Small Craft Advisory

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
251 PM EDT Tue May 5 2026

AMZ152-154-060845-
/O.NEW.KMHX.SC.Y.0051.260506T2100Z-260508T1200Z/
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-
251 PM EDT Tue May 5 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM WEDNESDAY TO 8 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  seas 5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Ocracoke Inlet.

* WHEN...From 5 PM Wednesday to 8 AM EDT Friday.

* 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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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
222 PM EDT Tue May 5 2026

ANZ633-060230-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-260506T0500Z/
Currituck Sound-
222 PM EDT Tue May 5 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest to south winds 15 to 20 kt and waves 1 to 2
  ft.

* WHERE...Currituck Sound.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EDT Wednesday.

* 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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Beach Hazards Statement

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
751 PM EDT Tue May 5 2026

NCZ106-SCZ054-070000-
/O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0009.260506T1000Z-260507T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal Horry-
751 PM EDT Tue May 5 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current. There is also a
  Moderate Risk of rip currents expected.

* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender County. In South
  Carolina, Coastal Horry County.

* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Wednesday through Wednesday 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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