Gale Warning
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
1012 PM EST Mon Jan 26 2026
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.
ANZ828-271415-
Cape Charles Light to Currituck Beach Light to 100 NM offshore-
1012 PM EST Mon Jan 26 2026
...GALE WARNING...
.TONIGHT...NW winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 14 ft.
.TUE...NW winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming W. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...W to NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.WED...NW winds 15 to 25 kt, diminishing to 5 to 15 kt. Seas
5 to 9 ft.
.WED NIGHT...W winds 5 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 25 kt. Seas
4 to 7 ft.
.THU...NW winds 25 to 35 kt, diminishing to 20 to 30 kt. Seas
5 to 9 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.FRI...NW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.SAT...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt, increasing to 30 to 40 kt.
Seas 9 to 16 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
1012 PM EST Mon Jan 26 2026
West central North Atlantic continental shelf and slope waters
beyond 20 nm to 250 nm offshore, including south of Georges Bank
from 1000 fm to 250 nm offshore.
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
Locally higher winds and seas can be expected in and near tstms.
ANZ830-271415-
Currituck Beach Light to Cape Hatteras to 100 NM offshore-
1012 PM EST Mon Jan 26 2026
...GALE WARNING...
.TONIGHT...NW winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 7 to 13 ft.
.TUE...NW winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming W 15 to 20 kt. Seas 8 to
13 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...W to NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.WED...NW winds 15 to 25 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt. Seas
5 to 9 ft.
.WED NIGHT...W winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 25 kt.
Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.THU...NW winds 25 to 35 kt, diminishing to 20 to 30 kt. Seas
5 to 9 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.FRI...NW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.SAT...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 30 to 40 kt.
Seas 10 to 17 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
1012 PM EST Mon Jan 26 2026
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.
ANZ833-271415-
Cape Hatteras to Cape Fear to 100 NM Offshore.-
1012 PM EST Mon Jan 26 2026
...GALE WARNING...
.TONIGHT...NW winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 7 to 13 ft.
.TUE...N to NW winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming W 10 to 20 kt. Seas
8 to 13 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...W to NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.WED...N to NW winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming NW 5 to 15 kt. Seas
4 to 8 ft.
.WED NIGHT...W winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 25 kt.
Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.THU...NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N to NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.FRI...N to NW winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt.
Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.SAT...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft.
$$
Cold Weather Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
101 AM EST Tue Jan 27 2026
NCZ087-096-099-105>110-SCZ017-023-024-032-033-039-054>056-058-059-
271400-
/O.CON.KILM.CW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260127T1400Z/
Robeson-Bladen-Columbus-Inland Pender-Coastal Pender-Inland New
Hanover-Coastal New Hanover-Inland Brunswick-Coastal Brunswick-
Marlboro-Darlington-Dillon-Florence-Marion-Williamsburg-Coastal
Horry-Inland Georgetown-Coastal Georgetown-Central Horry-Northern
Horry-
Including the cities of Longs, Masonboro, Shallotte,
Elizabethtown, Murrells Inlet, Burgaw, Conway, Chadbourn,
Carolina Beach, North Hartsville, Surf City, Wilmington,
Bucksport, Aynor, Loris, Southport, Myrtle Beach, Boiling Spring
Lakes, Whiteville, Marion, Myrtle Grove, Lumberton, Ogden, Oak
Island, Green Sea, Lake Waccamaw, Darlington, Little River,
Socastee, North Myrtle Beach, Florence, Bennettsville, Garden
City, Georgetown, Dillon, Seagate, Andrews, Kingstree, Tabor
City, Hartsville, McColl, Long Beach, Sunset Beach, Leland,
Bladenboro, and Mullins
101 AM EST Tue Jan 27 2026
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills with readings around 10 degrees above
zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast North Carolina and northeast South
Carolina.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 above zero could
result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is
exposed to these temperatures.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate layered
clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Make sure outdoor animals, such as livestock, have a warm, dry
shelter, food, and unfrozen water.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.
