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Action: New Issued At: 2026-03-22 01:35:46 555 WHUS72 KMHX 220635 MWWMHX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 235 AM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026 AMZ150-221845- /O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0035.260323T1800Z-260325T0000Z/ S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm- 235 AM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM MONDAY TO 8 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet. * WHEN...From 2 PM Monday to 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. && $$ AMZ131-230-231-221845- /O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0035.260323T1800Z-260324T1200Z/ Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds- 235 AM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM MONDAY TO 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and choppy waters expected. * WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the Alligator River. * WHEN...From 2 PM Monday to 8 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ135-221845- /O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0035.260323T1800Z-260324T1800Z/ Pamlico Sound- 235 AM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM MONDAY TO 2 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters expected. * WHERE...Pamlico Sound. * WHEN...From 2 PM Monday to 2 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ152-154-221845- /O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0035.260323T0000Z-260323T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.GL.A.0008.260323T1800Z-260324T1200Z/ S of Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC out 20 nm- S of Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC out 20 nm including the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary- 235 AM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM EDT MONDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft possible. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Ocracoke Inlet. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 2 PM EDT Monday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ AMZ156-158-221845- /O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0035.260323T0000Z-260323T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.GL.A.0008.260323T1800Z-260324T1200Z/ S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm- S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm- 235 AM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM EDT MONDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft possible. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 2 PM EDT Monday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday afternoon through Tuesday 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. && $$ Action: New Issued At: 2026-03-22 01:35:46 555 WHUS72 KMHX 220635 MWWMHX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 235 AM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026 AMZ150-221845- /O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0035.260323T1800Z-260325T0000Z/ S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm- 235 AM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM MONDAY TO 8 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet. * WHEN...From 2 PM Monday to 8 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ131-230-231-221845- /O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0035.260323T1800Z-260324T1200Z/ Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds- 235 AM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM MONDAY TO 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and choppy waters expected. * WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the Alligator River. * WHEN...From 2 PM Monday to 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. && $$ AMZ135-221845- /O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0035.260323T1800Z-260324T1800Z/ Pamlico Sound- 235 AM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM MONDAY TO 2 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters expected. * WHERE...Pamlico Sound. * WHEN...From 2 PM Monday to 2 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ152-154-221845- /O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0035.260323T0000Z-260323T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.GL.A.0008.260323T1800Z-260324T1200Z/ S of Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC out 20 nm- S of Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC out 20 nm including the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary- 235 AM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM EDT MONDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft possible. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Ocracoke Inlet. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 2 PM EDT Monday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday afternoon through Tuesday 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. && $$ AMZ156-158-221845- /O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0035.260323T0000Z-260323T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.GL.A.0008.260323T1800Z-260324T1200Z/ S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm- S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm- 235 AM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM EDT MONDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft possible. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 2 PM EDT Monday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-22 04:07:04 895 WHUS72 KMHX 220906 MWWMHX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 506 AM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026 AMZ150-222115- /O.NEW.KMHX.MF.Y.0018.260322T0906Z-260322T1300Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0035.260323T1800Z-260325T0000Z/ S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm- 506 AM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM MONDAY TO 8 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to less than 1 NM. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 9 AM EDT this morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 2 PM Monday to 8 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low visibility will make navigation difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass. && $$ AMZ152-154-222115- /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0035.260323T0000Z-260323T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.GL.A.0008.260323T1800Z-260324T1200Z/ S of Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC out 20 nm- S of Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC out 20 nm including the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary- 506 AM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM EDT MONDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft possible. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Ocracoke Inlet. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 2 PM EDT Monday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ AMZ156-158-222115- /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0035.260323T0000Z-260323T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.GL.A.0008.260323T1800Z-260324T1200Z/ S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm- S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm- 506 AM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM EDT MONDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft possible. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 2 PM EDT Monday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday afternoon through Tuesday 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. && $$ AMZ131-230-231-222115- /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0035.260323T1800Z-260324T1200Z/ Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds- 506 AM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM MONDAY TO 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and choppy waters expected. * WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the Alligator River. * WHEN...From 2 PM Monday to 8 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ135-222115- /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0035.260323T1800Z-260324T1800Z/ Pamlico Sound- 506 AM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM MONDAY TO 2 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters expected. * WHERE...Pamlico Sound. * WHEN...From 2 PM Monday to 2 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-22 04:07:04 895 WHUS72 KMHX 220906 MWWMHX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 506 AM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026 AMZ150-222115- /O.NEW.KMHX.MF.Y.0018.260322T0906Z-260322T1300Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0035.260323T1800Z-260325T0000Z/ S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm- 506 AM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM MONDAY TO 8 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to less than 1 NM. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 9 AM EDT this morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 2 PM Monday to 8 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low visibility will make navigation difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass. && $$ AMZ152-154-222115- /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0035.260323T0000Z-260323T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.GL.A.0008.260323T1800Z-260324T1200Z/ 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- 506 AM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM EDT MONDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft possible. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Ocracoke Inlet. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 2 PM EDT Monday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday afternoon through Tuesday 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. && $$ AMZ156-158-222115- /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0035.260323T0000Z-260323T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.GL.A.0008.260323T1800Z-260324T1200Z/ S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm- S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm- 506 AM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM EDT MONDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft possible. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 2 PM EDT Monday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ AMZ131-230-231-222115- /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0035.260323T1800Z-260324T1200Z/ Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds- 506 AM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM MONDAY TO 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and choppy waters expected. * WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the Alligator River. * WHEN...From 2 PM Monday to 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. && $$ AMZ135-222115- /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0035.260323T1800Z-260324T1800Z/ Pamlico Sound- 506 AM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM MONDAY TO 2 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters expected. * WHERE...Pamlico Sound. * WHEN...From 2 PM Monday to 2 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-22 06:48:40 215 WHUS72 KMHX 221148 MWWMHX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 748 AM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026 AMZ150-230000- /O.CAN.KMHX.MF.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260322T1300Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0035.260323T1800Z-260325T0000Z/ S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm- 748 AM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM MONDAY TO 8 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet. * WHEN...From 2 PM Monday to 8 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low visibility will make navigation difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ152-154-230000- /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0035.260323T0000Z-260323T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.GL.A.0008.260323T1800Z-260324T1200Z/ S of Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC out 20 nm- S of Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC out 20 nm including the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary- 748 AM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM EDT MONDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft possible. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Ocracoke Inlet. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 2 PM EDT Monday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ AMZ156-158-230000- /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0035.260323T0000Z-260323T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.GL.A.0008.260323T1800Z-260324T1200Z/ S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm- S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm- 748 AM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM EDT MONDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft possible. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 2 PM EDT Monday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday afternoon through Tuesday 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. && $$ AMZ131-230-231-230000- /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0035.260323T1800Z-260324T1200Z/ Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds- 748 AM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM MONDAY TO 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and choppy waters expected. * WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the Alligator River. * WHEN...From 2 PM Monday to 8 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ135-230000- /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0035.260323T1800Z-260324T1800Z/ Pamlico Sound- 748 AM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM MONDAY TO 2 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters expected. * WHERE...Pamlico Sound. * WHEN...From 2 PM Monday to 2 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Martin Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-22 06:48:40 215 WHUS72 KMHX 221148 MWWMHX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 748 AM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026 AMZ150-230000- /O.CAN.KMHX.MF.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-260322T1300Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0035.260323T1800Z-260325T0000Z/ S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm- 748 AM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM MONDAY TO 8 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet. * WHEN...From 2 PM Monday to 8 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low visibility will make navigation difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ152-154-230000- /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0035.260323T0000Z-260323T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.GL.A.0008.260323T1800Z-260324T1200Z/ 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- 748 AM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM EDT MONDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft possible. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Ocracoke Inlet. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 2 PM EDT Monday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday afternoon through Tuesday 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. && $$ AMZ156-158-230000- /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0035.260323T0000Z-260323T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.GL.A.0008.260323T1800Z-260324T1200Z/ S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm- S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm- 748 AM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM EDT MONDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft possible. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 2 PM EDT Monday. For the Gale Watch, from Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ AMZ131-230-231-230000- /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0035.260323T1800Z-260324T1200Z/ Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds- 748 AM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM MONDAY TO 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and choppy waters expected. * WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the Alligator River. * WHEN...From 2 PM Monday to 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. && $$ AMZ135-230000- /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0035.260323T1800Z-260324T1800Z/ Pamlico Sound- 748 AM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM MONDAY TO 2 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters expected. * WHERE...Pamlico Sound. * WHEN...From 2 PM Monday to 2 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Martin Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2026-03-22 13:01:52 180 WHUS72 KMHX 221801 MWWMHX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 201 PM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026 AMZ152-154-230800- /O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0035.260323T0000Z-260323T2100Z/ /O.UPG.KMHX.GL.A.0008.260323T1800Z-260324T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0017.260323T2100Z-260324T1200Z/ 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- 201 PM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM EDT MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM MONDAY TO 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 10 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Ocracoke Inlet. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 5 PM EDT Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 5 PM Monday to 8 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. && $$ AMZ156-158-230800- /O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0035.260323T0000Z-260323T2100Z/ /O.UPG.KMHX.GL.A.0008.260323T1800Z-260324T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0017.260323T2100Z-260324T1200Z/ S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm- S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm- 201 PM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM EDT MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM MONDAY TO 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 5 PM EDT Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 5 PM Monday to 8 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ136-137-230800- /O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0035.260324T0000Z-260324T0900Z/ Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-Neuse and Bay Rivers- 201 PM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM MONDAY TO 5 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and choppy waters expected. * WHERE...Pamlico, Pungo, Neuse, and Bay Rivers. * WHEN...From 8 PM Monday to 5 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ131-230-231-230800- /O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0035.260323T1800Z-260324T1500Z/ Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds- 201 PM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM MONDAY TO 11 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and choppy waters expected. * WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the Alligator River. * WHEN...From 2 PM Monday to 11 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ135-230800- /O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0035.260323T2100Z-260324T1800Z/ Pamlico Sound- 201 PM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM MONDAY TO 2 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters expected. * WHERE...Pamlico Sound. * WHEN...From 5 PM Monday to 2 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ150-230800- /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0035.260323T1800Z-260325T0000Z/ S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm- 201 PM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM MONDAY TO 8 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet. * WHEN...From 2 PM Monday to 8 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low visibility will make navigation difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2026-03-22 13:01:52 180 WHUS72 KMHX 221801 MWWMHX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 201 PM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026 AMZ152-154-230800- /O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0035.260323T0000Z-260323T2100Z/ /O.UPG.KMHX.GL.A.0008.260323T1800Z-260324T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0017.260323T2100Z-260324T1200Z/ 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- 201 PM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM EDT MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM MONDAY TO 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 10 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Ocracoke Inlet. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 5 PM EDT Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 5 PM Monday to 8 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. && $$ AMZ156-158-230800- /O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0035.260323T0000Z-260323T2100Z/ /O.UPG.KMHX.GL.A.0008.260323T1800Z-260324T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0017.260323T2100Z-260324T1200Z/ S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm- S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm- 201 PM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM EDT MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM MONDAY TO 8 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 5 PM EDT Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 5 PM Monday to 8 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ136-137-230800- /O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0035.260324T0000Z-260324T0900Z/ Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-Neuse and Bay Rivers- 201 PM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM MONDAY TO 5 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and choppy waters expected. * WHERE...Pamlico, Pungo, Neuse, and Bay Rivers. * WHEN...From 8 PM Monday to 5 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ131-230-231-230800- /O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0035.260323T1800Z-260324T1500Z/ Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds- 201 PM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM MONDAY TO 11 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and choppy waters expected. * WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the Alligator River. * WHEN...From 2 PM Monday to 11 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ135-230800- /O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0035.260323T2100Z-260324T1800Z/ Pamlico Sound- 201 PM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM MONDAY TO 2 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters expected. * WHERE...Pamlico Sound. * WHEN...From 5 PM Monday to 2 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ150-230800- /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0035.260323T1800Z-260325T0000Z/ S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm- 201 PM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM MONDAY TO 8 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet. * WHEN...From 2 PM Monday to 8 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low visibility will make navigation difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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