Storm Warning 1, NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC

320 
WHUS72 KMHX 010635
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
235 AM EDT Wed Apr 1 2020

AMZ158-011845-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-200401T2100Z/
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
235 AM EDT Wed Apr 1 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  4 to 7 ft.

* WHERE...S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ156-011845-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-200401T2000Z/
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
235 AM EDT Wed Apr 1 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 ft.

* WHERE...The coastal waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ137-011500-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-200401T1500Z/
Neuse and Bay Rivers-
235 AM EDT Wed Apr 1 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  rough waters.

* WHERE...Neuse and Bay Rivers.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ131-011845-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-200401T2000Z/
Alligator River-
235 AM EDT Wed Apr 1 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very 
  rough waters.

* WHERE...Alligator River.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ230-011845-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-200401T2000Z/
Albemarle Sound-
235 AM EDT Wed Apr 1 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very 
  rough waters.

* WHERE...Albemarle Sound.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ231-011845-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-200401T2300Z/
Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
235 AM EDT Wed Apr 1 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  extremely rough waters.

* WHERE...Croatan and Roanoke Sounds.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ135-011400-
/O.CON.KMHX.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200401T1400Z/
Pamlico Sound-
235 AM EDT Wed Apr 1 2020

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  extremely rough waters.

* WHERE...Pamlico Sound.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ150-011400-
/O.CON.KMHX.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200401T1400Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
235 AM EDT Wed Apr 1 2020

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 
  9 to 14 ft.

* WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-011800-
/O.CON.KMHX.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200401T1800Z/
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-
235 AM EDT Wed Apr 1 2020

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 
  10 to 15 ft.

* WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Ocracoke Inlet.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ136-011845-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-200401T2000Z/
Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-
235 AM EDT Wed Apr 1 2020

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  rough waters.

* WHERE...Pamlico and Pungo Rivers.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

246 
WHUS72 KMHX 011036
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
636 AM EDT Wed Apr 1 2020

AMZ135-012100-
/O.CAN.KMHX.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200401T1400Z/
/O.EXA.KMHX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-200401T2100Z/
Pamlico Sound-
636 AM EDT Wed Apr 1 2020

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  extremely rough waters.

* WHERE...Pamlico Sound.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-012245-
/O.CAN.KMHX.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200401T1800Z/
/O.EXB.KMHX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-200402T0000Z/
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-
636 AM EDT Wed Apr 1 2020

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  10 to 15 ft.

* WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Ocracoke Inlet.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ150-012245-
/O.CAN.KMHX.SR.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200401T1400Z/
/O.EXB.KMHX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-200402T0000Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
636 AM EDT Wed Apr 1 2020

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas
  10 to 15 ft.

* WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ137-012100-
/O.CAN.KMHX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-200401T1500Z/
/O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-200401T2100Z/
Neuse and Bay Rivers-
636 AM EDT Wed Apr 1 2020

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

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough
  waters.

* WHERE...Neuse and Bay Rivers.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ156-012100-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-200401T2100Z/
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
636 AM EDT Wed Apr 1 2020

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 ft.

* WHERE...The coastal waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ131-012100-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-200401T2100Z/
Alligator River-
636 AM EDT Wed Apr 1 2020

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very 
  rough waters.

* WHERE...Alligator River.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ230-012100-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-200401T2100Z/
Albemarle Sound-
636 AM EDT Wed Apr 1 2020

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very 
  rough waters.

* WHERE...Albemarle Sound.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ231-012100-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-200401T2100Z/
Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
636 AM EDT Wed Apr 1 2020

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  extremely rough waters.

* WHERE...Croatan and Roanoke Sounds.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ158-012100-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-200401T2100Z/
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
636 AM EDT Wed Apr 1 2020

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 4
  to 8 ft.

* WHERE...S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ136-012000-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-200401T2000Z/
Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-
636 AM EDT Wed Apr 1 2020

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  choppy waters.

