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WHUS72 KMHX 221833
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
233 PM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

AMZ131-230-231-230800-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0026.260923T1100Z-260925T1200Z/
Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
233 PM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM WEDNESDAY TO 8 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
very rough waters expected.

* WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the
Alligator River.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Wednesday to 8 AM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong coastal low will develop offshore
east of North Carolina by Wednesday, then move north towards the
coast of New England by the end of the week. This low is
expected to produce an extended period of hazardous marine
conditions for much of the ENC waters.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-152-180-182-230800-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0026.260923T1100Z-260925T2200Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
S of Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC out 20 nm-
Waters from Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC from 20 to
60 NM-
Waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC from 20 to 60 NM-
233 PM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM WEDNESDAY TO 6 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
seas 15 to 20 ft expected.

* WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Cape Hatteras, and the
offshore waters from Duck to Cape Hatteras.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Wednesday to 6 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong coastal low will develop offshore
east of North Carolina by Wednesday, then move north towards the
coast of New England by the end of the week. This low is
expected to produce an extended period of hazardous marine
conditions for much of the ENC waters.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ154-184-230800-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0026.260923T1800Z-260925T2200Z/
S of Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC out 20 nm
including the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary-
Waters from Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC from 20 to 60 NM-
233 PM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM WEDNESDAY TO 6 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
seas 12 to 17 ft expected.

* WHERE...The coastal and offshore waters from Cape Hatteras to
Ocracoke Inlet.

* WHEN...From 2 PM Wednesday to 6 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong coastal low will develop offshore
east of North Carolina by Wednesday, then move north towards the
coast of New England by the end of the week. This low is
expected to produce an extended period of hazardous marine
conditions for much of the ENC waters.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ156-158-188-230800-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0026.260923T1800Z-260925T0400Z/
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
Waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City NC from 20 to 60 NM-
233 PM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT
EDT THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
seas 6 to 15 ft expected.

* WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City,
and the offshore waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City.

* WHEN...From 2 PM Wednesday to midnight EDT Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong coastal low will develop offshore
east of North Carolina by Wednesday, then move north towards the
coast of New England by the end of the week. This low is
expected to produce an extended period of hazardous marine
conditions for much of the ENC waters.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ186-230800-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0026.260923T1800Z-260925T2200Z/
Waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC from 20 to 60 NM-
233 PM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM WEDNESDAY TO 6 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
seas 15 to 20 ft expected.

* WHERE...The offshore waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape
Lookout.

* WHEN...From 2 PM Wednesday to 6 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong coastal low will develop offshore
east of North Carolina by Wednesday, then move north towards the
coast of New England by the end of the week. This low is
expected to produce an extended period of hazardous marine
conditions for much of the ENC waters.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ135-230800-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0026.260923T1100Z-260925T1800Z/
Pamlico Sound-
233 PM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM WEDNESDAY TO 2 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
very rough waters expected.

* WHERE...Pamlico Sound.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Wednesday to 2 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong coastal low will develop offshore
east of North Carolina by Wednesday, then move north towards the
coast of New England by the end of the week. This low is
expected to produce an extended period of hazardous marine
conditions for much of the ENC waters.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ136-137-230800-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0084.260923T0800Z-260925T1800Z/
Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-Neuse and Bay Rivers-
233 PM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM WEDNESDAY TO 2 PM
EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with occasional gusts up to 35
kt and rough waters expected.

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

* WHEN...From 4 AM Wednesday to 2 PM EDT Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong coastal low will develop offshore
east of North Carolina by Wednesday, then move north towards the
coast of New England by the end of the week. This low is
expected to produce an extended period of hazardous marine
conditions for much of the ENC waters.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

Martin

580
FZUS52 KMHX 221053
CWFMHX

Coastal Waters Forecast for North Carolina
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
653 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

From S of Currituck Beach Light to N of Surf City NC out 60 NM,
including the Albemarle and Pamlico Sounds and the Monitor
National Marine Sanctuary

