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Gale Warning 2, NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC

January 15, 2021

NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC issued this gale warning at Jan 15, 2021, 3:42 AM EST. It took effect at Jan 16, 2021, 1:00 PM EST. It was in force for 14 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Jan 15, 2021, 3:42 AM EST (08:42 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 16, 2021, 1:00 PM EST
Expired
Jan 17, 2021, 3:09 AM EST
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC

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798 
WHUS72 KMHX 150842
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
342 AM EST Fri Jan 15 2021

AMZ152-154-152045-
/O.CAN.KMHX.SC.Y.0005.210116T0000Z-210116T1800Z/
/O.UPG.KMHX.GL.A.0001.210116T1800Z-210117T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0002.210116T1800Z-210117T0900Z/
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-
342 AM EST Fri Jan 15 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 4 AM EST SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  7 to 10 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to 4 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.

&&

$$

AMZ156-158-152045-
/O.CAN.KMHX.SC.Y.0005.210115T2100Z-210116T1800Z/
/O.UPG.KMHX.GL.A.0001.210116T1800Z-210117T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0002.210116T1800Z-210117T0900Z/
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
342 AM EST Fri Jan 15 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 4 AM EST SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 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...From 1 PM Saturday to 4 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.

&&

$$

AMZ135-152045-
/O.UPG.KMHX.SC.Y.0005.210116T0000Z-210117T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0002.210117T0000Z-210117T0600Z/
Pamlico Sound-
342 AM EST Fri Jan 15 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SATURDAY TO 1 AM EST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Pamlico Sound.

* WHEN...From 7 PM 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.

&&

$$

AMZ230-231-152045-
/O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0005.210117T0000Z-210117T1200Z/
Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
342 AM EST Fri Jan 15 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Saturday 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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-152045-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0005.210116T0300Z-210117T1800Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
342 AM EST Fri Jan 15 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 PM 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.

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
493 
WHUS72 KMHX 151900
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
200 PM EST Fri Jan 15 2021

AMZ152-154-156-158-160900-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0002.210116T1800Z-210117T1000Z/
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-
200 PM EST Fri Jan 15 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 5 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West 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 Saturday afternoon through late Saturday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ135-160900-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0002.210116T2200Z-210117T0600Z/
Pamlico Sound-
200 PM EST Fri Jan 15 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM SATURDAY TO 1 AM EST
SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Pamlico Sound.

* WHEN...From late Saturday afternoon through 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.

&&

$$

AMZ136-137-160900-
/O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0005.210116T1800Z-210117T0600Z/
Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-Neuse and Bay Rivers-
200 PM EST Fri Jan 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 1 AM EST
SUNDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Saturday 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.

&&

$$

AMZ230-231-160900-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0005.210116T1800Z-210117T1000Z/
Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
200 PM EST Fri Jan 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 5 AM
EST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds.

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through late 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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-160900-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0005.210116T1800Z-210117T1500Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
200 PM EST Fri Jan 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 10 AM
EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with a few gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 4 to 6 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through 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.

&&

$$
559 
WHUS72 KMHX 160836
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
336 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

AMZ152-154-156-158-162045-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0002.210116T1800Z-210117T1000Z/
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-
336 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West 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 1 PM this afternoon to 5 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.

&&

$$

AMZ135-162045-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0002.210116T2200Z-210117T0600Z/
Pamlico Sound-
336 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
1 AM EST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Pamlico Sound.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon 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.

&&

$$

AMZ230-231-162045-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0005.210116T1800Z-210117T1000Z/
Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
336 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 5 AM EST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 5 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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-162045-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0005.210116T1800Z-210117T1500Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
336 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 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.

&&

$$

AMZ136-137-162045-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0005.210116T1800Z-210117T0600Z/
Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-Neuse and Bay Rivers-
336 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 1 AM EST SUNDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 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.

&&

$$
858 
WHUS72 KMHX 161143
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
643 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

AMZ152-154-156-158-162345-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0002.210116T1800Z-210117T1000Z/
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-
643 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West 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 1 PM this afternoon to 5 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.