* WHERE...Pamlico and Pungo Rivers.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1003 AM EDT Tue Mar 31 2020

.SYNOPSIS...
An rapidly deepening area of low pressure will move eastward to
the south of the area tonight and further strengthen offshore
tomorrow. High pressure will build over the area late this week
into the weekend, as low pressure lingers over the Atlantic.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/...
As of 1000 AM Tue...Looks like in-situ damming occurring
currently across NC this morning as high pressure ridges in from
the northeast. Meanwhile low pressure is gathering over the
deep south. Widespread mid and high clouds were observed across
the region with an area of lower clouds noted across the
northern Outer Banks to Albemarle Sound region. Radar is
indicating some weak returns across the northern half of the
area which is virga since the atmosphere is currently quite dry
below 12K ft per 12Z raobs.

Water vapor imagery shows a well-defined shortwave
trough digging into the central MS valley this morning with an
associated developing surface low over the deep south. The low
will become absorbed into a rapidly developing low along/just
off the NC coast this evening, then moving slowly off of the
Mid-Atlantic coast late tonight and Wednesday. This will result
in heavy rain tonight, and high winds and minor coastal
flooding concerns tonight and Wed.

The afternoon should be fairly quiet as the dry sub cloud layer
will take awhile to moisten. However after 21Z, as warm
advection increases and moisture surges north across Eastern NC,
the coverage and intensity of precipitation will increase over
the area as the surface low passes just off the coast. While
model convective parameters are marginal at best, the strength
of the lift with strong warm advection and upper level
divergence suggest that elevated instability will be present and
will include mention of thunder in the evening with the 4 PM
update. This is supported by the CAM output which indicate a
convective precipitation mode with high rainfall rates and also
the operational model QPF forecasts such as the ECMWF which is
forecasting .75 to over an inch of rainfall along the coast
0-6Z this evening.

Northeasterly flow, combined with abundant cloud cover, will
keep temperatures markedly cooler than yesterday with low to mid
60s to the southeast and mid to upper 50s near the Albemarle
Sound.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH 6 AM WEDNESDAY/...
As of 400 AM Tue...Surface low will quickly deepen as shortwave
undertakes a neutral tilt over the Carolinas and the low
interacts with the natural baroclinic zone near the Gulf Stream.
Widespread rain is expected across eastern NC tonight with
heaviest rain focused along or just south of the Crystal Coast
after sunset as frontogenesis increases in response to colder
air quickly wrapping in aloft. This threat transitions to the
Outer Banks after midnight. WPC QPF continues to favor an inch
of rain for most with an inch and a half to nearly two inches
for portions of the Outer Banks, and the 00Z HREF suggests
rainfall rates of a half inch per hour or more are possible.
This could lead to some minor ponding in more urban areas
although more pronounced flooding is not expected.

Additionally, northerly winds will quickly increase as pressure
gradient rapidly tightens. Issued a Wind Advisory for the Outer
Banks starting late tonight with gusts of 50-55 mph likely,
peaking near sunrise. Such flow will lead to coastal flooding
issues and dangerous surf - see the TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING
section for more details.

&&

.LONG TERM /WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
As 3 AM Tue...Low pressure will strengthen off the coast Wednesday,
pushing further offshore through the day. High pressure will
build over the area late week into the weekend, as low pressure
lingers over the Atlantic. Temps will gradually moderate late
week into the weekend.

Wednesday...Low pressure will continue to deepen off the coast
Wed, pushing further offshore through the day. Precip should be
ending pretty quickly from west to east. Strong winds will peak
Wednesday morning with gusts 40-50 mph along the coast. Wind
Advisories will continue for the Outer Banks and Eastern
Carteret. Minor water level rises and rough surf are expected.
See Coastal Flood section below for more details. Low level
thickness values, clouds and northerly flow support highs in the
50s.

Thursday through Monday...High pressure will build in late week
into the weekend, as low pressure lingers over the Atlantic.
Mostly dry weather expected through the period, with slightly
better precip chances early next week. Temps will slowly
moderate through period. Near of slightly below climo through
early weekend, then warming into the 70s inland late week into
early next weekend as flow becomes more southerly.

