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Special Marine Warning
Issued: 8:19 PM Sep. 29, 2025 – National Weather Service
...A SPECIAL MARINE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM EDT... For the following areas... S of Cape Lookout NC to Surf City NC out to 20 nm... At 419 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was located near New River Inlet, moving southwest at 15 knots. HAZARD...Waterspouts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. This storm has previously produced a waterspout. IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. The severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly open waters. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Thunderstorms can produce sudden waterspouts. Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Seek safe harbor immediately. && WATERSPOUT...POSSIBLE; HAIL...0.00IN; WIND...<34KTS
Gale Warning
Issued: 5:06 PM Sep. 29, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT TUESDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft. For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM EDT Tuesday. For the Gale Warning, from 11 AM Tuesday to 8 PM EDT Wednesday. * 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. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 5:06 PM Sep. 29, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT TUESDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft. For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 AM EDT Tuesday. For the Gale Warning, from 11 AM Tuesday to 8 PM EDT Wednesday. * 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. &&
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