&&
$$
DCH
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
720 PM EST Mon Jan 26 2026
NCZ012>017-030>032-102-VAZ084-086-089-090-092-093-095>100-523>525-
270830-
/O.CON.KAKQ.CW.Y.0002.260127T0200Z-260127T1500Z/
Northampton-Hertford-Gates-Pasquotank-Camden-Western Currituck-
Bertie-Chowan-Perquimans-Eastern Currituck-Gloucester-Mathews-
Surry-James City-Southampton-Isle of Wight-Norfolk/Portsmouth-
Suffolk-Chesapeake-Virginia Beach-Accomack-Northampton-York-
Newport News-Hampton/Poquoson-
720 PM EST Mon Jan 26 2026
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills zero to 10 above expected.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast North Carolina and eastern and
southeast Virginia.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as zero could result in
hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition to the cold, black ice will
likely develop on area roadways tonight into Tuesday morning. Use
caution while traveling, especially on untreated secondary roads,
bridges, and overpasses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
&&
$$
EI
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
212 PM EST Mon Jan 26 2026
NCZ007>011-021>028-038>041-043-271000-
/O.CON.KRAH.CW.Y.0001.260127T0000Z-260127T1500Z/
Person-Granville-Vance-Warren-Halifax-Forsyth-Guilford-Alamance-
Orange-Durham-Franklin-Nash-Edgecombe-Davidson-Randolph-Chatham-
Wake-Wilson-
Including the cities of Spring Hope, Knightdale, Franklinton,
Siler City, Cary, Roxboro, Louisburg, Norlina, Apex, Durham,
Carrboro, Creedmoor, Enfield, Winston-Salem, Lexington, Oxford,
Hillsborough, Raleigh, Kittrell, Roanoke Rapids, Rocky Mount,
Scotland Neck, Warrenton, Rougemont, Mebane, Greensboro, Wake
Forest, Asheboro, Pittsboro, Thomasville, Graham, Wilson,
Henderson, Archdale, Nashville, High Point, Tarboro, Princeville,
Burlington, and Chapel Hill
212 PM EST Mon Jan 26 2026
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM EST TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills in the single digits, with some as
low as five below zero.
* WHERE...The northern Piedmont and northern Coastal Plain.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with
prolonged exposure.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use caution outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Be sure that children wear proper clothing to protect themselves
from the cold.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals
have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
212 PM EST Mon Jan 26 2026
NCZ042-073>078-083>086-088-089-271000-
/O.CON.KRAH.CW.Y.0001.260127T0200Z-260127T1500Z/
Johnston-Stanly-Montgomery-Moore-Lee-Harnett-Wayne-Anson-Richmond-
Scotland-Hoke-Cumberland-Sampson-
Including the cities of Clinton, Sanford, Fayetteville, Angier,
Lillington, Ellerbe, Hope Mills, Raeford, Erwin, Clayton, Troy,
Wagram, Camp Mackall, Buies Creek, Polkton, Smithfield, Selma,
Spring Lake, Rockingham, Southern Pines, Dunn, Roseboro,
Pinehurst, Laurinburg, Goldsboro, Albemarle, Aberdeen, Carthage,
and Wadesboro
212 PM EST Mon Jan 26 2026
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM EST TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills in the single digits above zero.
* WHERE...The southern Piedmont, Sandhills, and southern and central
Coastal Plain.
* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with
prolonged exposure.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use caution outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Be sure that children wear proper clothing to protect themselves
from the cold.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals
have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.