AMZ100-230000-
653 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

.Synopsis for Eastern North Carolina coastal waters...
The window for good boating conditions is rapidly coming to an
end, as nerly winds will be strengthening later today and tonight
with building seas, eventually leading into gale force winds on
Wednesday through as late as Friday evening as a sprawling large
low pressure system meanders off the Mid Atlantic coast mid
through late week. Very dangerous seas of 10-18 feet are expected
in conjunction with the gales.

$$

AMZ230-230000-
Albemarle Sound-
653 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

.TODAY...E winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming NE 15 to 20 kt late. Waves
around 2 ft. A chance of showers with a slight chance of tstms
this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt after
midnight. Gusts up to 30 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft. A slight chance of
tstms in the evening. Showers likely.
.WED...NE winds 20 to 25 kt, increasing to 25 to 30 kt in the
afternoon. Gusts up to 35 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft. Rain.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Waves
2 to 3 ft. Rain likely.
.THU...NE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Waves 2 to
4 ft. A chance of rain.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt
after midnight. Gusts up to 35 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft. A chance of
rain in the evening.
.FRI...N winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt in the
afternoon. Waves around 2 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves around 2 ft.
.SAT...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves around 2 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming NW 15 to 20 kt after
midnight. Waves around 2 ft.

Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ131-230000-
Alligator River-
653 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

.TODAY...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop. A slight
chance of showers late this morning. A chance of showers with a
slight chance of tstms this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt after
midnight. Waves choppy. A chance of showers with a slight chance
of tstms in the evening, then showers likely after midnight.
.WED...NE winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Waves rough.
A chance of rain in the morning, then rain in the afternoon.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Waves
rough. Rain.
.THU...NE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Waves very
rough. Rain likely, mainly in the morning.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt
after midnight. Gusts up to 35 kt. Waves very rough, diminishing
to rough after midnight. A chance of rain in the evening.
.FRI...N winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt in the
afternoon. Waves rough, diminishing to choppy in the afternoon.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.
.SAT...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.
.SAT NIGHT...NW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.

Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ231-230000-
Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
653 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

.TODAY...NE winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt late.
Waves a moderate chop, increasing to choppy late. A slight chance
of showers late this morning. A chance of showers with a slight
chance of tstms this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt after
midnight. Gusts up to 30 kt. Waves choppy, increasing to rough
after midnight. A slight chance of tstms in the evening. Showers
likely.
.WED...NE winds 20 to 25 kt, increasing to 25 to 30 kt in the
afternoon. Gusts up to 35 kt. Waves rough, increasing to very
rough in the afternoon. Rain.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Waves
very rough. Rain.
.THU...NE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Waves very
rough. Rain likely, mainly in the morning.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Waves
very rough. A chance of rain.
.FRI...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Waves rough.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt
after midnight. Waves rough, diminishing to choppy after
midnight.
.SAT...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves choppy.
.SAT NIGHT...NW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.

Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ135-230000-
Pamlico Sound-
653 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

.TODAY...NE winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt late.
Waves 2 to 3 ft. A chance of showers with a slight chance of
tstms.
.TONIGHT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt after
midnight. Gusts up to 30 kt. Waves 2 to 4 ft. A slight chance of
tstms. Showers likely in the evening, then rain likely after
midnight.
.WED...NE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Waves 3 to
4 ft. A slight chance of tstms. Rain likely.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Waves
3 to 4 ft. Rain in the evening, then rain likely with a slight
chance of tstms after midnight.
.THU...NE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Waves 3 to
4 ft. A slight chance of tstms in the morning. Rain likely.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Waves
3 to 4 ft. A chance of rain in the evening.
.FRI...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft.
.SAT...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft.

Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ136-230000-
Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-
653 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...

.TODAY...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. A chance of
showers this morning, then showers likely with a chance of tstms
this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop. Showers
likely with a slight chance of tstms in the evening, then a
chance of rain after midnight.
.WED...NE winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Waves choppy.
A chance of rain in the morning, then rain likely in the
afternoon.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Waves
choppy. Rain likely, mainly in the evening.
.THU...NE winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Waves choppy.
A chance of rain.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Waves
choppy. A chance of rain in the evening.
.FRI...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.
.SAT...N winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.
.SAT NIGHT...NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.

Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ137-230000-
Neuse and Bay Rivers-
653 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...

.TODAY...NE winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt late this
morning and afternoon. Waves light chop, increasing to a moderate
chop late this morning and afternoon. A slight chance of tstms. A
chance of showers this morning, then showers likely this
afternoon.
.TONIGHT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Waves
choppy. Showers likely with a slight chance of tstms in the
evening, then showers likely after midnight.
.WED...NE winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Waves rough.
A chance of rain in the morning, then rain likely in the
afternoon.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Waves
rough. Rain likely.
.THU...NE winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Waves rough.
A chance of rain.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Waves
rough. A chance of rain in the evening.
.FRI...N winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt in the
afternoon. Waves choppy, diminishing to a moderate chop in the
afternoon.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.
.SAT...N winds 10 to 15 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt in the
afternoon. Waves a moderate chop, diminishing to light chop in
the afternoon.
.SAT NIGHT...NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.

Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ150-230000-
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
653 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

.TODAY...NE winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt late.
Gusts up to 25 kt late. Seas 3 to 4 ft, building to 4 to 6 ft
this afternoon. Wave Detail: NE 4 ft at 7 seconds and S 1 ft at
4 seconds, becoming NE 5 ft at 7 seconds. A slight chance of
showers this morning, then a chance of showers with a slight
chance of tstms this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...NE winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to
7 ft, building to 7 to 10 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: NE 7 ft
at 7 seconds, becoming NE 9 ft at 8 seconds. A slight chance of
tstms in the evening. Showers likely.
.WED...NE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 9 to
13 ft, except 8 to 11 ft near shore. Wave Detail: NE 12 ft at
10 seconds. A chance of rain in the morning, then rain in the
afternoon.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas
11 to 15 ft, except 10 to 12 ft near shore. Wave Detail: NE 14 ft
at 12 seconds. Rain likely.
.THU...NE winds around 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 12 to
15 ft, except 10 to 13 ft near shore. Wave Detail: NE 15 ft at
12 seconds and N 1 ft at 3 seconds. Rain likely, mainly in the
morning.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas
12 to 15 ft, except 10 to 13 ft near shore. Wave Detail: NE 15 ft
at 13 seconds and N 1 ft at 4 seconds. A chance of rain.
.FRI...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft. A chance of rain in
the morning.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt
after midnight. Seas 8 to 11 ft.
.SAT...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ180-230000-
Waters from Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC from 20 to
60 NM-
653 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

.TODAY...NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt late. Seas 4 to
5 ft, building to 5 to 7 ft this afternoon. A slight chance of
tstms. A slight chance of showers early this morning, then a
chance of showers late this morning and afternoon.
.TONIGHT...NE winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 6 to
8 ft, building to 8 to 11 ft after midnight. A slight chance of
tstms. Showers likely in the evening, then rain likely after
midnight.
.WED...NE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 10 to
14 ft, building to 12 to 16 ft in the afternoon. Rain likely with
a slight chance of tstms in the morning, then rain in the
afternoon.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas
13 to 18 ft. Rain in the evening, then rain likely with a slight
chance of tstms after midnight.
.THU...NE winds around 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 15 to
19 ft. Rain likely with a slight chance of tstms.
.THU NIGHT...N winds around 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas
14 to 19 ft. Rain likely, mainly in the evening.
.FRI...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 13 to 18 ft, subsiding to 12 to
16 ft in the afternoon. A chance of rain.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 11 to 15 ft. A chance of
rain in the evening.
.SAT...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...NW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ152-230000-
S of Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC out 20 nm-
653 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

