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WHUS72 KMHX 182052
MWWMHX

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

AMZ150-190900-
/O.NEW.KMHX.TR.A.1005.250818T2052Z-000000T0000Z/
/O.CAN.KMHX.SC.Y.0066.250819T0600Z-250823T0400Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
452 PM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025

...TROPICAL STORM WATCH IN EFFECT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  seas 14 to 19 ft.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-156-158-190900-
/O.NEW.KMHX.TR.A.1005.250818T2052Z-000000T0000Z/
/O.CAN.KMHX.SC.Y.0066.250819T0000Z-250823T0400Z/
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-
452 PM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025

...TROPICAL STORM WATCH IN EFFECT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
  seas 15 to 20 ft.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ131-230-190900-
/O.NEW.KMHX.SC.Y.0067.250820T1500Z-250822T0900Z/
Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-
452 PM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY 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.

&&

$$

AMZ136-137-190900-
/O.NEW.KMHX.SC.Y.0067.250820T1500Z-250822T0000Z/
Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-Neuse and Bay Rivers-
452 PM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY 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.

&&

$$

AMZ135-231-190900-
/O.NEW.KMHX.TR.A.1005.250818T2052Z-000000T0000Z/
Pamlico Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
452 PM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025

...TROPICAL STORM WATCH 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.

&&

$$