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Action: New Issued At: 2026-02-05 11:34:17 579 WHUS72 KMHX 051733 MWWMHX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 1233 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 AMZ152-154-156-158-060545- /O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260206T0900Z/ 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- 1233 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Surf City. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ131-230-231-060545- /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260206T0700Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.GL.A.0004.260207T1400Z-260208T1200Z/ Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds- 1233 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and choppy waters. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very rough waters possible. * WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the Alligator River. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 AM EST Friday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ AMZ135-060545- /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260206T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.GL.A.0004.260207T1200Z-260208T1300Z/ Pamlico Sound- 1233 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and rough waters. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and extremely rough waters possible. * WHERE...Pamlico Sound. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EST Friday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ AMZ150-060545- /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260206T1400Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.GL.A.0004.260207T1200Z-260208T1600Z/ S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm- 1233 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft possible. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM EST Friday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ AMZ137-060545- /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260206T0700Z/ Neuse and Bay Rivers- 1233 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters. * WHERE...Neuse and Bay Rivers, mainly at the mouths near Pamlico Sound. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EST 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. && $$ Action: New Issued At: 2026-02-05 11:34:17 579 WHUS72 KMHX 051733 MWWMHX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 1233 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 AMZ152-154-156-158-060545- /O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260206T0900Z/ S of Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC out 20 nm- S of Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC out 20 nm including the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary- S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm- S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm- 1233 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Surf City. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ131-230-231-060545- /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260206T0700Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.GL.A.0004.260207T1400Z-260208T1200Z/ Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds- 1233 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and choppy waters. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very rough waters possible. * WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the Alligator River. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 AM EST Friday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ AMZ135-060545- /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260206T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.GL.A.0004.260207T1200Z-260208T1300Z/ Pamlico Sound- 1233 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and rough waters. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and extremely rough waters possible. * WHERE...Pamlico Sound. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EST Friday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ AMZ150-060545- /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260206T1400Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.GL.A.0004.260207T1200Z-260208T1600Z/ S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm- 1233 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft possible. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM EST Friday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ AMZ137-060545- /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260206T0700Z/ Neuse and Bay Rivers- 1233 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters. * WHERE...Neuse and Bay Rivers, mainly at the mouths near Pamlico Sound. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: New Issued At: 2026-02-05 11:34:17 579 WHUS72 KMHX 051733 MWWMHX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 1233 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 AMZ152-154-156-158-060545- /O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260206T0900Z/ 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- 1233 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Surf City. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ131-230-231-060545- /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260206T0700Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.GL.A.0004.260207T1400Z-260208T1200Z/ Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds- 1233 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and choppy waters. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very rough waters possible. * WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the Alligator River. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 AM EST Friday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ AMZ135-060545- /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260206T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.GL.A.0004.260207T1200Z-260208T1300Z/ Pamlico Sound- 1233 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and rough waters. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and extremely rough waters possible. * WHERE...Pamlico Sound. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EST Friday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ AMZ150-060545- /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260206T1400Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.GL.A.0004.260207T1200Z-260208T1600Z/ S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm- 1233 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft possible. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM EST Friday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ AMZ137-060545- /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260206T0700Z/ Neuse and Bay Rivers- 1233 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters. * WHERE...Neuse and Bay Rivers, mainly at the mouths near Pamlico Sound. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EST 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. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-05 11:41:02 677 WHUS72 KMHX 051740 MWWMHX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 1240 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 AMZ152-154-156-158-060545- /O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260206T0900Z/ S of Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC out 20 nm- S of Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC out 20 nm including the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary- S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm- S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm- 1240 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Surf City. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ131-230-231-060545- /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260206T0700Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.GL.A.0004.260207T1400Z-260208T1200Z/ Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds- 1240 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and choppy waters. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very rough waters possible. * WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the Alligator River. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 AM EST Friday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ AMZ135-060545- /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260206T1200Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.GL.A.0004.260207T1200Z-260208T1300Z/ Pamlico Sound- 1240 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and rough waters. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and extremely rough waters possible. * WHERE...Pamlico Sound. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EST Friday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ AMZ150-060545- /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260206T1400Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.GL.A.0004.260207T1200Z-260208T1600Z/ S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm- 1240 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft possible. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM EST Friday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ AMZ137-060545- /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260206T0700Z/ Neuse and Bay Rivers- 1240 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters. * WHERE...Neuse and Bay Rivers, mainly at the mouths near Pamlico Sound. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-05 11:41:02 677 WHUS72 KMHX 051740 MWWMHX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 1240 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 AMZ152-154-156-158-060545- /O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260206T0900Z/ 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- 1240 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Surf City. