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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
215 PM EDT Mon Sep 15 2025

AMZ158-160615-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-250916T0700Z/
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
215 PM EDT Mon Sep 15 2025

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas
  6 to 9 ft.

* WHERE...The coastal waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

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.

&&

$$


Flood Watch


Flood Watch
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
205 PM EDT Mon Sep 15 2025

NCZ029-044>047-079>081-203>205-160915-
/O.NEW.KMHX.FA.A.0007.250915T1805Z-250916T2100Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Martin-Pitt-Washington-Tyrrell-Mainland Dare-Greene-Beaufort-
Mainland Hyde-Northern Outer Banks-Ocracoke Island-Hatteras
Island-
Including the cities of Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, East Lake,
Bethel, Rodanthe, Duck, Avon, Aurora, Ponzer, Grifton,
Washington, Farmville, Ocracoke, Belhaven, Robersonville,
Grimesland, Jamesville, Walstonburg, Frisco, Oak City,
Chocowinity, Hookerton, Fairfield, Manteo, Nags Head, Columbia,
Swanquarter, Scranton, Southern Shores, Creswell, Greenville,
Hatteras Village, Manns Harbor, Roper, Snow Hill, Williamston,
Stumpy Point, Plymouth, Engelhard, Bath, Buxton, and Gum Neck
205 PM EDT Mon Sep 15 2025

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina, including the
  following areas, Beaufort, Greene, Hatteras Island, Mainland Dare,
  Mainland Hyde, Martin, Northern Outer Banks, Ocracoke Island,
  Pitt, Tyrrell and Washington.

* WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
  Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

&&

$$

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
205 PM EDT Mon Sep 15 2025

NCZ094-193>196-160915-
/O.NEW.KMHX.FA.A.0007.250915T2100Z-250916T1500Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Pamlico-Northern Craven-Southern Craven-West Carteret-East
Carteret-
Including the cities of Fairfield Harbor, Morehead City, Bayboro,
Dover, Atlantic Beach, Emerald Isle, Oriental, Arapahoe, Newport,
Cedar Island, Sea Level, Havelock, New Bern, Stella, Ernul, River
Bend, Cove City, Vandemere, Harkers Island, Beaufort, and
Vanceboro
205 PM EDT Mon Sep 15 2025

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina, including the
  following areas, East Carteret, Northern Craven, Pamlico, Southern
  Craven and West Carteret.

* WHEN...Through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
  Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

&&

$$

SGK

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
138 PM EDT Mon Sep 15 2025

NCZ009>011-026>028-043-160900-
/O.NEW.KRAH.FA.A.0008.250916T0300Z-250917T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Vance-Warren-Halifax-Franklin-Nash-Edgecombe-Wilson-
Including the cities of Norlina, Tarboro, Rocky Mount,
Franklinton, Scotland Neck, Kittrell, Spring Hope, Roanoke
Rapids, Nashville, Princeville, Enfield, Louisburg, Wilson,
Warrenton, and Henderson
138 PM EDT Mon Sep 15 2025

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...A portion of central North Carolina, including the
  following counties, Edgecombe, Franklin, Halifax, Nash, Vance,
  Warren and Wilson.

* WHEN...From 11 PM EDT this evening through late Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - An offshore low will track into east and northeastern
    sections of North Carolina tonight through late Tuesday
    night. Anomalous moisture and lift will overspread the
    region, focused over the northeast Piedmont to the northern
    Coastal Plain from late tonight through Tuesday evening.
    While the region has been dry over the last several weeks
    with higher flash flood guidance, training storms with high
    rainfall rates could support flash flooding in the watch
    area. Expected rainfall totals could range from 2 to 5
    inches. Isolated higher amounts of 5 to 8 inches are also
    possible. This amount of rainfall could lead to flash
    flooding.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

&&

$$

Kren

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
137 PM EDT Mon Sep 15 2025

NCZ012>017-030>032-102-VAZ079>082-087>090-092-093-095>098-523>525-
160200-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.FA.A.0016.250915T2000Z-250917T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Northampton-Hertford-Gates-Pasquotank-Camden-Western Currituck-
Bertie-Chowan-Perquimans-Eastern Currituck-Brunswick-Dinwiddie-
Prince George (including Hopewell and Petersburg)-Charles City-
Greensville-Sussex-Surry-James City-Southampton-Isle of Wight-
Norfolk/Portsmouth-Suffolk-Chesapeake-Virginia Beach-York-Newport
News-Hampton/Poquoson-
137 PM EDT Mon Sep 15 2025

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast North Carolina, including the
  following areas, Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Eastern Currituck, Gates,
  Hertford, Northampton, Pasquotank, Perquimans and Western
  Currituck and Virginia, including the following areas, Brunswick,
  Charles City, Chesapeake, Dinwiddie, Greensville,
  Hampton/Poquoson, Isle of Wight, James City, Newport News,
  Norfolk/Portsmouth, Prince George (including Hopewell and
  Petersburg), Southampton, Suffolk, Surry, Sussex, Virginia Beach
  and York.

* WHEN...Through late Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
  Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Heavy rainfall associated with a deepening coastal low will
    spread inland late this afternoon through Tuesday.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

&&

$$

Rogers


Hazardous Weather Outlook


Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
802 PM EDT Mon Sep 15 2025

NCZ029-044>047-079>081-170015-
Martin-Pitt-Washington-Tyrrell-Mainland Dare-Greene-Beaufort-
Mainland Hyde-
802 PM EDT Mon Sep 15 2025

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

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

   Flood Watch.

A coastal low will impact Eastern North Carolina through Tuesday
with multiple coastal hazards, heavy rain and possible flooding,
strong winds, and the potential for thunderstorms with brief, weak
tornadoes.