.TODAY...NE winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt with
gusts up to 25 kt late. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NE 5 ft at
8 seconds and S 1 ft at 4 seconds. A slight chance of tstms. A
chance of showers until late afternoon, then showers likely late.
.TONIGHT...NE winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to
7 ft, building to 6 to 9 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: NE 7 ft
at 7 seconds and SW 1 ft at 4 seconds, becoming NE 9 ft at
8 seconds and SW 1 ft at 4 seconds. A slight chance of tstms.
Showers likely in the evening, then rain likely after midnight.
.WED...NE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 8 to
11 ft, building to 9 to 13 ft in the afternoon. Wave Detail: NE
10 ft at 9 seconds and SW 1 ft at 5 seconds, becoming NE 12 ft at
10 seconds and S 1 ft at 5 seconds. A chance of rain with a
slight chance of tstms in the morning, then rain with a slight
chance of tstms in the afternoon with vsby 1 to 3 NM.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas
11 to 15 ft. Wave Detail: NE 14 ft at 12 seconds and S 1 ft at
5 seconds. A slight chance of tstms. Rain. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
.THU...NE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 12 to
16 ft. Wave Detail: NE 16 ft at 13 seconds and N 2 ft at
4 seconds. Rain likely with a slight chance of tstms.
.THU NIGHT...N winds around 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas
12 to 16 ft. Wave Detail: NE 16 ft at 13 seconds and N 2 ft at
5 seconds. Rain likely, mainly in the evening.
.FRI...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft. A chance of rain.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt
after midnight. Seas 9 to 12 ft.
.SAT...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ182-230000-
Waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC from 20 to 60 NM-
653 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

.TODAY...NE winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt late.
Seas 4 to 6 ft. A slight chance of tstms. A chance of showers
until late afternoon, then showers likely late.
.TONIGHT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt after
midnight. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft, building to 8 to
11 ft after midnight. A slight chance of tstms. Showers in the
evening, then rain after midnight.
.WED...NE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 9 to
13 ft, building to 11 to 15 ft in the afternoon. Rain with a
slight chance of tstms. Vsby 1 to 3 NM in the afternoon.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas
13 to 18 ft. Rain. A slight chance of tstms in the evening, then
a chance of tstms after midnight. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
.THU...NE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 15 to
19 ft. Rain with a chance of tstms.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas
15 to 20 ft. A chance of tstms. Rain.
.FRI...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 13 to 18 ft. A chance of tstms.
Rain likely, mainly in the morning.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt
after midnight. Seas 12 to 16 ft, subsiding to 10 to 14 ft after
midnight. A chance of rain in the evening.
.SAT...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...NW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ154-230000-
S of Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC out 20 nm
including the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary-
653 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

.TODAY...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NE
4 ft at 7 seconds and S 2 ft at 3 seconds. A slight chance of
tstms. A chance of showers early this morning, then showers
likely late this morning and afternoon.
.TONIGHT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt after
midnight. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NE 7 ft
at 7 seconds and SW 2 ft at 4 seconds. A slight chance of tstms.
Showers.
.WED...NE winds around 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 7 to
10 ft. Wave Detail: NE 10 ft at 10 seconds and SW 2 ft at
5 seconds. A slight chance of tstms. Rain. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas
9 to 13 ft. Wave Detail: NE 13 ft at 12 seconds and S 2 ft at
5 seconds. Rain. A slight chance of tstms in the evening, then a
chance of tstms after midnight. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
.THU...NE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 10 to
14 ft. Wave Detail: NE 14 ft at 13 seconds and S 2 ft at
5 seconds. Rain with a chance of tstms.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas
10 to 14 ft. Wave Detail: NE 14 ft at 13 seconds and N 2 ft at
6 seconds. A chance of tstms. A chance of rain.
.FRI...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt
after midnight. Seas 7 to 10 ft.
.SAT...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ184-230000-
Waters from Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC from 20 to 60 NM-
653 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

