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Gale Warning 18, NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC

December 24, 2021

NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC issued this gale warning at Dec 24, 2021, 3:00 AM EST. It took effect at Dec 25, 2021, 4:00 AM EST. It was in force for 21 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

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The facts

Issued
Dec 24, 2021, 3:00 AM EST (08:00 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 25, 2021, 4:00 AM EST
Expired
Dec 26, 2021, 12:55 AM EST
In force
21 hr
Issued by
NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC

The text

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672 
WHUS72 KMHX 240800
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
300 AM EST Fri Dec 24 2021

AMZ152-154-156-158-242100-
/O.UPG.KMHX.GL.A.0007.211225T0600Z-211226T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0018.211225T0900Z-211226T0300Z/
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-
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
300 AM EST Fri Dec 24 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From early Saturday morning to Saturday 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.

&&

$$

AMZ135-242100-
/O.NEW.KMHX.SC.Y.0115.211225T0500Z-211226T0500Z/
Pamlico Sound-
300 AM EST Fri Dec 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
MIDNIGHT EST SATURDAY NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Pamlico Sound.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to midnight EST Saturday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ150-242100-
/O.NEW.KMHX.SC.Y.0115.211225T0500Z-211226T0900Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
300 AM EST Fri Dec 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 4 AM
EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 4 to 6 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to early Sunday morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
8 follow-up statements
520 
WHUS72 KMHX 241442
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
942 AM EST Fri Dec 24 2021

AMZ152-154-156-158-250245-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0018.211225T0900Z-211226T0300Z/
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-
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
942 AM EST Fri Dec 24 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 PM EST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ135-250245-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0115.211225T0500Z-211226T0500Z/
Pamlico Sound-
942 AM EST Fri Dec 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO MIDNIGHT EST SATURDAY NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Pamlico Sound.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to midnight EST Saturday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ150-250245-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0115.211225T0500Z-211226T0900Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
942 AM EST Fri Dec 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 4 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 4 AM EST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
457 
WHUS72 KMHX 242049
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
349 PM EST Fri Dec 24 2021

AMZ152-154-250900-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0018.211225T0900Z-211226T0600Z/
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-
349 PM EST Fri Dec 24 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 1 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 6 to 11 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 4 AM Saturday to 1 AM EST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ156-158-250900-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0018.211225T0900Z-211226T0300Z/
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
349 PM EST Fri Dec 24 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 PM EST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ136-137-250900-
/O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0115.211225T1200Z-211225T2100Z/
Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-Neuse and Bay Rivers-
349 PM EST Fri Dec 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  choppy waters expected.

* WHERE...Pamlico, Pungo, Neuse, and Bay Rivers.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 4 PM EST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ131-230-231-250900-
/O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0115.211225T0900Z-211225T2100Z/
Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
349 PM EST Fri Dec 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  choppy waters expected.

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

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 4 PM EST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ135-250900-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0115.211225T0300Z-211226T0900Z/
Pamlico Sound-
349 PM EST Fri Dec 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
4 AM EST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Pamlico Sound.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ150-250900-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0115.211225T0500Z-211226T1200Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
349 PM EST Fri Dec 24 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
7 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  seas 4 to 6 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 7 AM EST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
034 
WHUS72 KMHX 250800
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
300 AM EST Sat Dec 25 2021

AMZ152-154-252100-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0018.211225T0900Z-211226T0600Z/
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-
300 AM EST Sat Dec 25 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...Through late 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.

&&

$$

AMZ156-158-252100-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0018.211225T0900Z-211226T0300Z/
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
300 AM EST Sat Dec 25 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...Through 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.

&&

$$

AMZ135-252100-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-211226T0600Z/
Pamlico Sound-
300 AM EST Sat Dec 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Pamlico Sound.

* WHEN...Through late 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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-252100-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-211226T0900Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
300 AM EST Sat Dec 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft.

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

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ136-137-252100-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0115.211225T1200Z-211225T2100Z/
Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-Neuse and Bay Rivers-
300 AM EST Sat Dec 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING
TO 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt and choppy waters.