&&
$$
Blaes
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1251 PM EST Mon Jan 26 2026
NCZ029-044>047-079>081-090>092-094-193>196-198-199-203>205-270800-
/O.CON.KMHX.CW.Y.0002.260127T0200Z-260127T1500Z/
Martin-Pitt-Washington-Tyrrell-Mainland Dare-Greene-Beaufort-
Mainland Hyde-Duplin-Lenoir-Jones-Pamlico-Northern Craven-
Southern Craven-West Carteret-East Carteret-Inland Onslow-Coastal
Onslow-Northern Outer Banks-Ocracoke Island-Hatteras Island-
Including the cities of Atlantic Beach, Ponzer, Faison, Duck,
Swansboro, Aurora, Ocracoke, Fairfield, Plymouth, Ernul,
Arapahoe, Greenville, Roper, Snow Hill, Bethel, Jamesville,
Creswell, River Bend, Oriental, Buxton, Nags Head, Frisco,
Scranton, Harkers Island, Wallace, Sea Level, La Grange, Dover,
Manteo, Maysville, Engelhard, Pink Hill, Grimesland, Warsaw,
Kitty Hawk, Stumpy Point, North Topsail Beach, Grifton, Fairfield
Harbor, Cove City, Swanquarter, Southern Shores, Chocowinity,
Vandemere, New Bern, Walstonburg, Farmville, Havelock, Hookerton,
Pollocksville, Vanceboro, Gum Neck, Half Moon, Manns Harbor, East
Lake, Oak City, Trenton, Columbia, Jacksonville, Newport, Cedar
Island, Morehead City, Stella, Washington, Hatteras Village,
Richlands, Kill Devil Hills, Williamston, Bath, Avon, Emerald
Isle, Kenansville, Beaufort, Bayboro, Sneads Ferry,
Robersonville, Beulaville, Belhaven, Kinston, and Rodanthe
1251 PM EST Mon Jan 26 2026
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM EST TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills between 5 and 15 expected.
* WHERE...All of eastern North Carolina.
* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate
clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
&&
$$
42
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
100 AM EST Tue Jan 27 2026
AMZ131-230-231-271000-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260127T1000Z/
Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
100 AM EST Tue Jan 27 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST EARLY
THIS MORNING...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
rough waters.
* WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the
Alligator River.
* WHEN...Until 5 AM EST early this morning.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
100 AM EST Tue Jan 27 2026
AMZ135-271200-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260127T1200Z/
Pamlico Sound-
100 AM EST Tue Jan 27 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
rough waters.
* WHERE...Pamlico Sound.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
100 AM EST Tue Jan 27 2026
AMZ136-270900-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260127T0900Z/
Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-
100 AM EST Tue Jan 27 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST EARLY
THIS MORNING...
* WHAT...Choppy waters.
* WHERE...Pamlico and Pungo Rivers.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST early this morning.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
100 AM EST Tue Jan 27 2026
AMZ137-270900-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260127T0900Z/
Neuse and Bay Rivers-
100 AM EST Tue Jan 27 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST EARLY
THIS MORNING...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
choppy waters.
* WHERE...Neuse and Bay Rivers.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST early this morning.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
100 AM EST Tue Jan 27 2026
AMZ150-271800-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260128T1200Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
100 AM EST Tue Jan 27 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with a few gusts up to 35 kt and
seas 4 to 7 ft.
* WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
100 AM EST Tue Jan 27 2026
AMZ152-154-271800-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260128T1200Z/
S of Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC out 20 nm
including the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary-
100 AM EST Tue Jan 27 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with a few gusts up to 35 kt
and seas 4 to 7 ft.
* WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Ocracoke Inlet.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
100 AM EST Tue Jan 27 2026
AMZ156-158-271200-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260127T1200Z/
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
100 AM EST Tue Jan 27 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with a few gusts up to 35 kt
and seas 4 to 6 ft.
* WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1252 AM EST Tue Jan 27 2026
AMZ250-252-254-256-271200-
/O.CON.KILM.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260127T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out
20 nm-
1252 AM EST Tue Jan 27 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...Northwest to North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30
kt.
