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Gale Warning 4, NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC

January 30, 2021

NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC issued this gale warning at Jan 30, 2021, 9:40 PM EST. It took effect at Jan 31, 2021, 12:00 PM EST. It was in force for 8 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Jan 30, 2021, 9:40 PM EST (02:40 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 31, 2021, 12:00 PM EST
Expired
Jan 31, 2021, 7:36 PM EST
In force
8 hr
Issued by
NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC

The text

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988 
WHUS72 KMHX 310240
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
940 PM EST Sat Jan 30 2021

AMZ152-154-311445-
/O.CAN.KMHX.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210131T1800Z/
/O.UPG.KMHX.GL.A.0003.210131T1800Z-210201T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0004.210131T1800Z-210201T0100Z/
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-
940 PM EST Sat Jan 30 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 8 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  8 to 13 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM to 8 PM 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.

&&

$$

AMZ156-158-311445-
/O.UPG.KMHX.GL.A.0003.210131T1700Z-210201T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0004.210131T1700Z-210201T0000Z/
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
940 PM EST Sat Jan 30 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From noon to 7 PM 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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-311445-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210204T1200Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
940 PM EST Sat Jan 30 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ135-311445-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0012.210131T1500Z-210201T0000Z/
Pamlico Sound-
940 PM EST Sat Jan 30 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM EST
SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Pamlico Sound.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 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.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
576 
WHUS72 KMHX 310800
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
300 AM EST Sun Jan 31 2021

AMZ152-154-156-158-312100-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0004.210131T1700Z-210131T2300Z/
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 Sun Jan 31 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...South 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 noon today through early 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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-312100-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210204T0000Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
300 AM EST Sun Jan 31 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 ft.

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

* WHEN...Through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

AMZ135-312100-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0012.210131T1500Z-210131T2300Z/
Pamlico Sound-
300 AM EST Sun Jan 31 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Pamlico Sound.

* WHEN...From late this morning through early 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.

&&

$$
966 
WHUS72 KMHX 311448
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
948 AM EST Sun Jan 31 2021

AMZ152-154-156-158-312300-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0004.210131T1700Z-210131T2300Z/
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-
948 AM EST Sun Jan 31 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South 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...Until 6 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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-010300-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210204T0000Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
948 AM EST Sun Jan 31 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with occasional gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ135-312300-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0012.210131T1500Z-210131T2300Z/
Pamlico Sound-
948 AM EST Sun Jan 31 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Pamlico Sound.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST 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.

&&

$$
916 
WHUS72 KMHX 311933
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
233 PM EST Sun Jan 31 2021

AMZ152-154-156-158-010100-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210201T0100Z/
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-
233 PM EST Sun Jan 31 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  10 to 14 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-010900-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210204T1200Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
233 PM EST Sun Jan 31 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest 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 7 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ135-010100-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-210201T0100Z/
Pamlico Sound-
233 PM EST Sun Jan 31 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Pamlico Sound.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EST 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.

&&

$$
802 
WHUS72 KMHX 010036
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
736 PM EST Sun Jan 31 2021

AMZ156-011245-
/O.CAN.KMHX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210201T0100Z/
/O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210203T2000Z/
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
736 PM EST Sun Jan 31 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 7 to 12 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM EST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ158-011245-
/O.CAN.KMHX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210201T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.SC.Y.0013.210201T0036Z-210203T2000Z/
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
736 PM EST Sun Jan 31 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM EST Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-011245-
/O.CAN.KMHX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210201T0100Z/
/O.EXA.KMHX.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210204T1200Z/
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-
736 PM EST Sun Jan 31 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 8 to 13 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ135-010145-
/O.CAN.KMHX.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-210201T0100Z/
Pamlico Sound-
736 PM EST Sun Jan 31 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds have diminished below Small Craft Advisory Criteria.

$$

AMZ150-011245-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210204T1200Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
736 PM EST Sun Jan 31 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest 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 7 AM EST Thursday.

* 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.

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Jan 30, 9:07 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningMHXLenoir53 days
Jan 30, 9:09 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningMHXGreene, Lenoir, Pitt21 days
Jan 31, 12:07 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningMHXPitt8 days

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Sources

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