* WHERE...Pamlico, Pungo, Neuse, and Bay Rivers.

* WHEN...From this morning through 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.

&&

$$

AMZ131-230-231-252100-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0115.211225T0900Z-211225T2100Z/
Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
300 AM EST Sat Dec 25 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt and choppy waters.

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

* WHEN...Through 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.

&&

$$
950 
WHUS72 KMHX 251500
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1000 AM EST Sat Dec 25 2021

AMZ152-154-260300-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-211226T0600Z/
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-
1000 AM EST Sat Dec 25 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ156-158-260300-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-211226T0300Z/
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
1000 AM EST Sat Dec 25 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

AMZ135-260300-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-211226T0600Z/
Pamlico Sound-
1000 AM EST Sat Dec 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Pamlico Sound.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ136-137-252100-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-211225T2100Z/
Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-Neuse and Bay Rivers-
1000 AM EST Sat Dec 25 2021

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

* WHAT...Choppy waters.

* WHERE...Pamlico, Pungo, Neuse, and Bay Rivers.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-260300-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-211226T0900Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
1000 AM EST Sat Dec 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 4 to 6 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ131-230-231-252100-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-211225T2100Z/
Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
1000 AM EST Sat Dec 25 2021

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

* WHAT...Choppy waters.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST 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.

&&

$$
327 
WHUS72 KMHX 252014
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
314 PM EST Sat Dec 25 2021

AMZ152-154-260600-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-211226T0600Z/
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-
314 PM EST Sat Dec 25 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 7 to 12 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ156-158-260300-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-211226T0300Z/
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
314 PM EST Sat Dec 25 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 6 to 11 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-260600-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-211226T0600Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
314 PM EST Sat Dec 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
  seas 4 to 6 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ135-260600-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-211226T0600Z/
Pamlico Sound-
314 PM EST Sat Dec 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Pamlico Sound.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ136-137-252115-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-211225T2100Z/
Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-Neuse and Bay Rivers-
314 PM EST Sat Dec 25 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and choppy
  waters.

* WHERE...Pamlico, Pungo, Neuse, and Bay Rivers.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

AMZ131-230-231-252115-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-211225T2100Z/
Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
314 PM EST Sat Dec 25 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt and choppy
  waters.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST 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.

&&

$$
797 
WHUS72 KMHX 252313
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
613 PM EST Sat Dec 25 2021

AMZ156-158-261115-
/O.CAN.KMHX.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-211226T0300Z/
/O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-211226T1500Z/
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
613 PM EST Sat Dec 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with a few gusts up to 35 kt
  and seas 7 to 10 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-260600-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-211226T0600Z/
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-
613 PM EST Sat Dec 25 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 7 to 12 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ135-260600-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-211226T0600Z/
Pamlico Sound-
613 PM EST Sat Dec 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt and rough waters.

* WHERE...Pamlico Sound.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ150-260600-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-211226T0600Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
613 PM EST Sat Dec 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 4 to 6 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
345 
WHUS72 KMHX 260243
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
943 PM EST Sat Dec 25 2021

AMZ135-150-260345-
/O.CAN.KMHX.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-211226T0600Z/
Pamlico Sound-
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
943 PM EST Sat Dec 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds are expected to remain below 25 knots tonight.

$$

AMZ152-154-260600-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-211226T0600Z/
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-
943 PM EST Sat Dec 25 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ156-158-261445-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-211226T1500Z/
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
943 PM EST Sat Dec 25 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
942 
WHUS72 KMHX 260555
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1255 AM EST Sun Dec 26 2021

AMZ152-154-261500-
/O.CAN.KMHX.GL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-211226T0600Z/
/O.EXA.KMHX.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-211226T1500Z/
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-
1255 AM EST Sun Dec 26 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 ft.

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ156-158-261500-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0115.000000T0000Z-211226T1500Z/
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
1255 AM EST Sun Dec 26 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  4 to 7 ft.

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

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

* 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
Dec 24, 3:00 AM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryMHX55 hr

Nearby

Gale Warnings in North Carolina, 2021Every gale warning in 2021

Sources

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