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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
115 PM EDT Wed Oct 15 2025

AMZ156-158-160515-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0076.000000T0000Z-251017T2100Z/
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
115 PM EDT Wed Oct 15 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
  4 to 7 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


Hazardous Weather Outlook


Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
502 PM EDT Wed Oct 15 2025

NCZ106-108-110-162115-
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-
502 PM EDT Wed Oct 15 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Minor coastal flooding is possible during afternoon high tides into
at least the upcoming weekend.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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