 to 4 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots
and/or seas of 6 feet or greater are expected to produce
hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners,
especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ150-262115-
/O.CAN.KMHX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-180326T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-180330T0600Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
411 AM EDT Mon Mar 26 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City has issued
a Small Craft Advisory, which is in effect until 2 AM EDT Friday.
The Gale Warning has been cancelled.

* WINDS...Northeast 15 to 25 kt.

* SEAS...8 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.

&&

$$

AMZ156-158-261400-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-180326T1400Z/
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
411 AM EDT Mon Mar 26 2018

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WINDS...Northeast 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.

* SEAS...6 to 10 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. 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.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-261400-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-180326T1400Z/
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-
411 AM EDT Mon Mar 26 2018

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WINDS...Northeast 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt.

* SEAS...8 to 12 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. 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.

&&

$$

AMZ130-131-262115-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-180327T0000Z/
Albemarle Sound-Alligator River-
411 AM EDT Mon Mar 26 2018

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

* WINDS...Northeast 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

* WAVES...2 to 3 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots
and/or seas of 6 feet or greater are expected to produce
hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners,
especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ136-137-262115-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-180326T2200Z/
Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-Neuse and Bay Rivers-
411 AM EDT Mon Mar 26 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS...Northeast 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.

&&

$$

116 
WHUS72 KMHX 261422
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1022 AM EDT Mon Mar 26 2018

...GUSTY WINDS WILL SLOWLY DIMINISH AND HIGH SEAS WILL PERSIST 
THROUGH MUCH OF THIS WEEK...

.Gusty NE winds and seas of 8 to 12 feet will persist as strong 
low pressure stalled north of Bermuda will continue to bring large
seas through mid- week.

AMZ156-158-270230-
/O.EXP.KMHX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-180326T1400Z/
/O.EXA.KMHX.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-180330T0600Z/
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
1022 AM EDT Mon Mar 26 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City has issued
a Small Craft Advisory, which is in effect until 2 AM EDT Friday.

* WINDS...Southwest 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.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-270230-
/O.EXP.KMHX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-180326T1400Z/
/O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-180330T1000Z/
S of Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC out 20 nm
including the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary-
1022 AM EDT Mon Mar 26 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City has issued
a Small Craft Advisory, which is in effect until 6 AM EDT Friday.

* WINDS...West 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.

&&

$$

AMZ136-137-262200-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-180326T2200Z/
Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-Neuse and Bay Rivers-
1022 AM EDT Mon Mar 26 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS...Northeast 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.

* WAVES...Rough.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots
and/or seas of 6 feet or greater are expected to produce
hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners,
especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ130-131-270000-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-180327T0000Z/
Albemarle Sound-Alligator River-
1022 AM EDT Mon Mar 26 2018

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

* WINDS...Northeast 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

* WAVES...2 to 3 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots
and/or seas of 6 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.

&&

$$

AMZ135-270230-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-180327T0500Z/
Pamlico Sound-
1022 AM EDT Mon Mar 26 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WINDS...Northeast 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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-270230-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-180330T0600Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
1022 AM EDT Mon Mar 26 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WINDS...Southwest 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.

&&

$$

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
357 PM EDT Sat Mar 24 2018

.SYNOPSIS...
Low pressure will move south of the area tonight. High pressure
will build in from the north late Sunday through early next
week as deepening low pressure moves well offshore.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM SUNDAY MORNING/...
As of 330 PM Sat... The latest sfc analysis shows the low
pressure system over Missouri this afternoon, while aloft the
significant shortwave over the northern plains. As the weak
surface low moves towards the Carolinas tonight, the shortwave
aloft will push the sfc low farther south, while good isentropic
lift and moisture spreads over the area. Expect widespread rain
tonight and continuing overnight. Forecast soundings continue
to indicate the potential for a rain/snow mix after midnight for
the northern counties, while the rest of the area will remain
under rain. Not expecting any type of accumulation as both
overnight temps and soil temps are above freezing across the
area. Expect overnight lows in the 30s across ENC.

&&

.SHORT TERM /SUNDAY/...
As of 330 PM Sat... Another sfc low develops off the Carolinas and
will strengthen as it encounters good baroclinicity along the
Gulf Stream, while inland high pressure extends down from the
Quebec, Canada. Pressure gradient will tighten as a
result...with an increase of NE winds throughout Sunday. Expect
NE 20-25 mph inland and 20-35 mph along the coast with higher
gusts. At this time Wind Advisory is not need for the Outer
Banks, but will still need to monitor. Rain will gradually
diminish during the morning and expect most of the precip to be
offshore by the afternoon. It will remain cloudy throughout much
of the day as there it trapped moisture at the low levels.
Clouds will gradually diminish Sunday night. Expect highs in the
mid to upper 40s across the area.

&&

.LONG TERM /SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY/...
As of 330 AM Saturday...

Sunday night through Thursday...A blocking pattern develops
early to mid week as the upper trough lifts out early next week
and becomes a vertically stacked low across the NW Atlantic
while longwave ridging builds along the eastern seaboard. The
upper ridge will maintain dry conditions while sfc high pressure
continued to wedge in from the north keeping cool temps to the
area Monday into Tuesday. The high weakens as we move into mid-
week with the airmass gradually modifying, however how quickly
it modifies will depend on the position and track of the cut-off
low off the coast. Models beginning to come into better
agreement, especially with high pressure pushing off the coast
Wednesday with return flow bringing a more substantial warm up.
Highs Monday expected in the mid to upper 50s inland to upper
40s OBX and a few degrees warmer Tuesday as winds diminish,
especially away from the coast where highs in the upper 50s to
around 60 expected however the OBX will likely continue to see
highs in the upper 40s. Lows expected in the 30s inland to mid
40s coast both Monday and Tuesday night. Temps warm into the
mid/upper 60s inland and mid 50s OBX Wednesday with low/mid 70s
inland to mid 60s OBX Thursday with lows in the mid 40s to
around 50.