* WHERE...Southeast North Carolina and Northeast South Carolina
coastal waters.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
dch
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1249 AM EST Tue Jan 27 2026
ANZ633-271200-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260127T1200Z/
Currituck Sound-
1249 AM EST Tue Jan 27 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.
* WHERE...Currituck Sound.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1249 AM EST Tue Jan 27 2026
ANZ658-271400-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260127T1500Z/
Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out
20 nm-
1249 AM EST Tue Jan 27 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas 4 to 6 ft.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach
Light NC out 20 nm.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
235 PM EST Mon Jan 26 2026
NCZ007>011-021>028-038>041-271200-
Person-Granville-Vance-Warren-Halifax-Forsyth-Guilford-Alamance-
Orange-Durham-Franklin-Nash-Edgecombe-Davidson-Randolph-Chatham-
Wake-
Including the cities of Roxboro, Oxford, Creedmoor, Henderson,
Kittrell, Warrenton, Norlina, Roanoke Rapids, Enfield,
Scotland Neck, Winston-Salem, Greensboro, High Point, Burlington,
Graham, Mebane, Hillsborough, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Durham,
Rougemont, Louisburg, Franklinton, Nashville, Spring Hope,
Rocky Mount, Tarboro, Princeville, Lexington, Thomasville,
Asheboro, Archdale, Siler City, Pittsboro, Raleigh, Cary, Apex,
Wake Forest, and Knightdale
235 PM EST Mon Jan 26 2026
...Icy Spots Likely to Develop on Area Roadways this Evening...
Temperatures will quickly drop in to the 20s this evening and into the
teens after midnight. With the arrival of darkness, the
refreezing of residual moisture and slush on area roadways and
walkways will result in slippery travel conditions.
Icy spots may not be widespread but those traveling this evening
through at least daybreak Tuesday should be on the lookout for
rapidly changing conditions and patches of ice. Icy patches may
be more common on bridges, shaded and sheltered locations where
snow and sleet did not fully melt, and anywhere accumulatons of
snow and ice were not removed or melted.
$$
Marine Weather Statement
Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1120 PM EST Mon Jan 26 2026
AMZ135-150-152-154-156-158-270800-
Pamlico Sound-
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
S of Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC out 20 nm
including the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary-
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
1120 PM EST Mon Jan 26 2026
...GALE FORCE GUSTS ACROSS COASTAL WATERS AND PAMLICO SOUND TONIGHT...
A potent shortwave moving across the area is causing Gale force
gusts across the coastal waters and Pamlico Sound. Conditions
should improve over the next couple of hours with SCA gusts
continuing through approximately sunrise.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
110 AM EST Tue Jan 27 2026
AMZ250-252-254-256-280615-
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-
110 AM EST Tue Jan 27 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the adjacent Coastal Waters.
.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.
Small Craft Advisory.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.
Winter storm system will intensify off the Carolina Coasts this
weekend and race off to the northeast by late in the weekend.
Increasing potential for Gale Conditions across the local waters as
this winter system evolves.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
dch
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
110 AM EST Tue Jan 27 2026
NCZ087-096-099-105>110-SCZ017-023-024-032-033-039-054>056-058-059-
280615-
Robeson-Bladen-Columbus-Inland Pender-Coastal Pender-
Inland New Hanover-Coastal New Hanover-Inland Brunswick-
Coastal Brunswick-Marlboro-Darlington-Dillon-Florence-Marion-
Williamsburg-Coastal Horry-Inland Georgetown-Coastal Georgetown-
Central Horry-Northern Horry-
110 AM EST Tue Jan 27 2026
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast North Carolina and
northeast South Carolina.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Cold Weather Advisory.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.
Dangerous cold weather expected to continue through much of the
week, especially Thursday night through early next week. Cold
Weather Advisories are likely for wind chills of 6-15 degrees, with
a chance for Extreme Cold Warnings for wind chills of 5F or below
this weekend.
