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Home Return to list Gale Warning 0010 Issued by the Newport / Morehead City Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-02-07 00:28:38 049 WHUS72 KMHX 070628 MWWMHX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 128 AM EST Sat Feb 7 2026 AMZ135-071830- /O.CAN.KMHX.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260208T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0010.260207T0900Z-260208T2000Z/ Pamlico Sound- 128 AM EST Sat Feb 7 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and extremely rough waters expected. * WHERE...Pamlico Sound. * WHEN...Until 3 PM 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. && $$ AMZ156-071830- /O.EXB.KMHX.GL.W.0009.260207T0628Z-260208T1800Z/ /O.CAN.KMHX.SR.W.0002.260207T1300Z-260208T0300Z/ S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm- 128 AM EST Sat Feb 7 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SUNDAY... ...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ131-230-231-071830- /O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0009.260207T1100Z-260208T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.UP.Y.0001.260207T2200Z-260208T1700Z/ Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds- 128 AM EST Sat Feb 7 2026 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 PM EST SUNDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO NOON EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very rough waters expected. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray expected. * WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the Alligator River. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM this morning to 1 PM EST Sunday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to noon EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous conditions. 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. && $$ AMZ158-071830- /O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260208T1200Z/ S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm- 128 AM EST Sat Feb 7 2026 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ136-137-071830- /O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0009.260207T1300Z-260208T0600Z/ Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-Neuse and Bay Rivers- 128 AM EST Sat Feb 7 2026 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very rough waters expected. * WHERE...Pamlico, Pungo, Neuse, and Bay Rivers. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 1 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. && $$ AMZ150-071830- /O.EXT.KMHX.SR.W.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.UP.Y.0001.260207T2200Z-260208T1700Z/ S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm- 128 AM EST Sat Feb 7 2026 ...STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 AM EST SUNDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO NOON EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Storm Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft expected. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet. * WHEN...For the Storm Warning, from 6 AM this morning to 1 AM EST Sunday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to noon EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous conditions. Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ AMZ152-154-071830- /O.EXT.KMHX.SR.W.0002.260207T1300Z-260208T0600Z/ 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- 128 AM EST Sat Feb 7 2026 ...STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Ocracoke Inlet. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 1 AM EST Sunday. * 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. && $$ Action: Time Extended Issued At: 2026-02-07 11:42:03 476 WHUS72 KMHX 071741 MWWMHX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 1241 PM EST Sat Feb 7 2026 AMZ150-080545- /O.CAN.KMHX.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260208T0600Z/ /O.EXA.KMHX.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260208T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.UP.Y.0001.260207T2200Z-260208T1700Z/ S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm- 1241 PM EST Sat Feb 7 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SUNDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO NOON EST SUNDAY... ...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 11 ft. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 1 PM EST Sunday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to noon EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous conditions. Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ152-154-080545- /O.CAN.KMHX.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260208T0600Z/ /O.EXA.KMHX.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260208T1800Z/ 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- 1241 PM EST Sat Feb 7 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SUNDAY... ...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Ocracoke Inlet. * WHEN...Until 1 PM 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. && $$ AMZ131-230-231-080545- /O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260208T1600Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.UP.Y.0001.260207T2200Z-260208T1700Z/ Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds- 1241 PM EST Sat Feb 7 2026 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST SUNDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO NOON EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very rough waters. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray expected. * WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the Alligator River. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 11 AM EST Sunday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to noon EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous conditions. Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ158-080545- /O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260208T0900Z/ S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm- 1241 PM EST Sat Feb 7 2026 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City. * WHEN...Until 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. && $$ AMZ135-080545- /O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-260208T1800Z/ Pamlico Sound- 1241 PM EST Sat Feb 7 2026 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very rough waters. * WHERE...Pamlico Sound. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ136-137-080545- /O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260208T0600Z/ Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-Neuse and Bay Rivers- 1241 PM EST Sat Feb 7 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and rough waters. * WHERE...Pamlico, Pungo, Neuse, and Bay Rivers. * WHEN...Until 1 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. && $$ AMZ156-080545- /O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260208T1800Z/ S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm- 1241 PM EST Sat Feb 7 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-07 20:42:03 992 WHUS72 KMHX 080241 MWWMHX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 941 PM EST Sat Feb 7 2026 AMZ136-137-081445- /O.CAN.KMHX.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260208T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.260208T0241Z-260208T1600Z/ Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-Neuse and Bay Rivers- 941 PM EST Sat Feb 7 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters. * WHERE...Pamlico, Pungo, Neuse, and Bay Rivers. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ131-230-231-081445- /O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260208T1600Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260208T1700Z/ Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds- 941 PM EST Sat Feb 7 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST SUNDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very rough waters. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. * WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the Alligator River. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 11 AM EST Sunday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until noon EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous conditions. Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ150-081445- /O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260208T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260208T1700Z/ S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm- 941 PM EST Sat Feb 7 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SUNDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 11 ft. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 1 PM EST Sunday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until noon EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous conditions. 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. && $$ AMZ158-080900- /O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260208T0900Z/ S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm- 941 PM EST Sat Feb 7 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ135-081445- /O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-260208T1800Z/ Pamlico Sound- 941 PM EST Sat Feb 7 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very rough waters. * WHERE...Pamlico Sound. * WHEN...Until 1 PM 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. && $$ AMZ156-081445- /O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260208T1800Z/ S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm- 941 PM EST Sat Feb 7 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ152-154-081445- /O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260208T1800Z/ 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- 941 PM EST Sat Feb 7 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Ocracoke Inlet. * WHEN...Until 1 PM 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. && $$ Action: Time Extended Issued At: 2026-02-07 23:55:38 493 WHUS72 KMHX 080555 MWWMHX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 1255 AM EST Sun Feb 8 2026 AMZ131-230-081800- /O.CAN.KMHX.