Gale Warning
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
ISSUED BY NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
329 PM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
West central North Atlantic continental shelf and slope waters
beyond 20 nm to 250 nm offshore, including south of Georges Bank
from 1000 fm to 250 nm offshore.
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
Locally higher winds and seas can be expected in and near tstms.
ANZ833-110800-
Cape Hatteras to Cape Fear to 100 NM Offshore.-
329 PM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
...GALE WARNING...
.TONIGHT...W to SW winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 10 to 16 ft.
.THU...NW winds 25 to 35 kt, diminishing to 15 to 25 kt. Seas
9 to 15 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.FRI...W to NW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.SAT...W winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...W winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming W to SW 10 to 15 kt.
Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.SUN...W winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming NW 20 to 30 kt. Seas 3 to
6 ft, building to 6 to 10 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...NW winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming N. Seas 9 to 15 ft.
.MON...N winds 25 to 35 kt, diminishing to 15 to 25 kt. Seas
9 to 15 ft.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming NW. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
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Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
ISSUED BY NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
329 PM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
West central North Atlantic continental shelf and slope waters
beyond 20 nm to 250 nm offshore, including south of Georges Bank
from 1000 fm to 250 nm offshore.
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
Locally higher winds and seas can be expected in and near tstms.
ANZ835-110800-
Cape Fear to 31N to 1000 FM-
329 PM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
...GALE WARNING...
.TONIGHT...W to SW winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.
.THU...W to NW winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming NW 10 to 20 kt. Seas
8 to 14 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming W to NW 10 to 15 kt.
Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.FRI...W winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming W to SW 10 to 20 kt. Seas
3 to 5 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W to SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.SAT...W winds 15 to 25 kt, diminishing to 5 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to
8 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...W to SW winds 5 to 15 kt, increasing to 10 to
20 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.SUN...W to NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...N winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 7 to 13 ft.
.MON...N winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming N to NE 15 to 20 kt. Seas
8 to 14 ft.
.MON NIGHT...N to NE winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming N 5 to 10 kt.
Seas 6 to 10 ft.
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
109 PM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
AMZ156-158-110615-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0033.251210T2000Z-251211T1100Z/
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
109 PM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest to west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40
kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected.
* WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Thursday.
* 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.
&&
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Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
109 PM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
AMZ137-110615-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0098.251210T2100Z-251211T1600Z/
Neuse and Bay Rivers-
109 PM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest to west winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30
kt and rough waters expected.
* WHERE...Neuse and Bay Rivers.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST 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.
&&
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
105 PM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
AMZ250-252-254-256-110700-
/O.CON.KILM.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-251211T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out
20 nm-
105 PM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected.
* WHERE...Southeast North Carolina and Northeast South Carolina
coastal waters.
* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST 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.
&&
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CRM
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1241 PM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
AMZ350-110200-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0068.251210T2000Z-251211T1200Z/
Waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM-
1241 PM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
3 to 6 ft expected.
* WHERE...South Santee River to Edisto Beach out 20 NM.
* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST 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.
&&
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Lake Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Columbia SC
308 PM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
GAZ040-063>065-077-SCZ016-018-020>022-025>031-035-037-038-041-115-
116-135>137-110415-
/O.CON.KCAE.LW.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-251211T0600Z/
Lincoln-McDuffie-Columbia-Richmond-Burke-Chesterfield-McCormick-
Newberry-Fairfield-Kershaw-Edgefield-Saluda-Lexington-Richland-
Lee-Aiken-Sumter-Barnwell-Calhoun-Clarendon-Bamberg-Northern
Lancaster-Southern Lancaster-Northwestern Orangeburg-Central
Orangeburg-Southeastern Orangeburg-
Including the cities of Community of Almond Glen, Lincolnton, St.
Matthews, Brookdale, Camden, North Augusta, Holly Hill, Bowman,
Elloree, Lancaster Mill, Pageland, Columbia, Aiken, Saluda, Seven
Oaks, West Columbia, Red Bank, Barnwell, Bamberg, Santee,
Batesburg-Leesville, Augusta, Murphys Estates, Edgefield,
Newberry, Cheraw, Manning, Eutawville, Branchville, Cayce,
Lancaster, Van Wyck, Orangeburg, Sumter, North, Bishopville,
Thomson, Clarks Hill, Oak Grove, Denmark, Ridge Spring,
Blackville, Springdale, Waynesboro, Summerton, Lexington,
Carolina Commons Shopping Center, Lugoff, Elgin, Andrew Jackson
State Park, Johnston, Williston, Martinez, Indian Land, Neeses,
Springfield, McCormick, Evans, Winnsboro Mills, and Winnsboro
308 PM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South
Carolina.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create
hazardous conditions for small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds
and rough waves can overturn small craft.
&&
$$
BC
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1242 PM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
SCZ045-110200-
/O.CON.KCHS.LW.Y.0023.251210T2300Z-251211T1000Z/
Inland Berkeley-
Including the cities of Goose Creek and Moncks Corner
1242 PM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 5
AM EST THURSDAY ON LAKE MOULTRIE...
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 30 knots and
waves 1 to 2 feet expected on Lake Moultrie.
* WHERE...Lake Moultrie.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 5 AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on Lake Moultrie will
create hazardous conditions for small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Boaters on Lake Moultrie should use extra caution since strong winds
and rough waves can overturn small craft.
&&
$$
APT
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
407 PM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
NCZ007>011-021>028-038>043-073>078-083>086-088-089-112115-
Person-Granville-Vance-Warren-Halifax-Forsyth-Guilford-Alamance-
Orange-Durham-Franklin-Nash-Edgecombe-Davidson-Randolph-Chatham-Wake-
Johnston-Wilson-Stanly-Montgomery-Moore-Lee-Harnett-Wayne-Anson-
Richmond-Scotland-Hoke-Cumberland-Sampson-
407 PM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Southwesterly winds will gust between 30 and 40 mph, locally up to
45 mph over the Piedmont, through this afternoon. Residents should
secure loose outside items, including holiday decorations.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
An Arctic cold front will move across central NC on Sunday. Following
frigid air will be characterized by temperatures mostly in the teens
and wind chill values in the single digits above zero Monday
morning.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
106 PM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
AMZ250-252-254-256-111815-
Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out
20 nm-
106 PM EST Wed Dec 10 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the adjacent Coastal Waters.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Small Craft Advisory.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Small Craft Advisory.
Small Craft Advisory possible late Sunday into Monday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
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