.TODAY...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. A chance of tstms
this morning. Showers. A slight chance of tstms this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt after
midnight. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft. A slight chance of
tstms. Showers in the evening, then rain likely after midnight.
.WED...NE winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 8 to
11 ft, building to 9 to 13 ft in the afternoon. Rain. A slight
chance of tstms in the morning, then a chance of tstms in the
afternoon. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt
after midnight. Gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 16 ft. Rain with a
chance of tstms. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
.THU...NE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 13 to
18 ft, building to 15 to 18 ft in the afternoon. Rain with tstms
likely.
.THU NIGHT...N winds around 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas
14 to 18 ft. Rain. Tstms likely, mainly in the evening.
.FRI...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 13 to 17 ft, subsiding to 12 to
15 ft in the afternoon. A chance of tstms. Rain likely, mainly in
the morning.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt
after midnight. Seas 11 to 15 ft. A chance of rain and tstms in
the evening.
.SAT...N winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 9 to 13 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft, subsiding to
7 to 10 ft after midnight.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ156-230000-
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
653 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

.TODAY...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: E
4 ft at 7 seconds and SW 1 ft at 3 seconds. Adjacent sounds and
rivers a moderate chop. A slight chance of tstms. A chance of
showers early this morning, then showers likely late this morning
and afternoon.
.TONIGHT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt after
midnight. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NE 5 ft
at 6 seconds and SW 1 ft at 3 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers
choppy, increasing to rough after midnight. A slight chance of
tstms. Showers likely in the evening, then rain likely after
midnight.
.WED...NE winds 20 to 25 kt, increasing to 25 to 30 kt in the
afternoon. Gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NE
6 ft at 7 seconds and SW 1 ft at 4 seconds. Adjacent sounds and
rivers rough, increasing to very rough in the afternoon. A slight
chance of tstms. Rain.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas
5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NE 7 ft at 12 seconds and S 1 ft at
5 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers very rough. Rain. A slight
chance of tstms in the evening, then a chance of tstms after
midnight.
.THU...NE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 5 to
8 ft. Wave Detail: NE 8 ft at 11 seconds and S 1 ft at 5 seconds.
Adjacent sounds and rivers very rough. A slight chance of tstms.
Rain.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas
5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NE 7 ft at 13 seconds and N 2 ft at
4 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers very rough. Rain likely,
mainly in the evening.
.FRI...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Adjacent sounds and
rivers rough.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Adjacent sounds
and rivers choppy.
.SAT...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Adjacent sounds and
rivers a moderate chop.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Adjacent sounds
and rivers a moderate chop.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ186-230000-
Waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC from 20 to 60 NM-
653 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

.TODAY...E winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Showers with a
chance of tstms this morning, then showers with a slight chance
of tstms this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt after
midnight. Seas 4 to 5 ft, building to 5 to 7 ft after midnight. A
slight chance of tstms. Showers likely in the evening, then rain
likely after midnight.
.WED...NE winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 7 to
10 ft, building to 9 to 12 ft in the afternoon. Rain with a
slight chance of tstms in the morning, then rain with a chance of
tstms in the afternoon with vsby 1 to 3 NM.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds around 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas
11 to 15 ft. Rain with a chance of tstms. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
.THU...NE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 12 to
17 ft. Rain. A chance of tstms in the morning, then tstms likely
in the afternoon. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 30 to 35 kt, diminishing to 25 to 30 kt
after midnight. Gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 12 to 17 ft. Rain with
tstms likely in the evening, then rain likely with a chance of
tstms after midnight.
.FRI...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 15 ft. A chance of rain
and tstms.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt
after midnight. Seas 9 to 13 ft. A chance of rain and tstms in
the evening.
.SAT...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ158-230000-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
653 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

