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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
145 AM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

AMZ131-230-231-301745-
/O.CAN.KMHX.SC.Y.0073.250930T0700Z-250930T2100Z/
/O.UPG.KMHX.GL.A.0015.250930T2100Z-251002T1500Z/
/O.EXB.KMHX.GL.W.0023.250930T2200Z-251001T2200Z/
Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
145 AM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts 35 to 40 kt and
  very rough waters expected.

* WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the
  Alligator River.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM EDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ135-301745-
/O.CAN.KMHX.SC.Y.0073.000000T0000Z-250930T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0023.250930T1800Z-251002T0000Z/
Pamlico Sound-
145 AM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  very rough waters expected.

* WHERE...Pamlico Sound.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-301745-
/O.CAN.KMHX.SC.Y.0073.000000T0000Z-250930T2300Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0023.250930T2300Z-251002T0000Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
145 AM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM
EDT WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  seas 10 to 13 ft expected.

* WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-301745-
/O.CAN.KMHX.SC.Y.0073.000000T0000Z-250930T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0023.250930T1500Z-251002T0000Z/
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-
145 AM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM
EDT WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  seas 9 to 15 ft expected.

* WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Ocracoke Inlet.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ156-158-301745-
/O.CAN.KMHX.SC.Y.0073.000000T0000Z-250930T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0023.250930T1500Z-251002T0000Z/
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
145 AM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM
EDT WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  seas 8 to 14 ft expected.

* WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ136-137-301745-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0073.250930T1200Z-251003T0000Z/
Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-Neuse and Bay Rivers-
145 AM EDT Tue Sep 30 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  rough waters expected.

* WHERE...Pamlico, Pungo, Neuse, and Bay Rivers.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 8 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.

&&

$$