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Home Return to list Gale Watch 0027 Issued by the Newport / Morehead City Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2025-12-17 00:12:06 841 WHUS72 KMHX 170611 MWWMHX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 111 AM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 AMZ152-154-156-172115- /O.NEW.KMHX.SC.Y.0102.251217T1300Z-251217T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.GL.A.0027.251219T0100Z-251219T1700Z/ 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- 111 AM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft possible. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Lookout. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM this morning to 6 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday 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. && $$ AMZ158-172115- /O.NEW.KMHX.GL.A.0027.251219T0100Z-251219T1700Z/ S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm- 111 AM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 11 ft possible. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City. * WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ Action: New Issued At: 2025-12-17 00:12:06 841 WHUS72 KMHX 170611 MWWMHX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 111 AM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 AMZ152-154-156-172115- /O.NEW.KMHX.SC.Y.0102.251217T1300Z-251217T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.GL.A.0027.251219T0100Z-251219T1700Z/ 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- 111 AM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft possible. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Lookout. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM this morning to 6 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday 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. && $$ AMZ158-172115- /O.NEW.KMHX.GL.A.0027.251219T0100Z-251219T1700Z/ S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm- 111 AM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 11 ft possible. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City. * WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-12-17 02:01:09 748 WHUS72 KMHX 170800 MWWMHX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 300 AM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 AMZ152-154-156-172130- /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0102.251217T1300Z-251217T2300Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.GL.A.0027.251219T0100Z-251219T1700Z/ 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- 300 AM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft possible. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Lookout. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM this morning to 6 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday 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. && $$ AMZ158-172130- /O.CON.KMHX.GL.A.0027.251219T0100Z-251219T1700Z/ S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm- 300 AM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft possible. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City. * WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-12-17 02:01:09 748 WHUS72 KMHX 170800 MWWMHX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 300 AM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 AMZ152-154-156-172130- /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0102.251217T1300Z-251217T2300Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.GL.A.0027.251219T0100Z-251219T1700Z/ 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- 300 AM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft possible. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Lookout. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM this morning to 6 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday 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. && $$ AMZ158-172130- /O.CON.KMHX.GL.A.0027.251219T0100Z-251219T1700Z/ S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm- 300 AM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft possible. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City. * WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2025-12-17 11:44:18 718 WHUS72 KMHX 171743 MWWMHX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 1243 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 AMZ152-154-156-180545- /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0102.000000T0000Z-251217T2300Z/ /O.UPG.KMHX.GL.A.0027.251219T0100Z-251219T1700Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0035.251219T0100Z-251219T1700Z/ 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- 1243 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THURSDAY TO NOON EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Lookout. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 8 PM Thursday to noon 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. && $$ AMZ158-180545- /O.UPG.KMHX.GL.A.0027.251219T0100Z-251219T1700Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0035.251219T0100Z-251219T1700Z/ S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm- 1243 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THURSDAY TO NOON EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City. * WHEN...From 8 PM Thursday to noon EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ135-180545- /O.NEW.KMHX.SC.Y.0103.251219T0000Z-251219T1700Z/ Pamlico Sound- 1243 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THURSDAY TO NOON EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters expected. * WHERE...Pamlico Sound. * WHEN...From 7 PM Thursday to noon 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. && $$ AMZ131-230-231-180545- /O.NEW.KMHX.SC.Y.0103.251219T0300Z-251219T1200Z/ Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds- 1243 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THURSDAY TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt and choppy waters expected. * WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the Alligator River. * WHEN...From 10 PM Thursday to 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ150-180545- /O.NEW.KMHX.SC.Y.0103.251219T0300Z-251220T0900Z/ S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm- 1243 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THURSDAY TO 4 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet. * WHEN...From 10 PM Thursday to 4 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2025-12-17 11:44:18 718 WHUS72 KMHX 171743 MWWMHX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 1243 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 AMZ152-154-156-180545- /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0102.000000T0000Z-251217T2300Z/ /O.UPG.KMHX.GL.A.0027.251219T0100Z-251219T1700Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0035.251219T0100Z-251219T1700Z/ S of Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC out 20 nm- S of Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC out 20 nm including the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary- S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm- 1243 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THURSDAY TO NOON EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Lookout. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EST this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 8 PM Thursday to noon EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ158-180545- /O.UPG.KMHX.GL.A.0027.251219T0100Z-251219T1700Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0035.251219T0100Z-251219T1700Z/ S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm- 1243 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THURSDAY TO NOON EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City. * WHEN...From 8 PM Thursday to noon 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. && $$ AMZ135-180545- /O.NEW.KMHX.SC.Y.0103.251219T0000Z-251219T1700Z/ Pamlico Sound- 1243 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THURSDAY TO NOON EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters expected. * WHERE...Pamlico Sound. * WHEN...From 7 PM Thursday to noon EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ131-230-231-180545- /O.NEW.KMHX.SC.Y.0103.251219T0300Z-251219T1200Z/ Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds- 1243 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THURSDAY TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt and choppy waters expected. * WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the Alligator River. * WHEN...From 10 PM Thursday to 7 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. && $$ AMZ150-180545- /O.NEW.KMHX.SC.Y.0103.251219T0300Z-251220T0900Z/ S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm- 1243 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THURSDAY TO 4 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet. * WHEN...From 10 PM Thursday to 4 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||