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Gale Warning 12, NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC

October 10, 2021

NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC issued this gale warning at Oct 10, 2021, 3:33 PM EDT. It was in force for 10 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 10, 2021, 3:33 PM EDT (19:33 UTC)
Expired
Oct 11, 2021, 1:36 AM EDT
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC

The text

As transmitted.

238 
WHUS72 KMHX 101933
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
333 PM EDT Sun Oct 10 2021

AMZ135-110700-
/O.UPG.KMHX.SC.Y.0084.000000T0000Z-211011T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0012.211010T1933Z-211011T0700Z/
Pamlico Sound-
333 PM EDT Sun Oct 10 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EDT MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Pamlico Sound.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM EDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ154-110745-
/O.UPG.KMHX.SC.Y.0084.000000T0000Z-211011T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0012.211010T1933Z-211011T0700Z/
S of Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC out 20 nm
including the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary-
333 PM EDT Sun Oct 10 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 ft.

* WHERE...The coastal waters from Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke 
  Inlet.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM EDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ156-158-110745-
/O.UPG.KMHX.SC.Y.0084.000000T0000Z-211011T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0012.211010T1933Z-211011T0700Z/
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
333 PM EDT Sun Oct 10 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 4 to 6 ft.

* WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM EDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ137-110745-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0084.000000T0000Z-211011T1400Z/
Neuse and Bay Rivers-
333 PM EDT Sun Oct 10 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with some gusts up to 35 kt 
  and rough waters.

* WHERE...Neuse and Bay Rivers.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ150-110745-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0084.000000T0000Z-211012T1200Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
333 PM EDT Sun Oct 10 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ131-230-231-110745-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0084.000000T0000Z-211011T1000Z/
Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
333 PM EDT Sun Oct 10 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the 
  Alligator River.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ136-110745-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0084.000000T0000Z-211011T1000Z/
Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-
333 PM EDT Sun Oct 10 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Pamlico and Pungo Rivers.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ152-110745-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0084.000000T0000Z-211012T1600Z/
S of Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC out 20 nm-
333 PM EDT Sun Oct 10 2021

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

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 ft.

* WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras.

* WHEN...Until noon EDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
466 
WHUS72 KMHX 110137
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
937 PM EDT Sun Oct 10 2021

AMZ135-110700-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-211011T0700Z/
Pamlico Sound-
937 PM EDT Sun Oct 10 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  very rough waters.

* WHERE...Pamlico Sound.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM EDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ154-156-158-110700-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-211011T0700Z/
S of Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC out 20 nm
including the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary-
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
937 PM EDT Sun Oct 10 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EDT MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM EDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ137-111345-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0084.000000T0000Z-211011T1400Z/
Neuse and Bay Rivers-
937 PM EDT Sun Oct 10 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with infrequent gusts up to 
  35 kt and rough waters.

* WHERE...Neuse and Bay Rivers.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ150-111345-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0084.000000T0000Z-211012T1200Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
937 PM EDT Sun Oct 10 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ131-230-231-111000-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0084.000000T0000Z-211011T1000Z/
Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
937 PM EDT Sun Oct 10 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the 
  Alligator River.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ136-111000-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0084.000000T0000Z-211011T1000Z/
Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-
937 PM EDT Sun Oct 10 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Pamlico and Pungo Rivers.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ152-111345-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0084.000000T0000Z-211012T1600Z/
S of Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC out 20 nm-
937 PM EDT Sun Oct 10 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 ft.

* WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras.

* WHEN...Until noon EDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
159 
WHUS72 KMHX 110536
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
136 AM EDT Mon Oct 11 2021

AMZ135-111745-
/O.CAN.KMHX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-211011T0700Z/
/O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0084.000000T0000Z-211011T1800Z/
Pamlico Sound-
136 AM EDT Mon Oct 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with occasional gusts up to 35 
  kt and rough waters.

* WHERE...Pamlico Sound.

* WHEN...Until 2 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.

&&

$$

AMZ156-158-111745-
/O.CAN.KMHX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-211011T0700Z/
/O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0084.000000T0000Z-211012T0000Z/
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
136 AM EDT Mon Oct 11 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
  4 to 6 ft.

* WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ154-111745-
/O.CAN.KMHX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-211011T0700Z/
/O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0084.000000T0000Z-211012T1500Z/
S of Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC out 20 nm
including the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary-
136 AM EDT Mon Oct 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 ft.

* WHERE...The coastal waters from Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke 
  Inlet.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ152-111745-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0084.000000T0000Z-211012T1500Z/
S of Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC out 20 nm-
136 AM EDT Mon Oct 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 ft.

* WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ137-111400-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0084.000000T0000Z-211011T1400Z/
Neuse and Bay Rivers-
136 AM EDT Mon Oct 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with infrequent gusts up to 
  35 kt and rough waters.

* WHERE...Neuse and Bay Rivers.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ150-111745-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0084.000000T0000Z-211012T1200Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
136 AM EDT Mon Oct 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ131-230-231-111000-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0084.000000T0000Z-211011T1000Z/
Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
136 AM EDT Mon Oct 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT EARLY
THIS MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds, and the 
  Alligator River.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ136-111000-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0084.000000T0000Z-211011T1000Z/
Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-
136 AM EDT Mon Oct 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT EARLY
THIS MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Pamlico and Pungo Rivers.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 9, 8:23 PM EDTBeach Hazards StatementMHXCarteret, Dare, Hyde23 hr
Oct 10, 7:30 PM EDTBeach Hazards StatementMHXDare49 hr

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Sources

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