Gale Warning 21, NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC

000 
WHUS72 KMHX 110636
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
236 AM EDT Mon May 11 2026

AMZ182-184-111845-
/O.EXA.KMHX.GL.W.0021.260511T2100Z-260512T0500Z/
Waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC from 20 to 60 NM-
236 AM EDT Mon May 11 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  7 to 10 ft expected.

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

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

&&

$$

AMZ186-111845-
/O.EXA.KMHX.GL.W.0021.260511T2100Z-260512T0500Z/
Waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC from 20 to 60 NM-
236 AM EDT Mon May 11 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

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

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

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

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-111845-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0021.260511T2000Z-260512T0500Z/
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-
236 AM EDT Mon May 11 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
1 AM EDT TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 1 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds reach small craft advisory criteria
  about two hours before the gale warning goes into effect. Expect
  SCA to follow gale warning due to 6+ft seas lingering into WED 
  morning.

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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ156-111845-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0021.260511T2100Z-260512T0500Z/
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
236 AM EDT Mon May 11 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
1 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  4 to 7 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 1 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds reach small craft advisory criteria
  about two hours before the gale warning goes into effect. Expect
  SCA to follow gale warning due to 6+ft seas lingering into WED 
  morning.

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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ131-230-231-111845-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0052.260511T1500Z-260512T0200Z/
Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
236 AM EDT Mon May 11 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING
TO 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 10 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-111845-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0052.260511T1500Z-260512T1300Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
236 AM EDT Mon May 11 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING
TO 9 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with some gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 9 AM EDT Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Window for seeing gale force gusts is 
  1600 EDT  -2000 EDT MON.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ158-111845-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0052.260511T2000Z-260512T2200Z/
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
236 AM EDT Mon May 11 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 6 PM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with some gusts up to 35 kt 
  and seas 4 to 6 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 6 PM EDT Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Window for seeing gale force gusts is 
  2000 EDT MON  -0100 EDT TUE. Strongest gusts confined to outer 
  portions of this zone.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ135-111845-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0052.260511T1800Z-260512T1200Z/
Pamlico Sound-
236 AM EDT Mon May 11 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 8 AM EDT TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Pamlico Sound.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Window for seeing gale force gusts is 
  1600 EDT  -2200 EDT MON. Strongest gusts expected over far 
  eastern portions of the Sound.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ137-111845-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0052.260511T2000Z-260512T0600Z/
Neuse and Bay Rivers-
236 AM EDT Mon May 11 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 2 AM EDT TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Neuse and Bay Rivers.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 2 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.

&&

$$

378 
WHUS72 KMHX 111850
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
250 PM EDT Mon May 11 2026

AMZ152-154-120500-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0021.260511T2000Z-260512T0500Z/
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-
250 PM EDT Mon May 11 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  5 to 10 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ156-120500-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0021.260511T2100Z-260512T0500Z/
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
250 PM EDT Mon May 11 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 1 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ182-184-120500-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0021.260511T2100Z-260512T0500Z/
Waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC from 20 to 60 NM-
250 PM EDT Mon May 11 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  7 to 10 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ186-120500-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0021.260511T2100Z-260512T0500Z/
Waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC from 20 to 60 NM-
250 PM EDT Mon May 11 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 1 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ131-230-231-120200-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-260512T0200Z/
Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
250 PM EDT Mon May 11 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast 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 10 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-120700-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-260512T1300Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
250 PM EDT Mon May 11 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with some gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 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.

&&

$$

AMZ158-120700-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0052.260511T2000Z-260512T2200Z/
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
250 PM EDT Mon May 11 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT
TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

&&

$$

AMZ135-120700-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-260512T1200Z/
Pamlico Sound-
250 PM EDT Mon May 11 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Pamlico Sound.

* WHEN...Until 8 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.

&&

$$

AMZ137-120600-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0052.260511T2000Z-260512T0600Z/
Neuse and Bay Rivers-
250 PM EDT Mon May 11 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Neuse and Bay Rivers.

* WHEN...Until 2 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.

&&

$$

452 
WHUS72 KMHX 120203
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1003 PM EDT Mon May 11 2026

AMZ152-154-121415-
/O.CAN.KMHX.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260512T0500Z/
/O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-260513T0000Z/
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-
1003 PM EDT Mon May 11 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northeast 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 8 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.

&&

$$

AMZ156-121415-
/O.CAN.KMHX.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260512T0500Z/
/O.EXA.KMHX.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-260512T2200Z/
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
1003 PM EDT Mon May 11 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with occasional gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

&&

$$

AMZ131-230-231-120315-
/O.EXP.KMHX.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-260512T0200Z/
Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
1003 PM EDT Mon May 11 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Frequent wind gusts have fallen below 25 knots.

$$

AMZ182-184-120500-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260512T0500Z/
Waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC from 20 to 60 NM-
1003 PM EDT Mon May 11 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  8 to 10 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ186-120500-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260512T0500Z/
Waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC from 20 to 60 NM-
1003 PM EDT Mon May 11 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds around 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ150-121300-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-260512T1300Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
1003 PM EDT Mon May 11 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 4 to 7 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 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.

