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Special Weather Statement
Issued: 12:28 AM Feb. 20, 2026 – National Weather Service
...PATCHY DENSE SEA FOG MAY PERIODICALLY MOVE ONSHORE... Areas of sea fog and low stratus over the adjacent Atlantic waters, will periodically move partially onshore reducing visibility to 1 to 3 miles at times during this evening and overnight. Within this fog, motorists may encounter patchy dense sea fog which will further reduce visibility to less than 1/2 mile. Motorists encountering the fog should immediately SLOW down, make use of low beam headlights and allow extra distance between you and the vehicle ahead of you in case a sudden stop is needed. &&
Dense Fog Advisory
Issued: 11:14 PM Feb. 19, 2026 – National Weather Service
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 8 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to 1/2 to less than 1 NM, with some area waters observing near 0 NM at times. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Southeast North Carolina and Northeast South Carolina coastal waters. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 7 AM EST Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 8 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low visibility will make navigation quite difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. To aid your navigation through the fog, proceed with caution. Make sure all running lights are on, use your onboard radar and GPS, especially when boating across shallow bathymetry waters such as area inlets and local shoals. When inshore, use the aids of navigation beacons. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 11:14 PM Feb. 19, 2026 – National Weather Service
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 8 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to 1/2 to less than 1 NM, with some area waters observing near 0 NM at times. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Southeast North Carolina and Northeast South Carolina coastal waters. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 7 AM EST Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 8 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low visibility will make navigation quite difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. To aid your navigation through the fog, proceed with caution. Make sure all running lights are on, use your onboard radar and GPS, especially when boating across shallow bathymetry waters such as area inlets and local shoals. When inshore, use the aids of navigation beacons. &&
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