Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
246 PM EDT Thu Apr 23 2026
AMZ156-158-240800-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-260424T1200Z/
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
246 PM EDT Thu Apr 23 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
seas 4 to 6 ft.
* WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Elevated winds and seas this morning
briefly subside by this afternoon before increasing again
tonight.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
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Beach Hazards Statement
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
819 PM EDT Thu Apr 23 2026
NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-241530-
/O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0006.260424T1000Z-260425T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry-
Coastal Georgetown-
819 PM EDT Thu Apr 23 2026
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Strong South to North longshore current, mainly occurring
during the afternoon and evening associated with the strong sea
breeze.
* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New
Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal
Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Friday through Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers
into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas.
It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to
return to shore.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with
lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may
be swept into.
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dch