&&

$$

AMZ135-162345-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0002.210116T2200Z-210117T0600Z/
Pamlico Sound-
643 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
1 AM EST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Pamlico Sound.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon 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.

&&

$$

AMZ136-137-162345-
/O.NEW.KMHX.MF.Y.0002.210116T1143Z-210116T1400Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0005.210116T1800Z-210117T0600Z/
Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-Neuse and Bay Rivers-
643 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 1 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce 
  visibility to 1/4 NM or less. For the Small Craft Advisory, 
  west winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and choppy 
  waters expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 9 AM EST this 
  morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM this 
  afternoon to 1 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low
  visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

AMZ230-231-162345-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0005.210116T1800Z-210117T1000Z/
Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
643 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 5 AM EST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 5 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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-162345-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0005.210116T1800Z-210117T1500Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
643 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 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.

&&

$$
461 
WHUS72 KMHX 161427
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
927 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

AMZ136-137-170230-
/O.EXP.KMHX.MF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210116T1400Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0005.210116T1800Z-210117T0600Z/
Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-Neuse and Bay Rivers-
927 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 1 AM EST SUNDAY...
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

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

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 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.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-156-158-170230-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0002.210116T1800Z-210117T1000Z/
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-
927 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West 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 1 PM this afternoon to 5 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.

&&

$$

AMZ135-170230-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0002.210116T2200Z-210117T0600Z/
Pamlico Sound-
927 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
1 AM EST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Pamlico Sound.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon 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.

&&

$$

AMZ131-170230-
/O.EXA.KMHX.SC.Y.0005.210116T1800Z-210117T1000Z/
Alligator River-
927 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and choppy
  waters expected.

* WHERE...Alligator River.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 5 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.

&&

$$

AMZ230-231-170230-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0005.210116T1800Z-210117T1000Z/
Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
927 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 5 AM EST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 5 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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-170230-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0005.210116T1800Z-210117T1500Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
927 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4
  to 7 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 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.

&&

$$
025 
WHUS72 KMHX 162006
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
306 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

AMZ135-170600-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0002.210116T2006Z-210117T0600Z/
Pamlico Sound-
306 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Pamlico Sound.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-156-158-170815-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210117T1000Z/
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-
306 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SUNDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 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.

&&

$$

AMZ131-230-231-170815-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210117T1000Z/
Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
306 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SUNDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-170815-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210117T1500Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
306 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4
  to 7 ft.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ136-137-170600-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210117T0600Z/
Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-Neuse and Bay Rivers-
306 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

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

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$
328 
WHUS72 KMHX 170251
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
951 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

AMZ135-170900-
/O.CAN.KMHX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210117T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210117T0900Z/
Pamlico Sound-
951 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough 
  waters.

* WHERE...Pamlico Sound.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ136-137-170400-
/O.CAN.KMHX.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210117T0600Z/
Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-Neuse and Bay Rivers-
951 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds are no longer meet Small Craft criteria. Therefore, the
advisory has been cancelled.

$$

AMZ131-230-231-170400-
/O.CAN.KMHX.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210117T1000Z/
Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
951 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds are no longer meet Small Craft criteria. Therefore, the
advisory has been cancelled.

$$

AMZ152-154-156-158-171000-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210117T1000Z/
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-
951 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-171500-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210117T1500Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
951 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

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

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$
421 
WHUS72 KMHX 170809
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
309 AM EST Sun Jan 17 2021

AMZ156-158-172015-
/O.CAN.KMHX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210117T1000Z/
/O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210119T0600Z/
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
309 AM EST Sun Jan 17 2021

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

* 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 1 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-172015-
/O.CAN.KMHX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210117T1000Z/
/O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210119T0700Z/
S of Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC out 20 nm
including the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary-
309 AM EST Sun Jan 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West 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 2 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

AMZ135-172015-
/O.CAN.KMHX.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210117T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.SC.Y.0006.210118T0000Z-210118T1200Z/
Pamlico Sound-
309 AM EST Sun Jan 17 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

* WHERE...Pamlico Sound.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST 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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-171500-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210117T1500Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
309 AM EST Sun Jan 17 2021

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

* WHAT...West 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 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.

&&

$$

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