&&

$$

AMZ158-121415-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-260512T2200Z/
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
1003 PM EDT Mon May 11 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with occasional gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

&&

$$

AMZ135-121200-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-260512T1200Z/
Pamlico Sound-
1003 PM EDT Mon May 11 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Pamlico Sound.

* WHEN...Until 8 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.

&&

$$

AMZ137-120600-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-260512T0600Z/
Neuse and Bay Rivers-
1003 PM EDT Mon May 11 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Neuse and Bay Rivers.

* WHEN...Until 2 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.

&&

$$

869 
WHUS72 KMHX 120355
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1155 PM EDT Mon May 11 2026

AMZ137-120500-
/O.CAN.KMHX.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-260512T0600Z/
Neuse and Bay Rivers-
1155 PM EDT Mon May 11 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds have fallen below criteria.

$$

AMZ182-184-120500-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260512T0500Z/
Waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC from 20 to 60 NM-
1155 PM EDT Mon May 11 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8
  to 10 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ186-120500-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260512T0500Z/
Waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC from 20 to 60 NM-
1155 PM EDT Mon May 11 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds around 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas
  7 to 9 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ150-121300-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-260512T1300Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
1155 PM EDT Mon May 11 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 4 to 7 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 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.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-121600-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-260513T0000Z/
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-
1155 PM EDT Mon May 11 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast 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 8 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.

&&

$$

AMZ158-121600-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-260512T2200Z/
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
1155 PM EDT Mon May 11 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 4 to 6 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

&&

$$

AMZ135-121200-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-260512T1200Z/
Pamlico Sound-
1155 PM EDT Mon May 11 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Pamlico Sound.

* WHEN...Until 8 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.

&&

$$

AMZ156-121600-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-260512T2200Z/
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
1155 PM EDT Mon May 11 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast 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 Cape Lookout.

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

&&

$$

574 
WHUS72 KMHX 120527
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
127 AM EDT Tue May 12 2026

AMZ182-184-186-120630-
/O.EXP.KMHX.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-260512T0500Z/
Waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC from 20 to 60 NM-
127 AM EDT Tue May 12 2026

...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Winds have subsided.

$$

AMZ150-121100-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-260512T1100Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
127 AM EDT Tue May 12 2026

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

* WHAT...Seas 4 to 7 ft.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-121730-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-260513T0300Z/
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-
127 AM EDT Tue May 12 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Winds Northeast 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt fall
  below criteria after sunrise today, but seas 5 to 8 ft linger
  into tonight.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

AMZ135-120800-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-260512T0800Z/
Pamlico Sound-
127 AM EDT Tue May 12 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Pamlico Sound.

* WHEN...Until 4 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.

&&

$$

AMZ158-121730-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-260512T2200Z/
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
127 AM EDT Tue May 12 2026

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

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt into
  TUE morning over Gulf Stream waters with seas 5-6ft lingering
  into TUE evening.

* WHERE...The outer portions of the coastal waters from Cape 
  Lookout to Surf City.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

AMZ156-121730-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-260512T2200Z/
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
127 AM EDT Tue May 12 2026

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

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
  subside below criteria TUE morning, but seas 4 to 6 ft linger 
  into this evening.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
153 AM EDT Mon May 11 2026

.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
SCAs have been added to the northern inland sounds and rivers.

The severe threat for Monday afternoon has shifted further
south and decreased on this update.

&&

.KEY MESSAGES...
1) A strong cold front will move through Monday. Widespread
rain showers are expected along and south of hwy 70 (60-80%).
Isolated to widely scattered strong to severe thunderstorms will
be possible south of Hwy 70 closer to the Crystal Coast

2) Monday's front lift back N as a warm front late TUE into WED
followed by another cold front THU representing the next wave
of showers and thunderstorms.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
KEY MESSAGE 1...Overall the synoptic environment has not
changed much as we still expect a strong shortwave to push
through the region on Monday. This system is forecast to have
fairly strong dynamics with sharp-ish troughing aloft pivoting
over ECONUS to become more negatively tilted as it approaches.
At the surface a cold front will push through the region with
moisture pooling out ahead of the front as PWATs surge to about
1.25 to 1.75 inches across ENC by Mon morning. Latest guidance
suggest front will push through our northern zones around
sunrise and pushing S toward the Crystal Coast in the afternoon.

Biggest change over the last 24 hours is that the severe threat
has shifted south, confined to areas south of Hwy 70 and along
the Crystal Coast/offshore waters. This jives with the latest
Hi-Res guidance, which show scattered to widespread shower and
thunderstorm activity near the Crystal Coast by Monday afternoon
with a few isolated strong to severe thunderstorms while further
to the north more isolated showers and a lower tstm threat
resides. Main threat within the strongest storms would be
damaging wind gusts, heavy downpours, and hail. Instability will
be maximized in the convergence zone between the seabreeze and
the cold front and this looks to occur closer to the coast,
generally E of HWY17 and S of HWY70. Long skinny CAPE profiles
generally show instability values between 0.5-1.5kJ/KG. Event
total QPF has decreased for far inland and Nern zones that are
away from the greatest instability and convergence, light
showers with little vertical development early, a tenth to a
quarter of an inch. The area mentioned above could see in excess
of an inch of precip under stronger cells. SPC has shrunk the
marginal threat (level 1/5) to just the immediate Crystal Coast
and points south this afternoon, so as mentioned above the
threat for severe weather is diminishing but not zero just yet.
Stout CAA out of the N behind the front (strongest winds over
coast, 20-25kt gusts) will bring in cool air and keep skies
mostly clear into WED. Maybe upper 40s, but most likely low 50
Mins and low 70s TUE.