.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.

   Flood Watch.

A coastal low will impact Eastern North Carolina through Tuesday
with multiple coastal hazards, heavy rain and possible flooding,
strong winds, and the potential for thunderstorms with brief, weak
tornadoes.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
802 PM EDT Mon Sep 15 2025

NCZ090>092-198-170015-
Duplin-Lenoir-Jones-Inland Onslow-
802 PM EDT Mon Sep 15 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

A coastal low will impact Eastern North Carolina through Tuesday
with multiple coastal hazards, heavy rain and possible flooding,
strong winds, and the potential for thunderstorms with brief, weak
tornadoes.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

A coastal low will impact Eastern North Carolina through Tuesday
with multiple coastal hazards, heavy rain and possible flooding,
strong winds, and the potential for thunderstorms with brief, weak
tornadoes.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
802 PM EDT Mon Sep 15 2025

NCZ193-170015-
Northern Craven-
802 PM EDT Mon Sep 15 2025

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

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

   Flood Watch.

A coastal low will impact Eastern North Carolina through Tuesday
with multiple coastal hazards, heavy rain and possible flooding,
strong winds, and the potential for thunderstorms with brief, weak
tornadoes.

.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.

   Flood Watch.

A coastal low will impact Eastern North Carolina through Tuesday
with multiple coastal hazards, heavy rain and possible flooding,
strong winds, and the potential for thunderstorms with brief, weak
tornadoes.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
802 PM EDT Mon Sep 15 2025

NCZ199-170015-
Coastal Onslow-
802 PM EDT Mon Sep 15 2025

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

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.

A coastal low will impact Eastern North Carolina through Tuesday
with multiple coastal hazards, heavy rain and possible flooding,
strong winds, and the potential for thunderstorms with brief, weak
tornadoes.

.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.

   Moderate Rip Current Risk.

A coastal low will impact Eastern North Carolina through Tuesday
with multiple coastal hazards, heavy rain and possible flooding,
strong winds, and the potential for thunderstorms with brief, weak
tornadoes.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
356 PM EDT Mon Sep 15 2025

NCZ012-VAZ081-082-087-088-092-162000-
Northampton-Prince George (including Hopewell and Petersburg)-
Charles City-Greensville-Sussex-Southampton-
356 PM EDT Mon Sep 15 2025

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast North Carolina,
east central Virginia, south central Virginia and southeast
Virginia.

.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.

   Flood Watch.

.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.

   Flood Watch.

A coastal low impacts the region through Wednesday, bringing
widespread rain, gusty winds, and cooler temperatures to the area.
Locally heavy rain and flash flooding is possible on Tuesday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
356 PM EDT Mon Sep 15 2025

NCZ013>017-030>032-162000-
Hertford-Gates-Pasquotank-Camden-Western Currituck-Bertie-Chowan-
Perquimans-
356 PM EDT Mon Sep 15 2025

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast 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.

   Flood Watch.

.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.

   Flood Watch.

A coastal low impacts the region through Wednesday, bringing
widespread rain, gusty winds, and cooler temperatures to the area.
Locally heavy rain and flash flooding is possible on Tuesday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
356 PM EDT Mon Sep 15 2025

MDZ021>024-VAZ065>068-512>517-519-162000-
Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-Mecklenburg-Lunenburg-
Nottoway-Amelia-Eastern Hanover-Western Chesterfield-
Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights)-
Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond)-Eastern Henrico-
Western King William-Western King and Queen-
356 PM EDT Mon Sep 15 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland, central
Virginia, east central Virginia and south central Virginia.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

A coastal low impacts the region through Wednesday,
bringing widespread rain, gusty winds, and cooler temperatures to
the area. Locally heavy rain and flash flooding is possible on
Tuesday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
356 PM EDT Mon Sep 15 2025

VAZ079-080-162000-
Brunswick-Dinwiddie-
356 PM EDT Mon Sep 15 2025

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for south central Virginia.

.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.

   Flood Watch.

.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.

   Flood Watch.

A coastal low impacts the region through Wednesday, bringing
widespread rain, gusty winds, and cooler temperatures to the area.
Locally heavy rain and flash flooding is possible on Tuesday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
153 PM EDT Mon Sep 15 2025

NCZ007-008-024-025-041-042-078-161800-
Person-Granville-Orange-Durham-Wake-Johnston-Wayne-
153 PM EDT Mon Sep 15 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Rain may become heavy tonight, with isolated instances of flash
flooding possible by Tuesday morning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Rain may be heavy at times through Tuesday, as coastal low pressure
approaches and moves through far eastern NC. A swath of 2 to 4
inches of rain, locally higher, could occur over portions of the
eastern Piedmont and central Coastal Plain. Isolated instances of
flash flooding may result, mainly in urban and poor drainage areas.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
153 PM EDT Mon Sep 15 2025

NCZ009>011-026>028-043-161800-
Vance-Warren-Halifax-Franklin-Nash-Edgecombe-Wilson-
153 PM EDT Mon Sep 15 2025

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT...

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.

   Flood Watch.

Rain will become heavy tonight, with isolated instances of flash
flooding possible by Tuesday morning. Rainfall totals of 2 to 4
inches are possible.

.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.

   Flood Watch.

An offshore low will track into east and northeastern sections of
North Carolina through late Tuesday night. Anomalous moisture and
lift will overspread the region, focused over the northeast Piedmont
to the northern Coastal Plain. Expected rainfall totals could range
from 3 to 6 inches. Isolated higher amounts of 5 to 8 inches are also
possible. This amount of rainfall could lead to flash flooding.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

$$

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