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ131-230-231-060545- /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260206T0700Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.GL.A.0004.260207T1400Z-260208T1200Z/ Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds- 1240 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and choppy waters. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very rough waters possible. * WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the Alligator River. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 AM EST Friday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ AMZ135-060545- /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260206T1200Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.GL.A.0004.260207T1200Z-260208T1300Z/ Pamlico Sound- 1240 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and rough waters. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and extremely rough waters possible. * WHERE...Pamlico Sound. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EST Friday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ AMZ150-060545- /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260206T1400Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.GL.A.0004.260207T1200Z-260208T1600Z/ S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm- 1240 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft possible. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM EST Friday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ AMZ137-060545- /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260206T0700Z/ Neuse and Bay Rivers- 1240 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters. * WHERE...Neuse and Bay Rivers, mainly at the mouths near Pamlico Sound. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EST 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. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-05 11:41:02 677 WHUS72 KMHX 051740 MWWMHX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 1240 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 AMZ152-154-156-158-060545- /O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260206T0900Z/ S of Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC out 20 nm- S of Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC out 20 nm including the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary- S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm- S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm- 1240 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Surf City. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ131-230-231-060545- /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260206T0700Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.GL.A.0004.260207T1400Z-260208T1200Z/ Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds- 1240 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and choppy waters. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very rough waters possible. * WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the Alligator River. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 AM EST Friday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ AMZ135-060545- /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260206T1200Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.GL.A.0004.260207T1200Z-260208T1300Z/ Pamlico Sound- 1240 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and rough waters. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and extremely rough waters possible. * WHERE...Pamlico Sound. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EST Friday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ AMZ150-060545- /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260206T1400Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.GL.A.0004.260207T1200Z-260208T1600Z/ S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm- 1240 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST FRIDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. For the Gale Watch, northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft possible. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM EST Friday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ AMZ137-060545- /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260206T0700Z/ Neuse and Bay Rivers- 1240 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters. * WHERE...Neuse and Bay Rivers, mainly at the mouths near Pamlico Sound. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2026-02-06 00:56:36 239 WHUS72 KMHX 060656 MWWMHX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 156 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 AMZ158-061900- /O.CAN.KMHX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260206T0900Z/ /O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260206T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0009.260207T0300Z-260208T1500Z/ S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm- 156 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ152-061900- /O.CAN.KMHX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260206T0900Z/ /O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260206T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.SR.W.0002.260207T1300Z-260208T0300Z/ S of Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC out 20 nm- 156 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 10 PM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with some gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. For the Storm Warning, northwest winds 35 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. For the Storm Warning, from 8 AM to 10 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ AMZ154-061900- /O.CAN.KMHX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260206T0900Z/ /O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260206T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.SR.W.0002.260207T1300Z-260208T0300Z/ S of Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC out 20 nm including the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary- 156 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 10 PM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with some gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. For the Storm Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this afternoon. For the Storm Warning, from 8 AM to 10 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ AMZ156-061900- /O.CAN.KMHX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260206T0900Z/ /O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260206T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.SR.W.0002.260207T1300Z-260208T0300Z/ S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm- 156 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 10 PM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. For the Storm Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the Storm Warning, from 8 AM to 10 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ AMZ131-230-231-061900- /O.CAN.KMHX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260206T0700Z/ /O.UPG.KMHX.GL.A.0004.260207T1400Z-260208T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0009.260207T1000Z-260208T1200Z/ Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds- 156 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST SUNDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very rough waters expected. * WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the Alligator River. * WHEN...From 5 AM Saturday to 7 AM 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ137-061900- /O.CAN.KMHX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260206T0700Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0009.260207T1300Z-260208T0900Z/ Neuse and Bay Rivers- 156 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SATURDAY TO 4 AM EST SUNDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very rough waters expected. * WHERE...Neuse and Bay Rivers. * WHEN...From 8 AM Saturday to 4 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ135-061900- /O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260206T1300Z/ /O.UPG.KMHX.GL.A.0004.260207T1200Z-260208T1300Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0009.260207T0500Z-260208T1500Z/ Pamlico Sound- 156 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and extremely rough waters expected. * WHERE...Pamlico Sound. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 AM EST this morning. For the Gale Warning, from midnight tonight to 10 AM 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ136-061900- /O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0009.260207T1300Z-260208T0900Z/ Pamlico and Pungo Rivers- 156 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SATURDAY TO 4 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and very rough waters expected. * WHERE...Pamlico and Pungo Rivers. * WHEN...From 8 AM Saturday to 4 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ150-061900- /O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260206T1600Z/ /O.UPG.KMHX.GL.A.0004.260207T1200Z-260208T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.SR.W.