Gale Warning
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
356 AM EST Wed Nov 26 2025
AMZ154-156-262100-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0091.000000T0000Z-251126T1700Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0030.251126T1700Z-251127T0300Z/
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-
356 AM EST Wed Nov 26 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 10 PM EST
THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25
kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. For the Gale
Warning, southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt
and seas 4 to 7 ft expected.
* WHERE...The coastal waters from Cape Hatteras to Cape Lookout.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon EST today. For
the Gale Warning, from noon today to 10 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Moderate to strong southerly winds are
expected to continue into this evening ahead of an approaching
cold front. The strongest winds are expected during the
afternoon and evening hours, with frequent wind gusts of 35 to
40 kt expected during that time.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
329 AM EST Wed Nov 26 2025
West central North Atlantic continental shelf and slope waters
beyond 20 nm to 250 nm offshore, including south of Georges Bank
from 1000 fm to 250 nm offshore.
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
Locally higher winds and seas can be expected in and near tstms.
ANZ828-262000-
Cape Charles Light to Currituck Beach Light to 100 NM offshore-
329 AM EST Wed Nov 26 2025
...GALE WARNING...
.TODAY...SW winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt early,
then, diminishing to 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft. Scattered
showers and tstms. Areas of fog with vsby 1 nm or less.
.TONIGHT...W to SW winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming NW. Seas 6 to
11 ft. Chance of showers and tstms mainly early.
.THU...NW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.THU NIGHT...W to NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.FRI...NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 11 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.SAT...N winds diminishing to 5 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...E to NE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S to SE 5 to
15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.SUN...S to SW winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...S to SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming N to NW. Seas
3 to 5 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
329 AM EST Wed Nov 26 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.
ANZ830-262000-
Currituck Beach Light to Cape Hatteras to 100 NM offshore-
329 AM EST Wed Nov 26 2025
...GALE WARNING...
.TODAY...S to SW winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming SW 25 to 35 kt
early, then, diminishing to 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
Scattered showers and tstms.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming W to NW 20 to 25 kt.
Seas 6 to 11 ft. Scattered showers and tstms.
.THU...NW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.FRI...NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.SAT...N to NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...E to NE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S to SE 5 to
15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.SUN...S to SW winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...S winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
$$
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
356 AM EST Wed Nov 26 2025
AMZ135-262100-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0092.251126T1700Z-251127T0400Z/
Pamlico Sound-
356 AM EST Wed Nov 26 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO
11 PM EST THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
choppy waters expected.
* WHERE...Pamlico Sound.
* WHEN...From noon today to 11 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Moderate southerly winds are expected
this afternoon and evening in advance of an approaching cold
front. The strongest winds are expected across the eastern
half of the Pamlico Sound.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Martin
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
356 AM EST Wed Nov 26 2025
AMZ152-158-262100-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0091.000000T0000Z-251127T0900Z/
S of Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
356 AM EST Wed Nov 26 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with occasional gusts up to
35 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft.
* WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras
and the coastal waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Moderate southerly winds will develop
this morning in advance of an approaching cold front, and
continue into this evening. A period of 30 to 35 kt wind gusts
will be possible this afternoon, especially over the warmest
waters adjacent to the Gulf Stream.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
356 AM EST Wed Nov 26 2025
AMZ154-156-262100-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0091.000000T0000Z-251126T1700Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0030.251126T1700Z-251127T0300Z/
S of Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC out 20 nm
including the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary-
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
356 AM EST Wed Nov 26 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 10 PM EST
THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25
kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. For the Gale
Warning, southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt
and seas 4 to 7 ft expected.
* WHERE...The coastal waters from Cape Hatteras to Cape Lookout.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon EST today. For
the Gale Warning, from noon today to 10 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Moderate to strong southerly winds are
expected to continue into this evening ahead of an approaching
cold front. The strongest winds are expected during the
afternoon and evening hours, with frequent wind gusts of 35 to
40 kt expected during that time.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
201 AM EST Wed Nov 26 2025
ANZ633-262030-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.SC.Y.0129.251127T0400Z-251127T1100Z/
Currituck Sound-
201 AM EST Wed Nov 26 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
EST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
waves 1 to 2 ft expected.
* WHERE...Currituck Sound.
* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
101 AM EST Wed Nov 26 2025
AMZ250-252-262000-
/O.CON.KILM.SC.Y.0055.251126T1200Z-251127T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out
20 nm-
101 AM EST Wed Nov 26 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING
TO 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts around 25 kt
expected.
* WHERE...Southeast North Carolina coastal waters.
* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
211 AM EST Wed Nov 26 2025
NCZ092-193>196-198-199-261000-
Jones-Northern Craven-Southern Craven-West Carteret-East Carteret-
Inland Onslow-Coastal Onslow-
Including the cities of Maysville, Pollocksville, Trenton,
Vanceboro, Ernul, Dover, Cove City, New Bern, River Bend,
Fairfield Harbor, Havelock, Morehead City, Newport,
Atlantic Beach, Emerald Isle, Stella, Beaufort, Harkers Island,
Sea Level, Cedar Island, Jacksonville, Richlands, Half Moon,
Swansboro, Sneads Ferry, and North Topsail Beach
211 AM EST Wed Nov 26 2025
...PATCHY DENSE FOG EXPECTED EARLY THIS MORNING...
Areas of fog, dense at times, is expected to persist through
early this morning in Onslow, Carteret, Jones and Craven
counties. Visibilities could reach one quarter mile or less at
times. Fog is expected to dissipate early Wednesday morning. If
you need to travel, turn on your low beam headlights when
approaching fog, drive slowly, and keep your distance from other
vehicles.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
225 AM EST Wed Nov 26 2025
NCZ092-193>196-198-199-270730-
Jones-Northern Craven-Southern Craven-West Carteret-East Carteret-
Inland Onslow-Coastal Onslow-
225 AM EST Wed Nov 26 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Areas of fog, dense at times, is expected to persist through
early this morning in Onslow, Carteret, Jones and Craven
counties. Visibilities could reach one quarter mile or less at
times. Fog is expected to dissipate early Wednesday morning. If
you need to travel, turn on your low beam headlights when
approaching fog, drive slowly, and keep your distance from other
vehicles.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
104 AM EST Wed Nov 26 2025
AMZ250-252-270615-
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-
104 AM EST Wed Nov 26 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EST
THIS EVENING...
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...Thursday through Tuesday.
Small Craft Advisory possible Thursday night into Friday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
