Alert archive / North Carolina / Gale Warnings in 2021
Gale Warning 4, NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC
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.
The area
The counties it named.
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
As transmitted.
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 9:07 PM EST | River Flood Warning | MHX | Lenoir | 53 days |
| Jan 30, 9:09 PM EST | River Flood Warning | MHX | Greene, Lenoir, Pitt | 21 days |
| Jan 31, 12:07 PM EST | River Flood Warning | MHX | Pitt | 8 days |
Nearby
Gale Warnings in North Carolina, 2021Every gale warning in 2021
Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.