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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC

106 PM EST Fri Dec 12 2025



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S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-

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-

106 PM EST Fri Dec 12 2025



...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY

MORNING...



* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 

  seas 7 to 10 ft possible.



* WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Ocracoke Inlet.



* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday morning.



* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 

  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.



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.



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S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-

S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-

106 PM EST Fri Dec 12 2025



...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY

MORNING...



* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 

  4 to 7 ft possible.



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



* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday morning.



* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 

  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.



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.



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Pamlico Sound-

106 PM EST Fri Dec 12 2025



...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY

MORNING...



* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 

  very rough waters possible.



* WHERE...Pamlico Sound.



* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday morning.



* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 

  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.



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.



&&



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Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-

106 PM EST Fri Dec 12 2025



...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SUNDAY

NIGHT...



* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 

  very rough waters possible.



* WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the 

  Alligator River.



* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through late Sunday night.



* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 

  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.



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.



&&



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