Elsewhere, there is growing confidence in a winter weather event
that favors snow this weekend, but confidence is very low regarding
the details, such as amounts, timing, and impacts.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
330 PM EST Mon Jan 26 2026
MDZ021>025-NCZ012>017-030>032-102-VAZ048-060>062-064>069-075>090-092-
093-095>100-509>525-272030-
Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-Maryland Beaches-
Northampton-Hertford-Gates-Pasquotank-Camden-Western Currituck-
Bertie-Chowan-Perquimans-Eastern Currituck-Fluvanna-Prince Edward-
Cumberland-Goochland-Caroline-Mecklenburg-Lunenburg-Nottoway-Amelia-
Powhatan-Westmoreland-Richmond-Northumberland-Lancaster-Brunswick-
Dinwiddie-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-Western Louisa-
Eastern Louisa-Western Hanover-Eastern Hanover-Western Chesterfield-
Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights)-
Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond)-Eastern Henrico-
Western King William-Eastern King William-Western King and Queen-
Eastern King and Queen-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-York-Newport News-
Hampton/Poquoson-
330 PM EST Mon Jan 26 2026
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM EST TUESDAY...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland, northeast
North Carolina, central Virginia, east central Virginia, eastern
Virginia, north central Virginia, south central Virginia and
southeast Virginia.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Cold Weather Advisory.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Cold Weather Advisory.
A very cold airmass will reside over the region through most of the
week. Periodic cold weather headlines will likely be needed during
the overnight and early morning hours.
There is a potential for accumulating snow this coming weekend due to
low pressure developing off the Southeast coast. Confidence in
strength, track, and timing of the low remain low at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
327 PM EST Mon Jan 26 2026
NCZ029-044>047-079>081-090>092-094-193>196-198-199-203>205-272030-
Martin-Pitt-Washington-Tyrrell-Mainland Dare-Greene-Beaufort-
Mainland Hyde-Duplin-Lenoir-Jones-Pamlico-Northern Craven-
Southern Craven-West Carteret-East Carteret-Inland Onslow-
Coastal Onslow-Northern Outer Banks-Ocracoke Island-Hatteras Island-
327 PM EST Mon Jan 26 2026
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM EST TUESDAY...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Cold Weather Advisory.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Cold Weather Advisory.
Very cold morning temperatures continue through late this week.
Monitoring for potential coastal low development this weekend. This
low has to potential to bring several impacts to ENC Saturday and
Sunday including wintry weather.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
239 PM EST Mon Jan 26 2026
NCZ007>011-021>028-038>041-043-271945-
Person-Granville-Vance-Warren-Halifax-Forsyth-Guilford-Alamance-
Orange-Durham-Franklin-Nash-Edgecombe-Davidson-Randolph-Chatham-Wake-
Wilson-
239 PM EST Mon Jan 26 2026
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM EST TUESDAY...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Cold Weather Advisory.
In addition, Temperatures will quickly drop in to the 20s this
evening and into the teens after midnight. With the arrival of
darkness, the refreezing of residual moisture and slush on area
roadways and walkways will result in slippery travel conditions.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Cold Weather Advisory.
A prolonged period of dangerously cold temperatures, including low
temperatures in the single digits to teens and with wind chill
values in the single digits, to possibly below zero this weekend,
are expected to continue through the forecast period. Check
weather.gov/rah/winter for the latest information.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
239 PM EST Mon Jan 26 2026
NCZ042-073>078-083>086-088-089-271945-
Johnston-Stanly-Montgomery-Moore-Lee-Harnett-Wayne-Anson-Richmond-
Scotland-Hoke-Cumberland-Sampson-
239 PM EST Mon Jan 26 2026
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM EST TUESDAY...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Cold Weather Advisory.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Cold Weather Advisory.
A prolonged period of dangerously cold temperatures, including low
temperatures in the single digits to teens and with wind chill
values in the single digits, to possibly below zero this weekend,
are expected to continue through the forecast period. Check
weather.gov/rah/winter for the latest information.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