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260208T1600Z/ /O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260209T0000Z/ /O.EXT.KMHX.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260208T1600Z/ Alligator River-Albemarle Sound- 1255 AM EST Sun Feb 8 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. * WHERE...Albemarle Sound and Alligator River. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous conditions. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ150-081800- /O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260208T2100Z/ /O.EXT.KMHX.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260208T1600Z/ S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm- 1255 AM EST Sun Feb 8 2026 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 11 ft. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 4 PM EST this afternoon. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous conditions. 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. && $$ AMZ231-081600- /O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260208T1500Z/ /O.EXT.KMHX.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260208T1600Z/ Croatan and Roanoke Sounds- 1255 AM EST Sun Feb 8 2026 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and rough waters. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. * WHERE...Croatan and Roanoke Sounds. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous conditions. Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ158-081200- /O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260208T1200Z/ S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm- 1255 AM EST Sun Feb 8 2026 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning. * 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. && $$ AMZ135-081500- /O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-260208T1500Z/ Pamlico Sound- 1255 AM EST Sun Feb 8 2026 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and very rough waters. * WHERE...Pamlico Sound. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ156-081500- /O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260208T1500Z/ S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm- 1255 AM EST Sun Feb 8 2026 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * 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. && $$ AMZ152-154-081800- /O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260208T2100Z/ S of Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC out 20 nm- S of Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC out 20 nm including the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary- 1255 AM EST Sun Feb 8 2026 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Ocracoke Inlet. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ136-137-081700- /O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260208T1700Z/ Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-Neuse and Bay Rivers- 1255 AM EST Sun Feb 8 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and choppy waters. * WHERE...Pamlico, Pungo, Neuse, and Bay Rivers. * WHEN...Until noon EST today. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-08 03:03:43 753 WHUS72 KMHX 080903 MWWMHX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 403 AM EST Sun Feb 8 2026 AMZ231-082115- /O.CAN.KMHX.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260208T1500Z/ /O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260209T0300Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260208T1600Z/ Croatan and Roanoke Sounds- 403 AM EST Sun Feb 8 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. * WHERE...Croatan and Roanoke Sounds. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM EST this evening. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous conditions. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ158-081900- /O.CAN.KMHX.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260208T1200Z/ /O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260208T1900Z/ S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm- 403 AM EST Sun Feb 8 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ150-082100- /O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260208T2100Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260208T1600Z/ S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm- 403 AM EST Sun Feb 8 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 4 PM EST this afternoon. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous conditions. Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ135-081500- /O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-260208T1500Z/ Pamlico Sound- 403 AM EST Sun Feb 8 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and very rough waters. * WHERE...Pamlico Sound. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * 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. && $$ AMZ156-081500- /O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260208T1500Z/ S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm- 403 AM EST Sun Feb 8 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ152-154-082100- /O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260208T2100Z/ 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- 403 AM EST Sun Feb 8 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Ocracoke Inlet. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * 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. && $$ AMZ131-230-082115- /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260209T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260208T1600Z/ Alligator River-Albemarle Sound- 403 AM EST Sun Feb 8 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. * WHERE...Albemarle Sound and Alligator River. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous conditions. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ136-137-081700- /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260208T1700Z/ Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-Neuse and Bay Rivers- 403 AM EST Sun Feb 8 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and choppy waters. * WHERE...Pamlico, Pungo, Neuse, and Bay Rivers. * WHEN...Until noon EST today. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-02-08 08:38:15 370 WHUS72 KMHX 081437 MWWMHX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 937 AM EST Sun Feb 8 2026 AMZ150-090245- /O.CAN.KMHX.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260208T2100Z/ /O.CAN.KMHX.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260208T1600Z/ /O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260210T0000Z/ S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm- 937 AM EST Sun Feb 8 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ156-090245- /O.CAN.KMHX.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260208T1500Z/ /O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260209T1200Z/ S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm- 937 AM EST Sun Feb 8 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ152-154-090245- /O.CAN.KMHX.GL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260208T2100Z/ /O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260210T1800Z/ S of Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC out 20 nm- S of Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC out 20 nm including the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary- 937 AM EST Sun Feb 8 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST TUESDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Ocracoke Inlet. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ135-090245- /O.CAN.KMHX.GL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-260208T1500Z/ /O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260209T1200Z/ Pamlico Sound- 937 AM EST Sun Feb 8 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters. * WHERE...Pamlico Sound. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ131-230-090000- /O.CAN.KMHX.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260208T1600Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260209T0000Z/ Alligator River-Albemarle Sound- 937 AM EST Sun Feb 8 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters. * WHERE...Albemarle Sound and Alligator River. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ231-090245- /O.CAN.KMHX.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260208T1600Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260209T0300Z/ Croatan and Roanoke Sounds- 937 AM EST Sun Feb 8 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters. * WHERE...Croatan and Roanoke Sounds. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ136-137-081545- /O.CAN.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260208T1700Z/ Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-Neuse and Bay Rivers- 937 AM EST Sun Feb 8 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Winds have fallen below criteria. $$ AMZ158-081900- /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260208T1900Z/ S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm- 937 AM EST Sun Feb 8 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||