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Small Craft Advisory


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1251 AM EST Sun Nov 30 2025

AMZ131-230-231-301800-
/O.NEW.KMHX.SC.Y.0094.251201T0600Z-251201T1600Z/
Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
1251 AM EST Sun Nov 30 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 11 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
  choppy waters expected.

* WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the
  Alligator River.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 11 AM EST Monday.

* 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
1251 AM EST Sun Nov 30 2025

AMZ135-301800-
/O.NEW.KMHX.SC.Y.0094.251201T0600Z-251201T1900Z/
Pamlico Sound-
1251 AM EST Sun Nov 30 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 2 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  rough waters expected.

* WHERE...Pamlico Sound.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 2 PM EST Monday.

* 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
1251 AM EST Sun Nov 30 2025

AMZ150-301800-
/O.NEW.KMHX.SC.Y.0094.251201T0400Z-251201T1900Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
1251 AM EST Sun Nov 30 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 PM
EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 2 PM EST Monday.

* 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
1251 AM EST Sun Nov 30 2025

AMZ152-154-301800-
/O.NEW.KMHX.SC.Y.0094.251201T0500Z-251201T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.GL.A.0022.251202T1200Z-251203T0600Z/
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-
1251 AM EST Sun Nov 30 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 5 PM
EST MONDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE TUESDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected. For the Gale
  Watch, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas
  7 to 12 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to
  5 PM EST Monday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday morning
  through late Tuesday 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 Newport/Morehead City NC
1251 AM EST Sun Nov 30 2025

AMZ156-158-301800-
/O.NEW.KMHX.SC.Y.0094.251201T0500Z-251201T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.GL.A.0022.251202T1000Z-251203T0300Z/
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
1251 AM EST Sun Nov 30 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 5 PM
EST MONDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, south
  winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft
  possible.

* WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to
  5 PM EST Monday. For the Gale Watch, from late Monday night
  through Tuesday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$


Gale Watch


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1251 AM EST Sun Nov 30 2025

AMZ152-154-301800-
/O.NEW.KMHX.SC.Y.0094.251201T0500Z-251201T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.GL.A.0022.251202T1200Z-251203T0600Z/
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-
1251 AM EST Sun Nov 30 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 5 PM
EST MONDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE TUESDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected. For the Gale
  Watch, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas
  7 to 12 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to
  5 PM EST Monday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday morning
  through late Tuesday 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 Newport/Morehead City NC
1251 AM EST Sun Nov 30 2025

AMZ156-158-301800-
/O.NEW.KMHX.SC.Y.0094.251201T0500Z-251201T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.GL.A.0022.251202T1000Z-251203T0300Z/
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
1251 AM EST Sun Nov 30 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 5 PM
EST MONDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, south
  winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft
  possible.

* WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to
  5 PM EST Monday. For the Gale Watch, from late Monday night
  through Tuesday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$


Hazardous Weather Outlook


Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1229 AM EST Sun Nov 30 2025

AMZ250-252-254-256-010700-
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-
1229 AM EST Sun Nov 30 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the adjacent Coastal Waters.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Small Craft Advisory conditions are possible Monday through Monday
night and likely Tuesday and Tuesday night. Gale conditions are also
possible Tuesday.

Strong storms with at least gale force winds and waterspouts are
possible Monday night and Tuesday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1229 AM EST Sun Nov 30 2025

NCZ099-105>110-SCZ054>056-058-059-010700-
Columbus-Inland Pender-Coastal Pender-Inland New Hanover-
Coastal New Hanover-Inland Brunswick-Coastal Brunswick-Coastal Horry-
Inland Georgetown-Coastal Georgetown-Central Horry-Northern Horry-
1229 AM EST Sun Nov 30 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast North Carolina and
northeast South Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

There is a very low risk for a few severe storms Tuesday morning
through early afternoon. The main hazard is damaging straight-line
winds but an isolated tornado is also possible.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
806 PM EST Sat Nov 29 2025

NCZ203>205-010115-
Northern Outer Banks-Ocracoke Island-Hatteras Island-
806 PM EST Sat Nov 29 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

A coastal storm is expected Tuesday. The potential for strong winds,
combined with king tides, may pose a minor coastal flooding risk to
vulnerable areas of the Outer Banks during periods of high tide
Tuesday PM and Wednesday AM.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
115 PM EST Sat Nov 29 2025

MDZ022>025-NCZ012>017-030>032-102-VAZ076>078-081>090-092-093-095>100-
518-520-522>525-301815-
Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-Maryland Beaches-Northampton-
Hertford-Gates-Pasquotank-Camden-Western Currituck-Bertie-Chowan-
Perquimans-Eastern Currituck-Richmond-Northumberland-Lancaster-
Prince George (including Hopewell and Petersburg)-Charles City-
New Kent-Gloucester-Middlesex-Mathews-Greensville-Sussex-Surry-
James City-Southampton-Isle of Wight-Norfolk/Portsmouth-Suffolk-
Chesapeake-Virginia Beach-Accomack-Eastern King William-
Eastern King and Queen-Eastern Essex-York-Newport News-
Hampton/Poquoson-
115 PM EST Sat Nov 29 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland, northeast
North Carolina, east central Virginia, eastern Virginia, south
central Virginia and southeast Virginia.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Locally heavy rainfall is possible on Tuesday with rainfall totals of
one to two inches possible.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

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