WHUS72 KMHX 160648 MWWMHX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 248 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 AMZ184-186-188-161900- /O.UPG.KMHX.GL.A.0015.261017T1200Z-261019T1000Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0028.261017T1500Z-261019T1500Z/ Waters from Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City NC from 20 to 60 NM- 248 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 11 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 15 to 20 ft expected. * WHERE...The offshore waters from Cape Hatteras to Surf City. * WHEN...From 11 AM Saturday to 11 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is low confidence in the end time of gale force conditions, as they could extend well beyond Monday. 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. && $$ AMZ156-158-161900- /O.UPG.KMHX.GL.A.0015.261017T1200Z-261019T1000Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0028.261017T1500Z-261019T1500Z/ S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm- S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm- 248 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 11 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City. * WHEN...From 11 AM Saturday to 11 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is low confidence in the end time of gale force conditions, as they could extend well beyond Monday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ152-154-161900- /O.UPG.KMHX.GL.A.0015.261017T1200Z-261019T1000Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0028.261017T1500Z-261019T1500Z/ 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- 248 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 11 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Ocracoke Inlet. * WHEN...From 11 AM Saturday to 11 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is low confidence in the end time of gale force conditions, as they could extend well beyond Monday. 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. && $$ AMZ150-161900- /O.UPG.KMHX.GL.A.0015.261017T1200Z-261019T1000Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0028.261017T1500Z-261019T1500Z/ S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm- 248 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 11 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet. * WHEN...From 11 AM Saturday to 11 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seaswhich could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is low confidence in the end time of gale force conditions, as they could extend well beyond Monday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ135-161900- /O.UPG.KMHX.GL.A.0015.261017T1200Z-261019T1000Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0028.261017T1500Z-261019T1500Z/ Pamlico Sound- 248 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 11 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and extremely rough waters expected. * WHERE...Pamlico Sound. * WHEN...From 11 AM Saturday to 11 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is low confidence in the end time of gale force conditions, as they could extend well beyond Monday. 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. && $$ AMZ131-230-231-161900- /O.UPG.KMHX.GL.A.0015.261017T1200Z-261019T1000Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0028.261017T1500Z-261019T1500Z/ Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds- 248 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 11 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and extremely rough waters expected. * WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the Alligator River. * WHEN...From 11 AM Saturday to 11 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is low confidence in the end time of gale force conditions, as they could extend well beyond Monday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ180-182-161900- /O.UPG.KMHX.GL.A.0015.261017T1200Z-261019T1000Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0028.261017T1500Z-261019T1500Z/ Waters from Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC from 20 to 60 NM- 248 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 11 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 14 to 19 ft expected. * WHERE...The offshore waters from Duck to Cape Hatteras. * WHEN...From 11 AM Saturday to 11 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is low confidence in the end time of gale force conditions, as they could extend well beyond Monday. 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. && $$ AMZ136-161900- /O.NEW.KMHX.SC.Y.0088.261017T1500Z-261019T1500Z/ Pamlico and Pungo Rivers- 248 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 11 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters expected. * WHERE...Pamlico and Pungo Rivers. * WHEN...From 11 AM Saturday to 11 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ137-161900- /O.NEW.KMHX.GL.A.0016.261017T1500Z-261019T1500Z/ Neuse and Bay Rivers- 248 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very rough waters possible. * WHERE...Neuse and Bay Rivers. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is low confidence in the end time of gale force conditions, as they could extend well beyond Monday. 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. && $$