Gale Warning
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
322 PM EST Sun Dec 7 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.
ANZ833-080815-
Cape Hatteras to Cape Fear to 100 NM Offshore.-
322 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
...GALE WARNING...
.TONIGHT...N to NW winds less than 10 kt, becoming N to NE
early, then, becoming E to NE. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Scattered
showers.
.MON...NE winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft, building to 6 to
10 ft.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 14 ft. Rain likely.
.TUE...N winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming N to NW 5 to 15 kt. Seas
7 to 12 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...W winds 5 to 15 kt, increasing to 10 to 20 kt. Seas
4 to 8 ft.
.WED...SW winds 15 to 25 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt. Seas
5 to 9 ft.
.WED NIGHT...SW winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming W. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.THU...W winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.THU NIGHT...W to NW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming W 5 to 15 kt.
Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.FRI...W winds 5 to 15 kt, increasing to 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to
7 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W to NW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1205 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
AMZ152-154-156-158-080800-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0032.251208T1800Z-251209T0500Z/
S of Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC out 20 nm
including the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary-
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
1205 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT EST
MONDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas
6 to 10 ft expected.
* WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Surf City.
* WHEN...From 1 PM Monday to midnight EST Monday night.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
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Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
527 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
AMZ250-252-080700-
/O.CON.KILM.SC.Y.0058.251208T1200Z-251209T1500Z/
Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out
20 nm-
527 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO
10 AM EST TUESDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected.
* WHERE...Southeast North Carolina coastal waters.
* WHEN...From 7 AM Monday to 10 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
527 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
AMZ254-256-080700-
/O.CON.KILM.SC.Y.0058.251208T1800Z-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-
527 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM MONDAY TO
10 AM EST TUESDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.
* WHERE...Northeast South Carolina coastal waters.
* WHEN...From 1 PM Monday to 10 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1205 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
AMZ136-137-080800-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0097.251208T1400Z-251209T0500Z/
Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-Neuse and Bay Rivers-
1205 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM MONDAY TO
MIDNIGHT EST MONDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
rough waters expected.
* WHERE...Pamlico, Pungo, Neuse, and Bay Rivers.
* WHEN...From 9 AM Monday to midnight EST Monday night.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
715 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
NCZ038>040-073>078-083>086-088-089-090015-
Davidson-Randolph-Chatham-Stanly-Montgomery-Moore-Lee-Harnett-Wayne-
Anson-Richmond-Scotland-Hoke-Cumberland-Sampson-
715 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.
A cold front will move through the region Monday, bringing a mix of
rain and snow to portions of central NC. Very cold low temperatures
Monday night could lead to patchy black ice from Monday night into
early Tuesday morning.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
248 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
NCZ046-047-079>081-090>092-094-193>196-198-199-082000-
Tyrrell-Mainland Dare-Greene-Beaufort-Mainland Hyde-Duplin-Lenoir-
Jones-Pamlico-Northern Craven-Southern Craven-West Carteret-
East Carteret-Inland Onslow-Coastal Onslow-
248 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.
Wet roads on Monday could ice over, leading to black ice Monday
night into early Tuesday, impacting the Tuesday morning commute.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