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T0300Z/ S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm- 156 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 PM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Storm Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the Storm Warning, from 6 AM to 10 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2026-02-06 00:56:36 239 WHUS72 KMHX 060656 MWWMHX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 156 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 AMZ158-061900- /O.CAN.KMHX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260206T0900Z/ /O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260206T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0009.260207T0300Z-260208T1500Z/ S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm- 156 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ152-061900- /O.CAN.KMHX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260206T0900Z/ /O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260206T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.SR.W.0002.260207T1300Z-260208T0300Z/ S of Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC out 20 nm- 156 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 10 PM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with some gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. For the Storm Warning, northwest winds 35 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. For the Storm Warning, from 8 AM to 10 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ AMZ154-061900- /O.CAN.KMHX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260206T0900Z/ /O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260206T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.SR.W.0002.260207T1300Z-260208T0300Z/ S of Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC out 20 nm including the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary- 156 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 10 PM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with some gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. For the Storm Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this afternoon. For the Storm Warning, from 8 AM to 10 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ AMZ156-061900- /O.CAN.KMHX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260206T0900Z/ /O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260206T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.SR.W.0002.260207T1300Z-260208T0300Z/ S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm- 156 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 10 PM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. For the Storm Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the Storm Warning, from 8 AM to 10 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ AMZ131-230-231-061900- /O.CAN.KMHX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260206T0700Z/ /O.UPG.KMHX.GL.A.0004.260207T1400Z-260208T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0009.260207T1000Z-260208T1200Z/ Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds- 156 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST SUNDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very rough waters expected. * WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the Alligator River. * WHEN...From 5 AM Saturday to 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ137-061900- /O.CAN.KMHX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260206T0700Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0009.260207T1300Z-260208T0900Z/ Neuse and Bay Rivers- 156 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SATURDAY TO 4 AM EST SUNDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very rough waters expected. * WHERE...Neuse and Bay Rivers. * WHEN...From 8 AM Saturday to 4 AM 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ135-061900- /O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260206T1300Z/ /O.UPG.KMHX.GL.A.0004.260207T1200Z-260208T1300Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0009.260207T0500Z-260208T1500Z/ Pamlico Sound- 156 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and extremely rough waters expected. * WHERE...Pamlico Sound. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 AM EST this morning. For the Gale Warning, from midnight tonight to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ136-061900- /O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0009.260207T1300Z-260208T0900Z/ Pamlico and Pungo Rivers- 156 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SATURDAY TO 4 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and very rough waters expected. * WHERE...Pamlico and Pungo Rivers. * WHEN...From 8 AM Saturday to 4 AM 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ150-061900- /O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260206T1600Z/ /O.UPG.KMHX.GL.A.0004.260207T1200Z-260208T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.SR.W.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T0300Z/ S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm- 156 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 PM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Storm Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the Storm Warning, from 6 AM to 10 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2026-02-06 00:56:36 239 WHUS72 KMHX 060656 MWWMHX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 156 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 AMZ158-061900- /O.CAN.KMHX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260206T0900Z/ /O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260206T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0009.260207T0300Z-260208T1500Z/ S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm- 156 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ152-061900- /O.CAN.KMHX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260206T0900Z/ /O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260206T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.SR.W.0002.260207T1300Z-260208T0300Z/ S of Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC out 20 nm- 156 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 10 PM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with some gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. For the Storm Warning, northwest winds 35 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. For the Storm Warning, from 8 AM to 10 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ AMZ154-061900- /O.CAN.KMHX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260206T0900Z/ /O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260206T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.SR.W.0002.260207T1300Z-260208T0300Z/ S of Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC out 20 nm including the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary- 156 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 10 PM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with some gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. For the Storm Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this afternoon. For the Storm Warning, from 8 AM to 10 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ AMZ156-061900- /O.CAN.KMHX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260206T0900Z/ /O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260206T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.SR.W.0002.260207T1300Z-260208T0300Z/ S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm- 156 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 10 PM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. For the Storm Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the Storm Warning, from 8 AM to 10 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ AMZ131-230-231-061900- /O.CAN.KMHX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260206T0700Z/ /O.UPG.KMHX.GL.A.0004.260207T1400Z-260208T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0009.260207T1000Z-260208T1200Z/ Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds- 156 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST SUNDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very rough waters expected. * WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the Alligator River. * WHEN...From 5 AM Saturday to 7 AM 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ137-061900- /O.CAN.KMHX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260206T0700Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0009.260207T1300Z-260208T0900Z/ Neuse and Bay Rivers- 156 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SATURDAY TO 4 AM EST SUNDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very rough waters expected. * WHERE...Neuse and Bay Rivers. * WHEN...From 8 AM Saturday to 4 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ135-061900- /O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260206T1300Z/ /O.UPG.KMHX.GL.A.0004.260207T1200Z-260208T1300Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0009.260207T0500Z-260208T1500Z/ Pamlico Sound- 156 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and extremely rough waters expected. * WHERE...Pamlico Sound. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 AM EST this morning. For the Gale Warning, from midnight tonight to 10 AM 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 hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ136-061900- /O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0009.260207T1300Z-260208T0900Z/ Pamlico and Pungo Rivers- 156 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SATURDAY TO 4 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and very rough waters expected. * WHERE...Pamlico and Pungo Rivers. * WHEN...From 8 AM Saturday to 4 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ150-061900- /O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260206T1600Z/ /O.UPG.KMHX.GL.A.0004.260207T1200Z-260208T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.SR.W.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T0300Z/ S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm- 156 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 PM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Storm Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the Storm Warning, from 6 AM to 10 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||