&&

.AVIATION /14Z TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
Short Term /through 12Z Wednesday/...
As of 735 AM Tue...VFR conditions prevail across the airspace
this morning with high confidence in VFR conditions prior to
21z. Cloud cover increases and lowers quickly thereafter as low
pressure initially over the southeast U.S. quickly deepens off
the coast of the Carolinas. Rain will overspread all sites late
afternoon into evening with heaviest rainfall focused closer to
the coast where better frontogenetic forcing will be realized.
IFR conditions most likely for EWN/OAJ after 00Z with heavier
rainba73nds. ISO/PGV is forecast to see more of a mix between
MVFR and IFR with heavier rain displaced to the south and east.
Northeasterly winds will gust to 15-20 kt as low deepens with
strongest winds farther east.

Long Term /Wednesday through Saturday/...
As of 3 AM Tue...High confidence in sub-VFR conditions Wednesday
morning, with ceilings gradually lifting through the day,
improving to VFR by Wed evening. Precip will be ending quickly
Wed morning from west to east. Northerly wind gusts 20-25 kt
expected Wed. Pred VFR conditions expected Wed night into the
weekend.

&&

.MARINE...
Short Term /Today and Tonight/...
As of 1000 AM Tue...North to northeast winds of 15-20 kt
continue across the waters this morning with a few gusts to 30
kt. These conditions are expected to persist for the next couple
of hours and mariners should exercise caution if going out on
the waters this morning.

Prev disc...Latest buoy and local observations show northerly
winds of 15-25 kt with gusts to 30 kt and seas 3-5 ft as high
pressure builds in from the NNE. Conditions will rapidly
deteriorate late this afternoon as low pressure pushes off the
South Carolina coast and quickly deepens. Gale warnings hoisted
for all waters except the Pamlico/Pungo rivers (where a SCA was
issued instead) with northeasterly gusts peaking at 40 kt
overnight with a few Storm force gusts certainly possible over
the central waters. Seas quickly build from 3-5 feet this
morning to 10-14 feet for northern and central waters tonight,
and 5-8 feet south. Very rough waters expected over the sounds
with a few 5 footers possible over the Pamlico Sound.

Long Term /Wednesday through Saturday/...
As of 3 AM Tue...Dangerous winds and seas expected Wednesday.
Surface low will strengthen off the NC coast Wed, slowly
pushing further offshore late Wed and Wed night. Strong
northerly winds 25-35 kt with gusts 35-50 kt Wed morning, slowly
diminishing to 20-30 kt by late afternoon. Gale Warnings
continue for the coastal waters, sounds and Neuse River. SCA for
the Pamlico/Pungo Rivers. Seas will peak at 8-16 ft Wed,
highest north of Ocracoke.

Surface high pressure will build over the area Thursday into the
weekend, though low pressure will continue to strengthen,
lingering over the Atlantic and will continue to impact the
waters into early next week. NW winds 15-25 kt Thu with seas
6-9 ft subsiding to 4-7 ft by afternoon. Seas may briefly drop
below 6 ft across the southern waters Thu night into early
Friday, though should remain elevated across the central and
northern waters. Gusty NNW winds will continue Friday into
early Sat as gradient tightens between the high and low.
Increasing long period swell from distant low will begin to
impact the waters Friday, peaking this weekend. Seas will build
to 10-15 ft (possibly higher Sat and Sat night north of
Ocracoke) with 14-15 sec periods.

&&

.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
As of 3 AM Tue...Strong N/NE winds will develop tonight,
peaking Wednesday morning and early afternoon. Minor water level
rises are expected for areas adjacent to the southern Pamlico
Sound and Neuse River, and oceanside locations north of Cape
Hatteras, generally 1-2 ft agl. Rough surf will develop along
with the threat for minor erosion for the beaches north of
Hatteras. Coastal Flood and High Surf Advisories have been
issued tonight into Wed.

Coastal concerns will likely continue along the Outer Banks this
weekend. Beaches will begin to see long period swell from
distant low pressure arrive Friday, peaking Saturday and
Saturday night. Confidence is increasing that the Outer Banks
will see large powerful wave action (periods 14-15 seconds),
with the threats for very rough surf, beach erosion and ocean
overwash.