Friday...The next frontal system approaches the area late in
the week bringing rain chances Friday into Friday night. There
are some timing differences among the models with the frontal
passage but generally in the Friday afternoon or evening time
frame with rain chances decreasing after midnight. It is looking
like a high shear/low CAPE environment and cannot rule out
isolated tstms but models not in best agreement with degree of
instability and will just mention showers at this time.
Continued warm with highs in the 60s coast to mid 70s inland.

&&

.AVIATION /19Z SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
Short Term /through Sunday Afternoon/...
As of 130 PM Sat...VFR conditions this afternoon and evening
will give way to MVFR, and eventually IFR conditions tonight,
as a storm system brings rain to the airspace, and possibly a
rain/snow mix north of US 264. Clouds are slowly progressing
eastward from central NC, and will lower to MVFR levels around
midnight. Rain showers will begin late this afternoon, and
become more widespread this evening. Rain will become steadier
overnight, and clouds will lower to IFR levels by 3 am or so.
Have included a rain snow mix for KPGV, with visibilities
dropping to around 3 miles, but it should be just rain for the
other TAF sites to the south. MVFR conditions return soon after
sunrise from north to south, and VFR conditions should return
for all by mid afternoon Sunday.

Long Term /Sunday through Wednesday/...
As of 330 AM Saturday...The low pressure area pulls away from
the area Sunday but lingering low level moisture may continue to
bring sub-VFR conditions into Sunday. Expect pred VFR Sunday
night through Wednesday with high pressure across the area.

&&

.MARINE...
Short Term /through Tonight/...
As of 345 PM Sat...Latest buoy obs are showing generally NNE
winds 10 knots or less and seas 2-4 ft. The sfc high currently
over the area will slide offshore tonight with low pressure
developing just to the S by daybreak Sunday. Expect light winds
thru the tonight from the ENE, then winds will increase to near
20 kts over southern waters after midnight as the low pressure
system advances. Seas will gradually be 2-4 ft, then building
3-5 ft prior to daybreak over the central to southern waters.

Sunday...As the low pressure systems strengthens off the NC
coast, and sfc high pressure inland will result in an increase
of NE winds 25-35 kts Sunday afternoon. Therefore Gale Warnings
will be in effect from Duck to Surf City and Pamlico Sound.
Small Craft Advisory will also be in effect for Albemarle
Sound/Alligator Rvr and inland rivers. Seas are expected to
build 4-6 ft by early afternoon and then reaching to 7-9 ft by
Sunday evening.

Long Term /Sunday through Wednesday/...
As of 4 AM Saturday...Low pressure low deepens off the coast as
it moves away from the area Sunday with NE winds increasing to
25-35 kt Sunday afternoon through Monday. Meso models remain on
the stronger side of the models with a period of Gale Force
winds across the coastal waters and perhaps the Pamlico Sound
and have issued a Gale Watch for these areas. Seas build quickly
Sunday as low pressure deepens off the coast, reaching around
7-10 ft north and 5-9 ft south late Sunday into Monday.

The low pressure system stalls across the NW Atlantic as we move
into mid week. Models coming into better agreement with the
track of the low into Wednesday and especially with high
pressure pushing off the coast sometime Wednesday. N/NE winds
gradually diminish Monday night through Tuesday, then veer to
S/SW sometime Wednesday. The low will continue to bring large
swells across the coastal waters into mid-week and seas will
potentially be around 8-12 ft or higher across the northern
waters and 4-8 ft southern waters.

&&

.MHX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NC...None.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory from noon Sunday to 6 PM EDT Monday for
     AMZ130-131-136-137.
     Gale Warning from 11 AM Sunday to 11 AM EDT Monday for AMZ135.
     Gale Warning from 11 AM Sunday to 5 PM EDT Monday for AMZ152-
     154-156-158.
     Gale Warning from 2 PM Sunday to 8 AM EDT Monday for AMZ150.

&&

SYNOPSIS...BM
NEAR TERM...BM
SHORT TERM...BM
LONG TERM...SK
AVIATION...SK/SGK
MARINE...SK/BM

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
953 AM EDT Sat Mar 24 2018

NCZ090>095-098-251400-
Duplin-Lenoir-Jones-Craven-Pamlico-Carteret-Onslow-
953 AM EDT Sat Mar 24 2018

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...Sunday through Friday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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Mainland Hyde-
953 AM EDT Sat Mar 24 2018

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Rain may be mixed with snow tonight over the northern sections of
Eastern North Carolina. Surface temperatures are expected to remain
above freezing and little to no accumulations are expected at this
time.

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

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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Outer Banks Dare-
953 AM EDT Sat Mar 24 2018

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Rain may be mixed with snow tonight over the northern sections of
the Outer Banks. Surface temperatures are expected to remain above
freezing and little to no accumulations are expected at this time.

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

Gusty northeast winds of 25 to 35 mph will develop Sunday and
continue into Monday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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Outer Banks Hyde-
953 AM EDT Sat Mar 24 2018

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...Sunday through Friday.

Gusty northeast winds of 25 to 35 mph will develop Sunday and
continue into Monday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.