.TODAY...NE winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt late this
morning and afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: E 4 ft at
7 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers light chop, increasing to a
moderate chop late this morning and afternoon. A chance of tstms
this morning. Showers likely. A slight chance of tstms this
afternoon.
.TONIGHT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 3 to
4 ft, building to 4 to 6 ft after midnight. Near shore, seas 2 to
4 ft. Wave Detail: E 4 ft at 7 seconds, becoming E 5 ft at
6 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers choppy. A slight chance of
tstms. Showers likely in the evening, then rain likely after
midnight.
.WED...NE winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to
7 ft, except 4 to 6 ft near shore. Wave Detail: NE 7 ft at
7 seconds and N 1 ft at 3 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers
rough. A slight chance of tstms. A chance of rain in the morning,
then rain likely in the afternoon.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt
after midnight. Seas 7 to 10 ft, except 4 to 6 ft near shore.
Wave Detail: NE 9 ft at 7 seconds and N 1 ft at 3 seconds.
Adjacent sounds and rivers very rough, diminishing to rough after
midnight. Rain likely with a slight chance of tstms.
.THU...NE winds 20 to 25 kt, increasing to 25 to 30 kt in the
afternoon. Gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft, except 5 to 7 ft
near shore. Wave Detail: NE 10 ft at 10 seconds and N 1 ft at
3 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers rough, increasing to very
rough in the afternoon. Rain likely with a slight chance of
tstms.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt
after midnight. Gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft, except 5 to
7 ft near shore. Wave Detail: NE 10 ft at 12 seconds and N 3 ft
at 5 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers very rough, diminishing
to rough after midnight. A chance of rain in the evening.
.FRI...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft, subsiding to 5 to
7 ft in the afternoon. Adjacent sounds and rivers choppy.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt
after midnight. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers
choppy, diminishing to a moderate chop after midnight.
.SAT...N winds 10 to 15 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers a moderate
chop, diminishing to light chop in the afternoon.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Adjacent sounds
and rivers light chop.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ188-230000-
Waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City NC from 20 to 60 NM-
653 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

.TODAY...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Showers with a
chance of tstms this morning, then showers with a slight chance
of tstms this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to
6 ft. A slight chance of tstms. Showers likely in the evening,
then rain likely after midnight.
.WED...NE winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to
8 ft, building to 7 to 10 ft in the afternoon. A chance of rain
with a slight chance of tstms in the morning, then rain with a
chance of tstms in the afternoon with vsby 1 to 3 NM.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds around 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas
9 to 13 ft. Rain with a chance of tstms. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
.THU...NE winds 25 to 30 kt. Gusts up to 40 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 11 to 15 ft. Rain. A chance of tstms in the morning, then
tstms likely in the afternoon. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas
11 to 15 ft. Rain with tstms likely in the evening, then a chance
of rain and tstms after midnight.
.FRI...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft. A chance of rain and
tstms.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt
after midnight. Seas 8 to 11 ft.
.SAT...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

496
FZNT22 KWBC 221437
OFFNT2

Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
1037 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

West central North Atlantic continental shelf and slope waters
beyond 60 nm to 250 nm offshore, including south of Georges Bank
from 1000 fm to 250 nm offshore.

Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.

Locally higher winds and seas can be expected in and near tstms.

ANZ899-230300-
1037 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

.SYNOPSIS FOR MID ATLC WATERS...Low pressure over the central
waters will drift NE today and tonight while strengthening. The
low stalls just E of the area Wed and Wed night, then drifts N
and NW through Fri night. The low broadens and strengthens with a
band of storm force winds developing Thu, then continuing into
Fri. The low weakens briefly Fri, but then likely strengthens
again later Fri and Fri night. The low then weakens Sat and Sat
night while drifting NE. Mariners should continue monitoring
forecasts for the low pressure, and consider avoidance plans as
needed. This will be a long duration event for the mid-Atlantic
and New England coasts, impactful to the mariner.

$$

ANZ820-230300-
Hudson Canyon to Baltimore Canyon to 1000 FM-
1037 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

...GALE WARNING...

.TODAY...NE winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 11 ft. Chance of
showers.
.TONIGHT...NE winds 30 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft. Scattered
showers and tstms.
.WED...NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 18 ft. Scattered showers
and tstms.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 30 to 40 kt, diminishing to 25 to 30 kt.
Seas 14 to 20 ft. Chance of showers.
.THU...NE winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 14 to 21 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NE winds 30 to 35 kt. Seas 14 to 21 ft.
.FRI...N to NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 21 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft.
.SAT...N winds 25 to 35 kt, diminishing to 20 to 30 kt. Seas
12 to 18 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft.

$$

ANZ915-230300-
Between 1000FM and 38.5 N west of 69 W-
1037 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

...GALE WARNING...
...STORM FORCE WINDS POSSIBLE THU...

