Alert archive / North Carolina / Gale Warnings in 2021
Gale Warning 9, NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC
NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC issued this gale warning at Apr 29, 2021, 3:31 PM EDT. It took effect at Apr 30, 2021, 12:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 7 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
- Apr 29, 2021, 3:31 PM EDT (19:31 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 30, 2021, 12:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Apr 30, 2021, 7:00 AM EDT
- In force
- 7 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC
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100 WHUS72 KMHX 291931 MWWMHX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 331 PM EDT Thu Apr 29 2021 AMZ152-154-300730- /O.UPG.KMHX.SC.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-210430T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0009.210430T0400Z-210430T1100Z/ 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- 331 PM EDT Thu Apr 29 2021 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 7 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts of 35 to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Ocracoke Inlet. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 7 AM EDT Friday. * 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. && $$ AMZ136-137-300730- /O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0049.210429T1931Z-210430T1000Z/ Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-Neuse and Bay Rivers- 331 PM EDT Thu Apr 29 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and choppy waters. * WHERE...Pamlico, Pungo, Neuse, and Bay Rivers. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ131-230-231-300730- /O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0050.210429T1931Z-210430T1000Z/ Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds- 331 PM EDT Thu Apr 29 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters. * WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the Alligator River. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ150-300730- /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-210430T1200Z/ S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm- 331 PM EDT Thu Apr 29 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ135-300730- /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-210430T1200Z/ Pamlico Sound- 331 PM EDT Thu Apr 29 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with occasional gusts up to 35 kt and very rough waters. * WHERE...Pamlico Sound. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ156-158-300730- /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-210430T1800Z/ S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm- S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm- 331 PM EDT Thu Apr 29 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with occasional gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
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840 WHUS72 KMHX 300145 MWWMHX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 945 PM EDT Thu Apr 29 2021 AMZ152-154-301100- /O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0009.210430T0400Z-210430T1100Z/ 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- 945 PM EDT Thu Apr 29 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Ocracoke Inlet. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT Friday. * 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. && $$ AMZ150-301200- /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-210430T1200Z/ S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm- 945 PM EDT Thu Apr 29 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ135-301200- /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-210430T1200Z/ Pamlico Sound- 945 PM EDT Thu Apr 29 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with occasional gusts up to 35 kt and very rough waters. * WHERE...Pamlico Sound. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ156-158-301345- /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-210430T1800Z/ S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm- S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm- 945 PM EDT Thu Apr 29 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with occasional gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ136-137-301000- /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-210430T1000Z/ Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-Neuse and Bay Rivers- 945 PM EDT Thu Apr 29 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and choppy waters. * WHERE...Pamlico, Pungo, Neuse, and Bay Rivers. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ131-230-231-301000- /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-210430T1000Z/ Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds- 945 PM EDT Thu Apr 29 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters. * WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the Alligator River. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
908 WHUS72 KMHX 300742 MWWMHX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 342 AM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 AMZ152-154-301100- /O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210430T1100Z/ 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 EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Ocracoke Inlet. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT this morning. * 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. && $$ AMZ150-301200- /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-210430T1200Z/ S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm- 342 AM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ135-301200- /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-210430T1200Z/ Pamlico Sound- 342 AM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters. * WHERE...Pamlico Sound. * WHEN...Until 8 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. && $$ AMZ156-158-301800- /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-210430T1800Z/ S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm- S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm- 342 AM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ136-137-301000- /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-210430T1000Z/ Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-Neuse and Bay Rivers- 342 AM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Choppy waters. * WHERE...Pamlico, Pungo, Neuse, and Bay Rivers. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT early 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. && $$ AMZ131-230-231-301000- /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-210430T1000Z/ Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds- 342 AM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and choppy waters. * WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the Alligator River. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT early this morning. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
391 WHUS72 KMHX 301109 MWWMHX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 709 AM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 AMZ152-154-302315- /O.EXP.KMHX.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210430T1100Z/ /O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-210430T1700Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0010.210501T0400Z-210501T1200Z/ 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- 709 AM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning tonight, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory this morning, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Ocracoke Inlet. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from midnight tonight to 8 AM EDT Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EDT this afternoon. * 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. && $$ AMZ150-302315- /O.CAN.KMHX.SC.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-210430T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0010.210501T0400Z-210501T1200Z/ S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm- 709 AM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ AMZ135-302315- /O.CAN.KMHX.SC.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-210430T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.SC.Y.0051.210501T0300Z-210501T1600Z/ Pamlico Sound- 709 AM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EDT SATURDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with some gusts up to 35 kt and very rough waters expected. * WHERE...Pamlico Sound. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to noon EDT 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. && $$ AMZ131-230-231-302315- /O.NEW.KMHX.SC.Y.0051.210501T0100Z-210501T1500Z/ Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds- 709 AM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with some gusts up to 35 kt and rough waters expected. * WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the Alligator River. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 11 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ136-137-302315- /O.NEW.KMHX.SC.Y.0051.210501T0400Z-210501T1300Z/ Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-Neuse and Bay Rivers- 709 AM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters expected. * WHERE...Pamlico, Pungo, Neuse, and Bay Rivers. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT 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. && $$ AMZ156-158-301500- /O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-210430T1500Z/ S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm- S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm- 709 AM EDT Fri Apr 30 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 3:49 AM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | MHX | 26 hr | |
| Apr 29, 4:39 AM EDT | Beach Hazards Statement | MHX | Carteret, Dare, Hyde, Onslow | 15 hr |
| Apr 29, 3:36 PM EDT | Fire Weather Watch | MHX | Beaufort, Carteret, Craven, Dare, Duplin, Greene and 9 more | 12 hr |
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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.