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Special Marine Warning
Issued: 8:01 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 359 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm producing waterspouts was located near Bogue Inlet, moving southwest at 10 knots. HAZARD...Waterspouts. SOURCE...Waterspout sighted via Bogue Inlet Pier webcam at 357 PM EDT. 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...OBSERVED; 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. &&
High Surf Advisory
Issued: 3:11 PM Sep. 29, 2025 – National Weather Service
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO 11 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM TUESDAY TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding, 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...West Carteret County. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 11 AM Tuesday to 11 AM EDT Wednesday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 11 PM Tuesday to 8 PM EDT Thursday. Impacts greatest during the afternoon high tide cycles. * IMPACTS...Minor inundation, 1 to 2 feet above ground level, is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways resulting in a low threat of property damage. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes adjacent to the waterfront will experience shallow flooding. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 7:00 PM Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. Beaufort Marine Lab NC MLLW Categories - Minor 5.0 ft, Moderate 5.5 ft, Major 6.5 ft MHHW Categories - Minor -0.8 ft, Moderate -0.3 ft, Major 0.7 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 29/01 PM 4.0 -1.8 0.6 1 None 30/02 AM 3.4 -2.4 0.6 1 None 30/03 PM 4.2 -1.6 0.7 1 None 01/03 AM 4.0 -1.8 1.2 1 None 01/03 PM 5.0 -0.8 1.5 1 Minor &&
Beach Hazard Statement
Issued: 3:11 PM Sep. 29, 2025 – National Weather Service
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO 11 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM TUESDAY TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding, 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...West Carteret County. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 11 AM Tuesday to 11 AM EDT Wednesday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 11 PM Tuesday to 8 PM EDT Thursday. Impacts greatest during the afternoon high tide cycles. * IMPACTS...Minor inundation, 1 to 2 feet above ground level, is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways resulting in a low threat of property damage. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes adjacent to the waterfront will experience shallow flooding. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 7:00 PM Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. Beaufort Marine Lab NC MLLW Categories - Minor 5.0 ft, Moderate 5.5 ft, Major 6.5 ft MHHW Categories - Minor -0.8 ft, Moderate -0.3 ft, Major 0.7 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 29/01 PM 4.0 -1.8 0.6 1 None 30/02 AM 3.4 -2.4 0.6 1 None 30/03 PM 4.2 -1.6 0.7 1 None 01/03 AM 4.0 -1.8 1.2 1 None 01/03 PM 5.0 -0.8 1.5 1 Minor &&
Coastal Flood Advisory
Issued: 3:11 PM Sep. 29, 2025 – National Weather Service
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO 11 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM TUESDAY TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding, 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...West Carteret County. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 11 AM Tuesday to 11 AM EDT Wednesday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 11 PM Tuesday to 8 PM EDT Thursday. Impacts greatest during the afternoon high tide cycles. * IMPACTS...Minor inundation, 1 to 2 feet above ground level, is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways resulting in a low threat of property damage. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes adjacent to the waterfront will experience shallow flooding. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 7:00 PM Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. Beaufort Marine Lab NC MLLW Categories - Minor 5.0 ft, Moderate 5.5 ft, Major 6.5 ft MHHW Categories - Minor -0.8 ft, Moderate -0.3 ft, Major 0.7 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 29/01 PM 4.0 -1.8 0.6 1 None 30/02 AM 3.4 -2.4 0.6 1 None 30/03 PM 4.2 -1.6 0.7 1 None 01/03 AM 4.0 -1.8 1.2 1 None 01/03 PM 5.0 -0.8 1.5 1 Minor &&
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