.TODAY...NE winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft. Chance of
showers and scattered tstms.
.TONIGHT...NE winds 30 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 16 ft. Scattered
showers and tstms.
.WED...NE winds 35 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 21 ft. Scattered showers
and tstms.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 18 to 24 ft. Chance of
showers.
.THU...NE winds 30 to 40 kt, increasing to 35 to 50 kt. Seas
20 to 25 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NE winds 35 to 50 kt. Seas 20 to 25 ft.
.FRI...NE winds 40 to 50 kt, becoming N 35 to 45 kt. Seas 18 to
24 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 40 to 50 kt, diminishing to 30 to 40 kt.
Seas 16 to 25 ft.
.SAT...N winds 25 to 35 kt, diminishing to 20 to 30 kt. Seas
15 to 18 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...N to NW winds 25 to 35 kt, diminishing to 20 to
30 kt. Seas 10 to 12 ft.

$$

ANZ920-230300-
Baltimore Canyon to 69W east of 1000 FM and south of 38.5N to
250 NM offshore-
1037 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

...GALE WARNING...
...STORM FORCE WINDS POSSIBLE THU...

.TODAY...NE winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt. Seas
7 to 12 ft. Scattered showers and tstms.
.TONIGHT...NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 11 to 18 ft. Scattered
showers and tstms.
.WED...NE winds 35 to 40 kt. Seas 16 to 23 ft. Scattered showers
and tstms.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 19 to 26 ft. Chance of
showers and scattered tstms.
.THU...NE winds 30 to 40 kt, increasing to 35 to 50 kt. Seas
20 to 26 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N to NE winds 40 to 50 kt. Seas 18 to 26 ft.
.FRI...N winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 16 to 24 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 35 to 45 kt, becoming N to NW 20 to 30 kt.
Seas 16 to 24 ft.
.SAT...N to NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 13 to 19 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft.

$$

ANZ905-230300-
East of 69W to the Hague Line between 1000 FM and 39N-
1037 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

...GALE WARNING...
...STORM FORCE WINDS POSSIBLE THU...

.TODAY...NE winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt. Seas
6 to 11 ft. Scattered showers and tstms.
.TONIGHT...E to NE winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft. Scattered
showers and tstms.
.WED...E to NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 21 ft. Scattered
tstms. Scattered showers.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 35 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 24 ft. Chance of
showers.
.THU...NE winds 35 to 40 kt, increasing to 35 to 50 kt. Seas
18 to 24 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NE winds 40 to 50 kt. Seas 16 to 25 ft.
.FRI...NE winds 40 to 50 kt, diminishing to 30 to 40 kt. Seas
14 to 24 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NE winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming S to SE 20 to 30 kt.
Seas 14 to 21 ft.
.SAT...S to SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 13 to 16 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...W to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 10 to 12 ft.

$$

ANZ910-230300-
East of 69W and south of 39N to 250 NM offshore-
1037 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

...GALE WARNING...
...STORM FORCE WINDS POSSIBLE THU NIGHT...

.TODAY...NE winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt. Seas
7 to 12 ft. Scattered showers and tstms.
.TONIGHT...E to NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 11 to 18 ft.
Scattered showers and tstms.
.WED...NE winds 35 to 40 kt. Seas 16 to 24 ft. Scattered showers
and tstms.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 22 to 27 ft. Scattered
showers and tstms.
.THU...NE winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 19 to 26 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NE winds 40 to 50 kt. Seas 16 to 25 ft.
.FRI...NE winds 30 to 40 kt, diminishing to 20 to 30 kt. Seas
14 to 23 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming S to SW 25 to 35 kt.
Seas 14 to 18 ft.
.SAT...W to SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 14 to 16 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...W winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 10 to 12 ft.

$$

ANZ825-230300-
Baltimore Canyon to Cape Charles Light to 100 NM offshore-
1037 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

...GALE WARNING...

