Gale Warning
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
ISSUED BY NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
316 AM EST Thu Dec 11 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.
ANZ833-112015-
Cape Hatteras to Cape Fear to 100 NM Offshore.-
316 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025
...GALE WARNING...
.TODAY...W winds 30 to 40 kt, becoming NW 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to
13 ft. Isolated showers.
.TONIGHT...NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.FRI...W winds 5 to 15 kt, increasing to 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to
6 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.SAT...W winds 5 to 15 kt, increasing to 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to
5 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...W winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.SUN...W winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming N 20 to 30 kt. Seas 4 to
8 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...N to NW winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.
.MON...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.
.MON NIGHT...W to NW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming W 10 to 20 kt.
Seas 5 to 9 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
ISSUED BY NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
316 AM EST Thu Dec 11 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.
ANZ835-112015-
Cape Fear to 31N to 1000 FM-
316 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025
...GALE WARNING...
.TODAY...W winds 30 to 40 kt, becoming NW 20 to 30 kt early,
then, diminishing to 10 to 20 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.TONIGHT...NW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming W to NW 5 to 15 kt.
Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.FRI...W winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming W to SW 10 to 20 kt. Seas
3 to 4 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.SAT...W winds 5 to 15 kt, increasing to 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to
5 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...W to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.SUN...W winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming N to NW. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...N winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 14 ft.
.MON...N to NE winds 20 to 30 kt, diminishing to 10 to 20 kt.
Seas 7 to 13 ft.
.MON NIGHT...N to NE winds less than 10 kt, becoming variable.
Seas 5 to 9 ft.
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
243 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025
AMZ152-154-156-158-111100-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-251211T1100Z/
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-
243 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6
to 9 ft.
* WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Surf City.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST early this morning.
* 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.
&&
$$
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
439 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025
AMZ350-111200-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-251211T1200Z/
Waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM-
439 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas 3 to 5 ft.
* WHERE...South Santee River to Edisto Beach out 20 NM.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
243 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025
AMZ137-111600-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0098.000000T0000Z-251211T1600Z/
Neuse and Bay Rivers-
243 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
choppy waters.
* WHERE...Neuse and Bay Rivers.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
107 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025
AMZ250-252-254-256-111400-
/O.COR.KILM.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-251211T1400Z/
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-
107 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...Southwest to west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30
kt will veer to the northwest at 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to
30 kt. Seas will run 4 to 7 ft.
* WHERE...Southeast North Carolina and Northeast South Carolina
coastal waters.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
445 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025
NCZ038>040-042-043-073>078-083>086-088-089-120945-
Davidson-Randolph-Chatham-Johnston-Wilson-Stanly-Montgomery-Moore-
Lee-Harnett-Wayne-Anson-Richmond-Scotland-Hoke-Cumberland-Sampson-
445 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Arctic air will move into the area Sunday into early next week. The
coldest temperatures are expected Sunday night and Monday morning
with wind chill values in the teens to single digits. These values
will pose elevated cold-exposure risks for anyone outdoors without
adequate protection. Dress in layers, and ensure pets and vulnerable
family and neighbors are warm and safe.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
410 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025
NCZ029-044>047-079>081-090>092-094-193>196-198-199-203>205-120915-
Martin-Pitt-Washington-Tyrrell-Mainland Dare-Greene-Beaufort-
Mainland Hyde-Duplin-Lenoir-Jones-Pamlico-Northern Craven-
Southern Craven-West Carteret-East Carteret-Inland Onslow-
Coastal Onslow-Northern Outer Banks-Ocracoke Island-Hatteras Island-
410 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
The coldest air of the season arrives Sunday night into early next
week with Arctic high pressure building into the region. Apparent
temps in the single digits to teens will be noted across all of ENC
Monday morning given a combination of temps in the teens and 20s and
breezy NW winds.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
112 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025
AMZ250-252-254-256-120615-
Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out
20 nm-
112 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the adjacent Coastal Waters.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Small Craft Advisory.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Small Craft Advisory possible late Sunday into Monday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
