WHUS72 KMHX 160834 MWWMHX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 434 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 AMZ184-186-188-162045- /O.CON.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- 434 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS 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 14 to 19 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. && $$ AMZ156-158-162045- /O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0028.261017T1500Z-261019T1500Z/ S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm- S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm- 434 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 11 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City. * WHEN...From 11 AM Saturday to 11 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is low confidence in the end time of gale force conditions, as they could extend well beyond Monday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ152-154-162045- /O.CON.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- 434 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS 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. && $$ AMZ150-162045- /O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0028.261017T1500Z-261019T1500Z/ S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm- 434 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 11 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet. * WHEN...From 11 AM Saturday to 11 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is low confidence in the end time of gale forceconditions, as they could extend well beyond Monday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ135-162045- /O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0028.261017T1500Z-261019T1500Z/ Pamlico Sound- 434 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS 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. && $$ AMZ131-230-231-162045- /O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0028.261017T1500Z-261019T1500Z/ Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds- 434 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 11 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and extremely rough waters expected. * WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the Alligator River. * WHEN...From 11 AM Saturday to 11 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is low confidence in the end time of gale force conditions, as they could extend well beyond Monday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ AMZ180-182-162045- /O.CON.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- 434 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS 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. && $$ AMZ137-162045- /O.NEW.KMHX.MF.Y.0020.261016T0834Z-261016T1300Z/ /O.CON.KMHX.GL.A.0016.261017T1500Z-261019T1500Z/ Neuse and Bay Rivers- 434 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to less than 1 NM. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very rough waters possible. * WHERE...Neuse and Bay Rivers. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 9 AM EDT this morning. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seaswhich could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Low visibility will make navigation difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is low confidence in the end time of gale force conditions, as they could extend well beyond Monday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass. && $$ AMZ136-162045- /O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0088.261017T1500Z-261019T1500Z/ Pamlico and Pungo Rivers- 434 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS 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. && $$