Storm Warning
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
928 AM EST Mon Dec 1 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.
ANZ830-020230-
Currituck Beach Light to Cape Hatteras to 100 NM offshore-
928 AM EST Mon Dec 1 2025
...STORM WARNING...
.TODAY...N to NE winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft. Chance of
showers.
.TONIGHT...E to NE winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming SE 10 to 20 kt.
Seas 4 to 7 ft. Scattered showers.
.TUE...S to SE winds 30 to 40 kt, becoming S 40 to 50 kt. Seas
9 to 15 ft. Showers and scattered tstms.
.TUE NIGHT...NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 13 ft. Chance of
rain.
.WED...N winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming 10 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to
10 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming W 5 to 15 kt. Seas
4 to 7 ft.
.THU...W winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to
6 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N to NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.FRI...E to NE winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming E 10 to 20 kt. Seas
4 to 8 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S to SE winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming S to SW 15 to
25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
928 AM EST Mon Dec 1 2025
West central North Atlantic continental shelf and slope waters
beyond 20 nm to 250 nm offshore, including south of Georges Bank
from 1000 fm to 250 nm offshore.
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
Locally higher winds and seas can be expected in and near tstms.
ANZ833-020230-
Cape Hatteras to Cape Fear to 100 NM Offshore.-
928 AM EST Mon Dec 1 2025
...STORM WARNING...
.TODAY...N winds 20 to 25 kt, becoming NE 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to
8 ft. Chance of showers.
.TONIGHT...E to NE winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming E to SE 15 to
25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft. Scattered showers. Scattered tstms.
.TUE...S winds 30 to 40 kt, becoming S to SW 45 to 55 kt. Seas
10 to 16 ft. Showers and tstms.
.TUE NIGHT...W to NW winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming N to NW 20 to
25 kt. Seas 8 to 14 ft. Chance of rain.
.WED...N winds 10 to 20 kt, diminishing to 5 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to
10 ft.
.WED NIGHT...W to NW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming W 5 to 15 kt.
Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.THU...W winds 5 to 15 kt, increasing to 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to
6 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N to NW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming N to NE. Seas
4 to 8 ft.
.FRI...E to NE winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
$$
Gale Warning
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
928 AM EST Mon Dec 1 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.
ANZ828-020230-
Cape Charles Light to Currituck Beach Light to 100 NM offshore-
928 AM EST Mon Dec 1 2025
...GALE WARNING...
.TODAY...N winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.TONIGHT...E to NE winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming SE. Seas 3 to
6 ft.
.TUE...S winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft, building to 9 to
14 ft. Rain early, then showers.
.TUE NIGHT...NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 13 ft. Chance of
rain.
.WED...N winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming N to NW 10 to 15 kt. Seas
6 to 10 ft.
.WED NIGHT...W to NW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming W 5 to 15 kt.
Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.THU...W winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to
6 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N to NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.FRI...E to NE winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming 10 to 20 kt. Seas
4 to 8 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S to SE winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming S to SW 15 to
25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
$$
High Surf Advisory
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
123 AM EST Mon Dec 1 2025
NCZ196-204-205-011830-
/O.NEW.KMHX.SU.Y.0014.251202T1500Z-251203T0300Z/
East Carteret-Ocracoke Island-Hatteras Island-
123 AM EST Mon Dec 1 2025
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM EST TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 6 to 10 feet expected in the
surf zone.
* WHERE...The beaches from Cape Hatteras to Cape Lookout.
* WHEN...From 10 AM to 10 PM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
&&
$$
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
956 AM EST Mon Dec 1 2025
ANZ633-011800-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0131.000000T0000Z-251201T1800Z/
Currituck Sound-
956 AM EST Mon Dec 1 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
waves around 2 ft expected.
* WHERE...Currituck Sound.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
956 AM EST Mon Dec 1 2025
ANZ658-012100-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0131.000000T0000Z-251201T2100Z/
Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out
20 nm-
956 AM EST Mon Dec 1 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
4 to 6 ft expected.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach
Light NC out 20 nm.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
121 AM EST Mon Dec 1 2025
AMZ131-230-231-011700-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0094.000000T0000Z-251201T1700Z/
Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
121 AM EST Mon Dec 1 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
choppy waters.
* WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the
Alligator River.
* WHEN...Until noon EST today.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
121 AM EST Mon Dec 1 2025
AMZ135-011830-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0094.000000T0000Z-251201T2000Z/
Pamlico Sound-
121 AM EST Mon Dec 1 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
rough waters.
* WHERE...Pamlico Sound.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM EST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
121 AM EST Mon Dec 1 2025
AMZ150-011830-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0094.000000T0000Z-251201T2000Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
121 AM EST Mon Dec 1 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
4 to 6 ft.
* WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM EST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
121 AM EST Mon Dec 1 2025
AMZ152-154-011830-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0094.000000T0000Z-251201T2200Z/
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.A.0022.251202T1200Z-251203T0300Z/
S of Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC out 20 nm
including the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary-
121 AM EST Mon Dec 1 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. For the Gale Watch,
southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7
to 12 ft possible.
* WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Ocracoke Inlet.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM EST this
afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday morning through
Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
121 AM EST Mon Dec 1 2025
AMZ156-158-011830-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0094.000000T0000Z-251201T2200Z/
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.A.0022.251202T1000Z-251203T0000Z/
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
121 AM EST Mon Dec 1 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 20
to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft possible.
* WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM EST this
afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1209 AM EST Mon Dec 1 2025
AMZ250-252-254-256-011800-
/O.NEW.KILM.SC.Y.0056.251202T0900Z-251203T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out
20 nm-
1209 AM EST Mon Dec 1 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TUESDAY TO 1 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Variable winds up to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas up to 8 ft expected.
* WHERE...Southeast North Carolina and Northeast South Carolina
coastal waters.
* WHEN...From 4 AM Tuesday to 1 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Some gale force wind gusts around 35 kt or
greater are possible, especially in heavier showers and
thunderstorms.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Gale Watch
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
121 AM EST Mon Dec 1 2025
AMZ152-154-011830-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0094.000000T0000Z-251201T2200Z/
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.A.0022.251202T1200Z-251203T0300Z/
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-
121 AM EST Mon Dec 1 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. For the Gale Watch,
southwest winds 20 to 30 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, until 5 PM EST this
afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday morning 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
121 AM EST Mon Dec 1 2025
AMZ156-158-011830-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0094.000000T0000Z-251201T2200Z/
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.A.0022.251202T1000Z-251203T0000Z/
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
121 AM EST Mon Dec 1 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 20
to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft possible.
* WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM EST this
afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through
Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
&&
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
455 AM EST Mon Dec 1 2025
NCZ203-021000-
Northern Outer Banks-
455 AM EST Mon Dec 1 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.
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.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
455 AM EST Mon Dec 1 2025
NCZ204-205-021000-
Ocracoke Island-Hatteras Island-
455 AM EST Mon Dec 1 2025
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM EST TUESDAY...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
High Surf Advisory.
A coastal storm is expected Tuesday. The potential for strong winds,
combined with king tides, may pose a minor coastal flooding risk to
vulnerable areas of the Outer Banks during periods of high tide
Tuesday PM and Wednesday AM.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
125 AM EST Mon Dec 1 2025
AMZ250-252-254-256-020630-
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-
125 AM EST Mon Dec 1 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TUESDAY TO 1 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
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.
Strong storms with gale force gusts and waterspouts are possible
late tonight.
.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.
Small Craft Advisory.
Strong storms with gale force gusts and waterspouts are possible
through Tuesday afternoon.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
125 AM EST Mon Dec 1 2025
NCZ099-105>110-SCZ054>056-058-059-020630-
Columbus-Inland Pender-Coastal Pender-Inland New Hanover-
Coastal New Hanover-Inland Brunswick-Coastal Brunswick-Coastal Horry-
Inland Georgetown-Coastal Georgetown-Central Horry-Northern Horry-
125 AM EST Mon Dec 1 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast North Carolina and
northeast South Carolina.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Minor coastal flooding is possible during high tide late tonight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.
There is a very low risk for a severe thunderstorm with damaging
winds and/or tornado Tuesday morning through early Tuesday
afternoon.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
