Gale Warning
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
351 AM EST Thu Dec 4 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.
ANZ833-042000-
Cape Hatteras to Cape Fear to 100 NM Offshore.-
351 AM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
...GALE WARNING...
.TODAY...NW winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.TONIGHT...N winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming E to NE. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.FRI...S to SE winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming S to SW 20 to 30 kt.
Seas 4 to 8 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...W to NW winds 30 to 40 kt, becoming NW 15 to 25 kt.
Seas 6 to 10 ft. Chance of rain.
.SAT...NW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming W 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to
8 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...N to NW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.SUN...Variable winds less than 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...E to NE winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming N 15 to 25 kt.
Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.MON...N winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to
14 ft.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
351 AM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
West central North Atlantic continental shelf and slope waters
beyond 20 nm to 250 nm offshore, including south of Georges Bank
from 1000 fm to 250 nm offshore.
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
Locally higher winds and seas can be expected in and near tstms.
ANZ835-042000-
Cape Fear to 31N to 1000 FM-
351 AM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
...GALE WARNING...
.TODAY...N to NW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming N. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.TONIGHT...N winds less than 10 kt, becoming E to SE. Seas 3 to
4 ft.
.FRI...S winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming SW 25 to 35 kt. Seas 5 to
9 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...W to SW winds 30 to 40 kt, becoming W to NW 15 to
25 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft. Chance of rain.
.SAT...N to NW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming W to NW 10 to 20 kt.
Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...N to NW winds 10 to 20 kt, diminishing to 5 to
15 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.SUN...E to NE winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming E to SE 10 to 20 kt.
Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming N 15 to 25 kt. Seas
4 to 8 ft.
.MON...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 14 ft.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.
$$
Coastal Flood Advisory
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
416 AM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
NCZ106-108-110-041300-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0103.251204T1000Z-251204T1300Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-
416 AM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS MORNING...
* 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...Until 8 AM EST this morning.
* 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
04/06 AM 6.1 1.6 0.5 2 Minor
04/07 PM 4.8 0.3 0.8 2 None
05/07 AM 6.3 1.8 0.8 2-3 Minor
05/07 PM 4.8 0.3 0.8 3 None
06/08 AM 6.3 1.8 0.9 2 Minor
06/08 PM 4.6 0.1 0.7 2 None
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
416 AM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
SCZ054-056-041300-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0103.251204T1000Z-251204T1300Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
416 AM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS MORNING...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Vulnerable causeways to and from local beaches may
experience minor coastal flooding. Low-lying roads and
locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal
creeks may observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local
officials for the latest information regarding coastal flood
impacts and closures.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Springmaid Pier at Myrtle Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 8.5 ft, Major 10.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 2.9 ft, Major 4.9 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
04/06 AM 7.1 1.5 0.3 1 Minor
04/07 PM 5.6 0.0 0.4 1 None
05/07 AM 7.3 1.7 0.4 2 Minor
05/08 PM 5.7 0.1 0.5 2 None
06/08 AM 7.4 1.8 0.6 2 Minor
06/08 PM 5.7 0.1 0.6 1-2 None
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1242 AM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
SCZ049-050-041300-
/O.NEW.KCHS.CF.Y.0054.251204T1000Z-251204T1300Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
1242 AM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 8 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (7.1 to 7.3 feet
Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston).
* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.
* WHEN...From 5 AM to 8 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...This could result in some roads becoming impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 6:47 AM
Thursday at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible
1 to 2 hours before and after high tide.
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.
Visit water.weather.gov for additional water level and flood
impact information.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Charleston Harbor SC
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 7.5 ft, Major 8.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.2 ft, Moderate 1.7 ft, Major 2.2 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
04/07 AM 7.2 1.4 0.5 N/A Minor
04/07 PM 5.5 -0.3 0.2 N/A None
05/08 AM 7.5 1.7 0.7 N/A Moderate
05/08 PM 5.7 -0.1 0.4 N/A None
06/08 AM 7.2 1.4 0.6 N/A Minor
&&
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
446 AM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
NCZ026>028-038>043-073>077-051000-
Franklin-Nash-Edgecombe-Davidson-Randolph-Chatham-Wake-Johnston-
Wilson-Stanly-Montgomery-Moore-Lee-Harnett-
446 AM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
A cold rain may mix with snow and sleet tonight and into Friday
morning. A very light coating may result, mostly on elevated
surfaces, before melting and washing away in a cold rain on Friday.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
A cold rain may mix with snow and sleet Friday morning. A very light
coating may result, mostly on elevated surfaces, before melting and
washing away in a cold rain by Friday afternoon.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Charleston SC
440 AM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
GAZ087-088-099>101-114>119-137>141-SCZ040-042>045-047>052-050945-
Jenkins-Screven-Candler-Bulloch-Effingham-Tattnall-Evans-
Inland Bryan-Coastal Bryan-Inland Chatham-Coastal Chatham-Long-
Inland Liberty-Coastal Liberty-Inland McIntosh-Coastal McIntosh-
Allendale-Hampton-Inland Colleton-Dorchester-Inland Berkeley-
Inland Jasper-Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
Tidal Berkeley-
440 AM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Georgia and
southeast South Carolina.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
See the Graphical Hazardous Weather Outlook for more information
about the following possible hazardous weather:
- Coastal Flood
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
See the Graphical Hazardous Weather Outlook for more information
about the following possible hazardous weather:
- Coastal Flood
&&
The Graphical Hazardous Weather Outlook can be found at:
https://www.weather.gov/erh/ghwo/?wfo=chs
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
418 AM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
AMZ250-252-254-256-050930-
Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out
20 nm-
418 AM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the adjacent Coastal Waters.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Small Craft Advisory conditions are possible Sunday night into
Tuesday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
418 AM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
NCZ106-108-110-050930-
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-
418 AM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS MORNING...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast North Carolina.
.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.
Coastal Flood Advisory.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Minor coastal flooding is possible during the morning high tides
Friday and Saturday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
418 AM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
NCZ107-050930-
Inland New Hanover-
418 AM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast North Carolina.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Minor coastal flooding is possible during the morning high tides
Friday and Saturday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
418 AM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
SCZ054-056-050930-
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
418 AM EST Thu Dec 4 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS MORNING...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast South Carolina.
.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.
Coastal Flood Advisory.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Minor coastal flooding is possible during the morning high tides
Friday and Saturday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