&&

.MHX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NC...Coastal Flood Advisory from 10 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT
     Wednesday for NCZ094-194-196.
     High Surf Advisory from 4 AM Wednesday to 7 AM EDT Thursday
     for NCZ203-205.
     Coastal Flood Advisory from 2 AM to 11 PM EDT Wednesday for
     NCZ203-205.
     Wind Advisory from 5 AM to 5 PM EDT Wednesday for NCZ203.
     Wind Advisory from 2 AM to 5 PM EDT Wednesday for NCZ205.
     Wind Advisory from 11 PM this evening to 5 PM EDT Wednesday
     for NCZ196-204.
     Coastal Flood Advisory from 2 AM to 8 PM EDT Wednesday for
     NCZ204.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory from 8 PM this evening to 2 PM EDT
     Wednesday for AMZ136.
     Gale Warning from 11 PM this evening to 11 AM EDT Wednesday
     for AMZ137.
     Gale Warning from 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Wednesday for
     AMZ135-156.
     Gale Warning from 2 AM to 11 AM EDT Wednesday for AMZ131.
     Gale Warning from 2 AM to 5 PM EDT Wednesday for AMZ231.
     Gale Warning from 2 AM to 2 PM EDT Wednesday for AMZ230.
     Gale Warning from 8 PM this evening to 11 PM EDT Wednesday for
     AMZ152-154.
     Gale Warning from 2 AM to 8 PM EDT Wednesday for AMZ150.
     Gale Warning from 8 PM this evening to 5 PM EDT Wednesday for
     AMZ158.

&&

SYNOPSIS...MHX
NEAR TERM...JME/MS
SHORT TERM...MS
LONG TERM...CQD
AVIATION...CQD/MS
MARINE...JME/CQD/MS
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...MHX

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
420 AM EDT Tue Mar 31 2020

NCZ029-044>047-079>081-090>092-193-195-198-199-010830-
Martin-Pitt-Washington-Tyrrell-Mainland Dare-Greene-Beaufort-
Mainland Hyde-Duplin-Lenoir-Jones-Northern Craven-West Carteret-
Inland Onslow-Coastal Onslow-
420 AM EDT Tue Mar 31 2020

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ094-194-010830-
Pamlico-Southern Craven-
420 AM EDT Tue Mar 31 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM
EDT WEDNESDAY...

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.

   Coastal Flood Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

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

   Coastal Flood Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ205-010830-
Hatteras Island-
420 AM EDT Tue Mar 31 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 5 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

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.

   Wind Advisory.
   Coastal Flood Advisory.
   High Surf Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

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

   Wind Advisory.
   Coastal Flood Advisory.
   High Surf Advisory.

Large swells will develop late in the week as a powerful and large
storm system develops over the open Atlantic Ocean, with beach
erosion and coastal flooding issues possible for the Outer Banks
north of Buxton.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ203-010830-
Northern Outer Banks-
420 AM EDT Tue Mar 31 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM EDT
THURSDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

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.

   Coastal Flood Advisory.
   High Surf Advisory.
   Wind Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

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

   Coastal Flood Advisory.
   High Surf Advisory.
   Wind Advisory.

Large swells will develop late in the week as a powerful and large
storm system develops over the open Atlantic Ocean, with beach
erosion and coastal flooding issues possible for the Outer Banks
north of Buxton.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ196-010830-
East Carteret-
420 AM EDT Tue Mar 31 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM
EDT WEDNESDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

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.

   Coastal Flood Advisory.
   Wind Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

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

   Coastal Flood Advisory.
   Wind Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ204-010830-
Ocracoke Island-
420 AM EDT Tue Mar 31 2020

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

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.

   Wind Advisory.
   Coastal Flood Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

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

   Wind Advisory.
   Coastal Flood Advisory.

Large swells will develop late in the week as a powerful and large
storm system develops over the open Atlantic Ocean, with beach
erosion and coastal flooding issues possible for the Outer Banks
north of Buxton.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.