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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC

509 AM EDT Tue Aug 19 2025



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Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-

509 AM EDT Tue Aug 19 2025



...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM WEDNESDAY TO 8 AM

EDT FRIDAY...



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

  very rough waters expected.



* WHERE...Albemarle Sound and Alligator River.



* WHEN...From 6 PM Wednesday to 8 AM EDT Friday.



* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller

vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.



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Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-Neuse and Bay Rivers-

509 AM EDT Tue Aug 19 2025



...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO 8 PM

EDT THURSDAY...



* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 

  rough waters expected.



* WHERE...Pamlico, Pungo, Neuse, and Bay Rivers.



* WHEN...From noon Wednesday to 8 PM EDT Thursday.



* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller

vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.



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Pamlico Sound-

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-

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

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

Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-

509 AM EDT Tue Aug 19 2025



...TROPICAL STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT...



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

  very rough waters.



* WHERE...Pamlico Sound and Croatan and Roanoke Sounds.



* WHEN...Tropical Storm force winds possible from Wednesday 

  evening until Thursday afternoon.



* IMPACTS...Tropical storm force winds and hazardous seas 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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