905
WHUS72 KMHX 190338
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1138 PM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025

AMZ131-230-191545-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0067.250820T1500Z-250822T0900Z/
Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-
1138 PM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM WEDNESDAY TO
5 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with some gusts up to 35 kt and
  very rough waters expected.

* WHERE...Albemarle Sound and Alligator River.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

AMZ136-137-191545-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0067.250820T1500Z-250822T0000Z/
Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-Neuse and Bay Rivers-
1138 PM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM WEDNESDAY TO
8 PM EDT THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

AMZ135-150-152-154-156-158-231-191545-
/O.CON.KMHX.TR.A.1005.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
Pamlico Sound-
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
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-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
1138 PM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025

...TROPICAL STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT...

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

* WHERE...Pamlico Sound and Croatan and Roanoke Sounds.

* WHEN...Tropical Storm force winds possible from Wednesday
  evening until Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Tropical storm force winds and hazardous seas 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.

&&

$$

Martin