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Gale Warning 7, NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC

March 22, 2021

NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC issued this gale warning at Mar 22, 2021, 8:28 AM EDT. It was in force for 18 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Mar 22, 2021, 8:28 AM EDT (12:28 UTC)
Expired
Mar 23, 2021, 2:35 AM EDT
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC

The text

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049 
WHUS72 KMHX 221228
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
828 AM EDT Mon Mar 22 2021

AMZ152-154-230030-
/O.UPG.KMHX.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-210324T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0007.210322T1228Z-210323T0700Z/
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-
828 AM EDT Mon Mar 22 2021

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

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 7 to 11 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM EDT Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ156-158-230030-
/O.UPG.KMHX.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-210324T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0007.210322T1228Z-210323T0700Z/
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
828 AM EDT Mon Mar 22 2021

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

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 7 to 11 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM EDT Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ131-230-231-230030-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-210323T0800Z/
Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
828 AM EDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt and choppy waters.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 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.

&&

$$

AMZ137-230030-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-210323T0800Z/
Neuse and Bay Rivers-
828 AM EDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt and choppy waters.

* WHERE...Neuse and Bay Rivers.

* WHEN...Until 4 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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-230030-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-210324T2100Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
828 AM EDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast 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 5 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

AMZ135-230030-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-210323T1400Z/
Pamlico Sound-
828 AM EDT Mon Mar 22 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Pamlico Sound.

* WHEN...Until 10 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.

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
347 
WHUS72 KMHX 221905
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
305 PM EDT Mon Mar 22 2021

AMZ152-154-156-158-230700-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210323T0700Z/
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-
305 PM EDT Mon Mar 22 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 AM EDT Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-230830-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-210324T1600Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
305 PM EDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast 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 noon EDT 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.

&&

$$

AMZ131-230-231-230830-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-210323T1100Z/
Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
305 PM EDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt and choppy waters.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 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.

&&

$$

AMZ137-230830-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-210323T1100Z/
Neuse and Bay Rivers-
305 PM EDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Neuse and Bay Rivers.

* WHEN...Until 7 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.

&&

$$

AMZ135-230830-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-210323T1800Z/
Pamlico Sound-
305 PM EDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Pamlico Sound.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM 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.

&&

$$
623 
WHUS72 KMHX 230635
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
235 AM EDT Tue Mar 23 2021

AMZ152-154-231845-
/O.CAN.KMHX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210323T0700Z/
/O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-210324T2100Z/
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-
235 AM EDT Tue Mar 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

AMZ156-158-231845-
/O.CAN.KMHX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210323T0700Z/
/O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-210324T1200Z/
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
235 AM EDT Tue Mar 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-231845-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-210324T1600Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
235 AM EDT Tue Mar 23 2021

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

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until noon EDT 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.

&&

$$

AMZ131-230-231-231100-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-210323T1100Z/
Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
235 AM EDT Tue Mar 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt and choppy waters.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

AMZ137-231100-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-210323T1100Z/
Neuse and Bay Rivers-
235 AM EDT Tue Mar 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 knots and choppy waters.

* WHERE...Neuse and Bay Rivers.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT 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.

&&

$$

AMZ135-231800-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-210323T1800Z/
Pamlico Sound-
235 AM EDT Tue Mar 23 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

&&

$$

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.