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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
900 PM EDT Sat Sep 7 2024

ANZ633-080900-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0096.000000T0000Z-240908T1400Z/
Currituck Sound-
900 PM EDT Sat Sep 7 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Currituck Sound.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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
900 PM EDT Sat Sep 7 2024

ANZ658-080900-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0095.000000T0000Z-240908T1700Z/
Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out
20 nm-
900 PM EDT Sat Sep 7 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  seas 4 to 7 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach
  Light NC out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EDT Sunday.

* 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
317 PM EDT Sat Sep 7 2024

AMZ131-230-231-080915-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0070.240908T0000Z-240908T1400Z/
Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
317 PM EDT Sat Sep 7 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 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 8 PM this evening to 10 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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
317 PM EDT Sat Sep 7 2024

AMZ135-080915-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0070.000000T0000Z-240908T1400Z/
Pamlico Sound-
317 PM EDT Sat Sep 7 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Pamlico Sound.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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
317 PM EDT Sat Sep 7 2024

AMZ150-080915-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0071.240907T2200Z-240908T2000Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
317 PM EDT Sat Sep 7 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
  4 to 7 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT Sunday.

* 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
317 PM EDT Sat Sep 7 2024

AMZ152-154-080915-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0070.000000T0000Z-240909T1800Z/
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-
317 PM EDT Sat Sep 7 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT 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
317 PM EDT Sat Sep 7 2024

AMZ156-158-080915-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0070.000000T0000Z-240908T1800Z/
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
317 PM EDT Sat Sep 7 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas
  4 to 6 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$


Beach Hazards Statement


Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
756 PM EDT Sat Sep 7 2024

NCZ102-VAZ098-080800-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.BH.S.0009.000000T0000Z-240909T0000Z/
Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach-
756 PM EDT Sat Sep 7 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. In
  Virginia, Virginia Beach.

* WHEN...Through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Breaking waves of 3 to 5 ft combined with onshore
  swell will result in rough surf conditions and a high risk of
  rip currents. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
750 PM EDT Sat Sep 7 2024

NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-080800-
/O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0036.240908T1000Z-240909T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry-
Coastal Georgetown-
750 PM EDT Sat Sep 7 2024

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

* WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. There is also a
  Moderate Risk of rip currents along the New Hanover County coast.

* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New
  Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal
  Georgetown Counties.

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

&&

$$


Hazardous Weather Outlook


Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
813 PM EDT Sat Sep 7 2024

AMZ250-252-254-256-090015-
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-
813 PM EDT Sat Sep 7 2024

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 possible starting Monday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
813 PM EDT Sat Sep 7 2024

NCZ106-SCZ054-056-090015-
Coastal Pender-Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
813 PM EDT Sat Sep 7 2024

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

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.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Beach Hazards Statement for Strong Longshore Current.

Strong north to south longshore current expected early next week,
with moderate rip current risk possible.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
812 PM EDT Sat Sep 7 2024

NCZ196-204-090015-
East Carteret-Ocracoke Island-
812 PM EDT Sat Sep 7 2024

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT NORTH OF CAPE LOOKOUT FROM 8
AM EDT SUNDAY THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

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.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Moderate Rip Current Risk.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
812 PM EDT Sat Sep 7 2024

NCZ205-090015-
Hatteras Island-
812 PM EDT Sat Sep 7 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT NORTH OF CAPE HATTERAS FROM 8
AM EDT SUNDAY THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...
...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT SOUTH OF CAPE HATTERAS FROM 8
AM EDT SUNDAY THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

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.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Beach Hazards Statement.
   Moderate Rip Current Risk.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
805 PM EDT Sat Sep 7 2024

NCZ102-VAZ098-090015-
Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach-
805 PM EDT Sat Sep 7 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast North Carolina 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.

   Beach Hazards Statement.
   HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK.

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

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Beach Hazards Statement.
   HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

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