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Home Return to list Gale Watch 0011 Issued by the Newport / Morehead City Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-06-17 01:23:17 911 WHUS72 KMHX 170622 MWWMHX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 222 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 AMZ150-171830- /O.NEW.KMHX.SC.Y.0065.260618T1400Z-260619T1200Z/ S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm- 222 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO 8 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet. * WHEN...From 10 AM Thursday to 8 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ156-158-171830- /O.NEW.KMHX.SC.Y.0065.260618T0600Z-260620T0000Z/ S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm- S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm- 222 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM THURSDAY TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City. * WHEN...From 2 AM Thursday to 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ135-171830- /O.NEW.KMHX.SC.Y.0065.260618T1200Z-260619T1800Z/ Pamlico Sound- 222 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THURSDAY TO 2 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with a few gusts to 35 kt and rough waters expected. * WHERE...Pamlico Sound. * WHEN...From 8 AM Thursday to 2 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ136-137-171830- /O.NEW.KMHX.SC.Y.0065.260618T1400Z-260619T0300Z/ Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-Neuse and Bay Rivers- 222 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 11 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and choppy waters expected. * WHERE...Pamlico, Pungo, Neuse, and Bay Rivers. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 11 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ131-230-231-171830- /O.NEW.KMHX.SC.Y.0065.260618T1400Z-260619T0300Z/ Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds- 222 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 11 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and choppy waters expected. * WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the Alligator River. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 11 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ152-154-180-182-184-171830- /O.NEW.KMHX.GL.A.0011.260618T2100Z-260619T0900Z/ S of Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC out 20 nm- S of Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC out 20 nm including the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary- Waters from Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC from 20 to 60 NM- 222 AM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft possible. * WHERE...The offshore waters from Duck to Ocracoke Inlet, and the coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Ocracoke Inlet. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2026-06-17 13:25:52 674 WHUS72 KMHX 171825 MWWMHX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 225 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 AMZ156-180630- /O.UPG.KMHX.SC.Y.0065.260618T0600Z-260620T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0023.260618T1800Z-260619T0600Z/ S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm- 225 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THURSDAY TO 2 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout. * WHEN...From 2 PM Thursday to 2 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ152-154-180630- /O.UPG.KMHX.GL.A.0011.260618T2100Z-260619T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0023.260618T1800Z-260619T0600Z/ S of Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC out 20 nm- S of Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC out 20 nm including the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary- 225 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THURSDAY TO 2 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Ocracoke Inlet. * WHEN...From 2 PM Thursday to 2 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ184-180630- /O.UPG.KMHX.GL.A.0011.260618T2100Z-260619T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0023.260618T1800Z-260619T0900Z/ Waters from Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC from 20 to 60 NM- 225 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THURSDAY TO 5 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. * WHERE...The offshore waters from Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet. * WHEN...From 2 PM Thursday to 5 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ180-182-180630- /O.UPG.KMHX.GL.A.0011.260618T2100Z-260619T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0023.260618T2100Z-260619T0900Z/ Waters from Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC from 20 to 60 NM- 225 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THURSDAY TO 5 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...The offshore waters from Duck to Cape Hatteras. * WHEN...From 5 PM Thursday to 5 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ186-180630- /O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0023.260618T1800Z-260619T0900Z/ Waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC from 20 to 60 NM- 225 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THURSDAY TO 5 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...The offshore waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout. * WHEN...From 2 PM Thursday to 5 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ158-180630- /O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0065.260618T0000Z-260620T0000Z/ S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm- 225 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ150-180630- /O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0065.260618T1400Z-260619T0900Z/ S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm- 225 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO 5 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet. * WHEN...From 10 AM Thursday to 5 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ135-180630- /O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0065.260618T1200Z-260620T0000Z/ Pamlico Sound- 225 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THURSDAY TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters expected. * WHERE...Pamlico Sound. * WHEN...From 8 AM Thursday to 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ136-137-180630- /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0065.260618T1400Z-260619T0300Z/ Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-Neuse and Bay Rivers- 225 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 11 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and choppy waters expected. * WHERE...Pamlico, Pungo, Neuse, and Bay Rivers. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 11 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ131-230-231-180630- /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0065.260618T1400Z-260619T0300Z/ Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds- 225 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 11 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and choppy waters expected. * WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the Alligator River. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 11 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2026-06-17 13:25:52 674 WHUS72 KMHX 171825 MWWMHX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 225 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 AMZ156-180630- /O.UPG.KMHX.SC.Y.0065.260618T0600Z-260620T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0023.260618T1800Z-260619T0600Z/ S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm- 225 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THURSDAY TO 2 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout. * WHEN...From 2 PM Thursday to 2 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ152-154-180630- /O.UPG.KMHX.GL.A.0011.260618T2100Z-260619T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0023.260618T1800Z-260619T0600Z/ S of Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC out 20 nm- S of Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC out 20 nm including the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary- 225 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THURSDAY TO 2 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Ocracoke Inlet. * WHEN...From 2 PM Thursday to 2 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ184-180630- /O.UPG.KMHX.GL.A.0011.260618T2100Z-260619T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0023.260618T1800Z-260619T0900Z/ Waters from Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC from 20 to 60 NM- 225 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THURSDAY TO 5 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. * WHERE...The offshore waters from Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet. * WHEN...From 2 PM Thursday to 5 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ180-182-180630- /O.UPG.KMHX.GL.A.0011.260618T2100Z-260619T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0023.260618T2100Z-260619T0900Z/ Waters from Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC from 20 to 60 NM- 225 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THURSDAY TO 5 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...The offshore waters from Duck to Cape Hatteras. * WHEN...From 5 PM Thursday to 5 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ186-180630- /O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0023.260618T1800Z-260619T0900Z/ Waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC from 20 to 60 NM- 225 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THURSDAY TO 5 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...The offshore waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout. * WHEN...From 2 PM Thursday to 5 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ158-180630- /O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0065.260618T0000Z-260620T0000Z/ S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm- 225 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ150-180630- /O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0065.260618T1400Z-260619T0900Z/ S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm- 225 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO 5 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet. * WHEN...From 10 AM Thursday to 5 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ135-180630- /O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0065.260618T1200Z-260620T0000Z/ Pamlico Sound- 225 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THURSDAY TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters expected. * WHERE...Pamlico Sound. * WHEN...From 8 AM Thursday to 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ136-137-180630- /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0065.260618T1400Z-260619T0300Z/ Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-Neuse and Bay Rivers- 225 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 11 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and choppy waters expected. * WHERE...Pamlico, Pungo, Neuse, and Bay Rivers. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 11 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ131-230-231-180630- /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0065.260618T1400Z-260619T0300Z/ Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds- 225 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 11 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and choppy waters expected. * WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the Alligator River. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 11 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2026-06-17 13:25:52 674 WHUS72 KMHX 171825 MWWMHX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 225 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 AMZ156-180630- /O.UPG.KMHX.SC.Y.0065.260618T0600Z-260620T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0023.260618T1800Z-260619T0600Z/ S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm- 225 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THURSDAY TO 2 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout. * WHEN...From 2 PM Thursday to 2 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ152-154-180630- /O.UPG.KMHX.GL.A.0011.260618T2100Z-260619T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0023.260618T1800Z-260619T0600Z/ S of Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC out 20 nm- S of Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC out 20 nm including the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary- 225 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THURSDAY TO 2 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Ocracoke Inlet. * WHEN...From 2 PM Thursday to 2 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ184-180630- /O.UPG.KMHX.GL.A.0011.260618T2100Z-260619T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0023.260618T1800Z-260619T0900Z/ Waters from Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC from 20 to 60 NM- 225 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THURSDAY TO 5 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. * WHERE...The offshore waters from Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet. * WHEN...From 2 PM Thursday to 5 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ180-182-180630- /O.UPG.KMHX.GL.A.0011.260618T2100Z-260619T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0023.260618T2100Z-260619T0900Z/ Waters from Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC from 20 to 60 NM- 225 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THURSDAY TO 5 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...The offshore waters from Duck to Cape Hatteras. * WHEN...From 5 PM Thursday to 5 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ186-180630- /O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0023.260618T1800Z-260619T0900Z/ Waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC from 20 to 60 NM- 225 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THURSDAY TO 5 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...The offshore waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout. * WHEN...From 2 PM Thursday to 5 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ158-180630- /O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0065.260618T0000Z-260620T0000Z/ S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm- 225 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ150-180630- /O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0065.260618T1400Z-260619T0900Z/ S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm- 225 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO 5 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet. * WHEN...From 10 AM Thursday to 5 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ135-180630- /O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0065.260618T1200Z-260620T0000Z/ Pamlico Sound- 225 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THURSDAY TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters expected. * WHERE...Pamlico Sound. * WHEN...From 8 AM Thursday to 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ136-137-180630- /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0065.260618T1400Z-260619T0300Z/ Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-Neuse and Bay Rivers- 225 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 11 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and choppy waters expected. * WHERE...Pamlico, Pungo, Neuse, and Bay Rivers. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 11 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ131-230-231-180630- /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0065.260618T1400Z-260619T0300Z/ Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds- 225 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 11 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and choppy waters expected. * WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the Alligator River. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 11 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||