KEY MESSAGE 2...A stacked low cutting across the Sern extent of
the Great Lakes and high pressure migrating offshore brings
warm and moist air across the Carolinas mid week ahead of the
next front set to cross the area Wednesday night into Thursday
time frame. Will need to watch this system for severe potential
as well.

&&

.AVIATION /06Z MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
Winds remain elevated this morning in southwesterly flow ahead
of an approaching cold front easing its way across northern NC
this hour. Where some sites have decoupled, fog has managed to
quickly form - OAJ chiefly among them with highly variable
visibilities being reported. If winds to manage to ease or
outright decouple over the next couple of hours, which is
forecast, more sites are likely to see at least some patchy fog
of MVFR to IFR levels mainly after 09z through about 12z.
Probability of this occurring for now is around 30-40%. Low
stratus may be possible during this time as well, but cloud
cover is still expected to be FEW to SCT.

Aforementioned cold front will cross the region later this
morning into the afternoon, with an increasing chance of showers
and thunderstorms especially from EWN southward after 18z. A few
stronger storms are possible with gusts of 40+ kt and small
hail. Lowering cigs will encroach behind the boundary with more
stable air also ending thunder chances, and MVFR will likely
linger this afternoon to around sunset before scattering out
from north to south.

Outlook: Another round of sub-VFR conditions may be possible
Monday night/early Tuesday but confidence is higher mid-week
when the next system will move through the area with additional
showers and thunderstorms.

&&

.MARINE...
Great boating weather today with 5-10 kt W'rly winds and 3-4 ft
seas noted across the region. Further out to sea from about
20-60NM expecting 3-4ft seas at about 7-8sec out of the SE.
Winds become SW-W at 10-15 kts tonight. Waters inside of ~40nm
expected to remain shower and tstorm free. SWerly winds
strengthen some Monday morning ahead of next fropa with SCA
conditions becoming more likely with post frontal northerly flow
of 25+ kt Mon evening and into Tuesday. SCAs remain in place
for all coastal waters and Pamlico Sound this forecast cycle
with the northern sounds and Alligator RIver also recently added
as well as funneling N winds should produce frequent 25+ kt
gusts across these areas as well.

Outlook (Sunday night through Thursday): Gale potential
continues to decrease for the offshore waters overnight Monday
into early Tuesday morning, but the threat for brief periods of
gale force gusts does remain over offshore waters S of Cape
Hatteras. Winds diminish later Tuesday into Wednesday as high
pressure briefly reestablishes itself. Mondays front lifts back
N through the region mid-week ahead of the next front to cross
late Wednesday into Thursday bringing yet another potential
round of SCA conditions to our waters.

&&

.MHX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NC...Beach Hazards Statement through this evening for NCZ203-205.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory from 11 AM this morning to 10 PM EDT this
     evening for AMZ131-230-231.
     Small Craft Advisory from 2 PM this afternoon to 8 AM EDT
     Tuesday for AMZ135.
     Small Craft Advisory from 4 PM this afternoon to 2 AM EDT
     Tuesday for AMZ137.
     Small Craft Advisory from 11 AM this morning to 9 AM EDT
     Tuesday for AMZ150.
     Gale Warning from 4 PM this afternoon to 1 AM EDT Tuesday for
     AMZ152-154.
     Gale Warning from 5 PM this afternoon to 1 AM EDT Tuesday for
     AMZ156.
     Small Craft Advisory from 4 PM this afternoon to 6 PM EDT
     Tuesday for AMZ158.

&&

DISCUSSION...CEB/RCF
AVIATION...MS
MARINE...CEB/RCF

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1030 PM EDT Sun May 10 2026

NCZ090-092-094-194>196-198-199-204-120230-
Duplin-Jones-Pamlico-Southern Craven-West Carteret-East Carteret-
Inland Onslow-Coastal Onslow-Ocracoke Island-
1030 PM EDT Sun May 10 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

There is a chance for strong to severe thunderstorms Monday
afternoon to early evening. The main threats are damaging winds and
hail.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ029-044>047-079>081-091-193-120230-
Martin-Pitt-Washington-Tyrrell-Mainland Dare-Greene-Beaufort-
Mainland Hyde-Lenoir-Northern Craven-
1030 PM EDT Sun May 10 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ203-205-120230-
Northern Outer Banks-Hatteras Island-
1030 PM EDT Sun May 10 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Beach Hazards Statement.
   Moderate Rip Current Risk.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Beach Hazards Statement.
   Moderate Rip Current Risk.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.