Gale Watch
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
300 PM EST Sat Dec 6 2025
AMZ152-154-156-158-070815-
/O.NEW.KMHX.GL.A.0023.251208T1700Z-251209T0500Z/
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-
300 PM EST Sat Dec 6 2025
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft possible.
* WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Surf City.
* WHEN...From Monday afternoon through Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which 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.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
523 PM EST Sat Dec 6 2025
NCZ038>040-042-073>078-083>086-088-089-072230-
Davidson-Randolph-Chatham-Johnston-Stanly-Montgomery-Moore-Lee-
Harnett-Wayne-Anson-Richmond-Scotland-Hoke-Cumberland-Sampson-
523 PM EST Sat Dec 6 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Areas of fog are expected tonight into early Sunday morning. In
addition, patchy freezing fog is possible where temperatures drop
below freezing.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.
Areas of fog are expected tonight into early Sunday morning. In
addition, patchy freezing fog is possible where temperatures drop
below freezing.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
457 PM EST Sat Dec 6 2025
NCZ080-090>092-193-198-072200-
Beaufort-Duplin-Lenoir-Jones-Northern Craven-Inland Onslow-
457 PM EST Sat Dec 6 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Areas of dense fog are possible tonight across parts of the coastal
plain of ENC.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.
Areas of dense fog may be ongoing Sunday morning across parts of the
coastal plain of ENC.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
123 PM EST Sat Dec 6 2025
GAZ018-026-028-029-NCZ071-082-SCZ008>014-019-104>109-071830-
Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Mecklenburg-Union-Cherokee-York-
Anderson-Abbeville-Laurens-Chester-Greenwood-Greater Oconee-
Greater Pickens-Central Greenville-Southern Greenville-
Northern Spartanburg-Southern Spartanburg-
123 PM EST Sat Dec 6 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Georgia, the South
Carolina Upstate, and the southern North Carolina Piedmont.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.
Areas of dense fog may lead to visibility falling at or below one-
quarter of a mile Sunday morning.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
None.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1258 PM EST Sat Dec 6 2025
AMZ250-252-254-256-070800-
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-
1258 PM EST Sat Dec 6 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the adjacent Coastal Waters.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.
Small Craft Advisory conditions are possible late Monday into
Tuesday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1258 PM EST Sat Dec 6 2025
NCZ087-096-099-105-109-SCZ017-023-024-032-033-039-055-058-059-070800-
Robeson-Bladen-Columbus-Inland Pender-Inland Brunswick-Marlboro-
Darlington-Dillon-Florence-Marion-Williamsburg-Inland Georgetown-
Central Horry-Northern Horry-
1258 PM EST Sat Dec 6 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast North Carolina and
northeast South Carolina.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.
Areas of dense fog may produce visibility at or below one-quarter of
a mile Sunday morning.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1258 PM EST Sat Dec 6 2025
NCZ106>108-110-SCZ054-056-070800-
Coastal Pender-Inland New Hanover-Coastal New Hanover-
Coastal Brunswick-Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
1258 PM EST Sat Dec 6 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast North Carolina and
northeast South Carolina.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.
Minor coastal flooding is possible during the daytime high tide
Sunday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
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