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Special Weather Statement
Issued: 12:50 AM Feb. 20, 2026 – National Weather Service
...AREAS OF DENSE SEA FOG DEVELOPING THIS EVENING... Warm and moist air gliding over the cold waters are producing patchy to areas of dense sea fog. The fog will be the most prolific along the Crystal Coast through Coastal Onslow, as well as the northern Outer Banks.
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 12:33 AM Feb. 20, 2026 – National Weather Service
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST FRIDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM FRIDAY TO 1 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to 1/4 to 1/2 NM. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 10 AM EST Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM Friday to 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low visibility will make navigation difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. 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. &&
Dense Fog Advisory
Issued: 12:33 AM Feb. 20, 2026 – National Weather Service
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST FRIDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM FRIDAY TO 1 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to 1/4 to 1/2 NM. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 10 AM EST Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM Friday to 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low visibility will make navigation difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. 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. &&
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