Gale Warning
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
ISSUED BY NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
329 AM EST Tue Dec 9 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.
ANZ833-092000-
Cape Hatteras to Cape Fear to 100 NM Offshore.-
329 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
...GALE WARNING...
.TODAY...N winds 20 to 30 kt, diminishing to 5 to 15 kt. Seas
9 to 16 ft, subsiding to 6 to 11 ft. Scattered showers.
.TONIGHT...W to NW winds less than 10 kt, becoming W. Seas 5 to
9 ft. Scattered showers.
.WED...SW winds 15 to 25 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt. Seas
5 to 9 ft. Scattered showers.
.WED NIGHT...SW winds 30 to 40 kt, becoming W. Seas 8 to 14 ft.
.THU...W to NW winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming NW 15 to 20 kt. Seas
7 to 13 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.FRI...W to NW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming W 5 to 15 kt. Seas
3 to 6 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming 5 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to
4 ft.
.SAT...W winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming SW. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...W to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
ISSUED BY NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
329 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
West central North Atlantic continental shelf and slope waters
beyond 20 nm to 250 nm offshore, including south of Georges Bank
from 1000 fm to 250 nm offshore.
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
Locally higher winds and seas can be expected in and near tstms.
ANZ835-092000-
Cape Fear to 31N to 1000 FM-
329 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
...GALE WARNING...
.TODAY...N winds 20 to 30 kt, diminishing to 5 to 15 kt. Seas
8 to 14 ft, subsiding to 6 to 10 ft. Chance of rain.
.TONIGHT...N to NW winds less than 10 kt, becoming W. Seas 5 to
9 ft. Scattered showers.
.WED...SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.WED NIGHT...W to SW winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 7 to 13 ft.
.THU...W to NW winds 20 to 30 kt, diminishing to 10 to 20 kt.
Seas 7 to 12 ft, subsiding to 4 to 8 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.FRI...NW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming W. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W to SW winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.SAT...S to SW winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming W. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
$$
Coastal Flood Advisory
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1237 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
NCZ106-108-110-091700-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0107.251209T1400Z-251209T1700Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-
1237 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
NOON EST TODAY...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender, Coastal New Hanover and Coastal
Brunswick Counties.
* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to noon EST today.
* IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal
Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal
flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or
impacts.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
09/10 AM 6.0 1.5 1.5 3 Minor
09/11 PM 4.9 0.4 1.1 2 None
10/11 AM 5.2 0.7 1.0 2-3 None
11/12 AM 3.6 -0.9 -0.2 4 None
11/12 PM 4.4 -0.1 0.5 2 None
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1237 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
NCZ107-091700-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0107.251209T1700Z-251209T2000Z/
Inland New Hanover-
1237 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 3 PM EST
THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...From noon today to 3 PM EST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...The lowest portions of USS North Carolina Road and
Battleship Road begin to observe minor coastal flooding. Water
begins to spread out of storm drains onto Water Street just
south of Market Street in downtown Wilmington.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.8 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
09/01 AM 4.4 -0.3 0.4 N/A None
09/01 PM 5.6 0.9 1.0 N/A Minor
10/01 AM 4.8 0.1 0.8 N/A None
10/02 PM 5.2 0.5 0.8 N/A None
11/02 AM 4.2 -0.5 0.1 N/A None
11/03 PM 4.5 -0.2 0.2 N/A None
&&
$$
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
238 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
AMZ156-158-091945-
/O.EXA.KMHX.SC.Y.0097.000000T0000Z-251210T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.GL.A.0025.251210T2000Z-251211T1000Z/
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
238 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. For the Gale Watch,
southwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6
to 9 ft possible.
* WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until midnight EST
tonight. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through
late Wednesday night.
* 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1238 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
AMZ250-252-091500-
/O.CON.KILM.SC.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-251209T1500Z/
Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out
20 nm-
1238 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
4 to 6 ft.
* WHERE...Southeast North Carolina coastal waters.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1238 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
AMZ254-256-091500-
/O.CON.KILM.SC.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-251209T1500Z/
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-
1238 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.
* WHERE...Northeast South Carolina coastal waters.
* WHEN...Until 10 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1223 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
AMZ350-091330-
/O.CON.KCHS.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-251209T1500Z/
Waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM-
1223 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3
to 6 ft.
* WHERE...South Santee River to Edisto Beach out 20 NM.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Gale Watch
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
238 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
AMZ156-158-091945-
/O.EXA.KMHX.SC.Y.0097.000000T0000Z-251210T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.GL.A.0025.251210T2000Z-251211T1000Z/
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
238 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. For the Gale Watch,
southwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6
to 9 ft possible.
* WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until midnight EST
tonight. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through
late Wednesday night.
* 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.
&&
$$
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
953 PM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
NCZ029-044-045-079-080-091-092-094-193-091400-
Martin-Pitt-Washington-Greene-Beaufort-Lenoir-Jones-Pamlico-
Northern Craven-
Including the cities of Williamston, Robersonville, Oak City,
Jamesville, Greenville, Bethel, Farmville, Grifton, Grimesland,
Plymouth, Roper, Creswell, Snow Hill, Hookerton, Walstonburg,
Washington, Chocowinity, Belhaven, Bath, Aurora, Kinston,
La Grange, Pink Hill, Maysville, Pollocksville, Trenton,
Oriental, Bayboro, Arapahoe, Vandemere, Vanceboro, Ernul, Dover,
and Cove City
953 PM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
...PATCHY BLACK ICE POSSIBLE INTO TUESDAY MORNING...
Behind a departing frontal boundary leftover moisture from earlier
rain and snow is forecast to remain on roadways and bridges
tonight. With temperatures falling well below freezing after
midnight, patchy black ice is forecast to develop especially
across bridges and overpasses Tuesday morning. Temperatures
finally rise above freezing around 9AM on Tuesday thus ending any
threat for black ice.
Thin sheets of ice, called black ice, may be difficult to see,
especially during the pre-dawn hours. They may appear to be wet
spots on the road. Motorists will have a difficult time
determining which spots are just wet and which are icy. Motorists
are advised to use extra caution.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
441 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
NCZ029-044-045-079-080-091-092-094-193-100945-
Martin-Pitt-Washington-Greene-Beaufort-Lenoir-Jones-Pamlico-
Northern Craven-
441 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Patchy black ice may impact the area through the morning commute.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1243 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
AMZ250-252-254-256-100545-
Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out
20 nm-
1243 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the adjacent Coastal Waters.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Small Craft Advisory.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Small Craft Advisory.
Small Craft Advisory likely late Wednesday into Thursday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