.TODAY...E to NE winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft. Chance of
showers.
.TONIGHT...NE winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft. Scattered
showers and tstms.
.WED...NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 19 ft. Scattered showers
and tstms.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 35 to 40 kt, diminishing to 25 to 30 kt.
Seas 16 to 22 ft. Scattered tstms. Chance of showers.
.THU...NE winds 30 to 35 kt, diminishing to 25 to 30 kt. Seas
16 to 22 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N to NE winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 16 to 22 ft.
.FRI...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 15 to 21 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming 25 to 30 kt. Seas
13 to 21 ft.
.SAT...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 17 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...N to NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 10 ft.

$$

ANZ828-230300-
Cape Charles Light to Currituck Beach Light to 100 NM offshore-
1037 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

...GALE WARNING...

.TODAY...NE winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft. Chance of
showers and tstms.
.TONIGHT...NE winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 14 ft. Scattered
showers and tstms.
.WED...NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft. Scattered showers
and tstms.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 30 to 35 kt, diminishing to 25 to 30 kt.
Seas 16 to 22 ft. Scattered showers and tstms.
.THU...NE winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 17 to 23 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 17 to 24 ft.
.FRI...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 15 to 22 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 13 to 22 ft.
.SAT...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 11 to 17 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...N to NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 10 ft.

$$

ANZ925-230300-
Baltimore Canyon to Hatteras Canyon between 100 NM and 250 NM
offshore-
1037 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

...GALE WARNING...

.TODAY...NE winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft. Scattered
showers and tstms.
.TONIGHT...NE winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft. Scattered
showers and tstms.
.WED...NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 22 ft. Scattered showers
and tstms.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 25 ft. Scattered
showers and tstms.
.THU...NE winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 15 to 25 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N to NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 25 ft.
.FRI...N winds 25 to 35 kt, diminishing to 20 to 30 kt. Seas
14 to 24 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...N to NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 14 to 23 ft.
.SAT...N to NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 19 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft.

$$

ANZ830-230300-
Currituck Beach Light to Cape Hatteras to 100 NM offshore-
1037 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

...GALE WARNING...

.TODAY...E winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to
6 ft. Scattered showers and tstms.
.TONIGHT...E to NE winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft. Scattered
showers and tstms.
.WED...NE winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt. Seas
12 to 19 ft. Scattered showers and tstms.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 15 to 22 ft. Scattered
showers and tstms.
.THU...NE winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 17 to 23 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N to NE winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 18 to 24 ft.
.FRI...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 16 to 23 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 15 to 22 ft.
.SAT...N to NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 12 to 17 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming NW. Seas 9 to 11 ft.

$$

ANZ833-230300-
Cape Hatteras to Cape Fear to 100 NM Offshore.-
1037 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

.TODAY...E winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming E to NE 15 to 20 kt. Seas
4 to 6 ft. Scattered showers and tstms.
.TONIGHT...E to NE winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming NE 10 to 15 kt.
Seas 5 to 8 ft. Scattered showers and tstms.
.WED...NE winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 30 kt. Seas
8 to 14 ft. Scattered showers and tstms.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft. Scattered
showers and tstms.
.THU...NE winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 14 to 18 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NE winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming N. Seas 16 to 20 ft.
.FRI...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 14 to 21 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 13 to 20 ft.
.SAT...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 11 to 15 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming N to NW 10 to 15 kt.
Seas 8 to 11 ft.

$$

ANZ930-230300-
Hatteras Canyon to Cape Fear between 100 NM and 250 NM offshore-
1037 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

...GALE WARNING...

.TODAY...E winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft. Scattered showers
and tstms.
.TONIGHT...E to NE winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming NE 5 to 15 kt.
Seas 6 to 10 ft. Scattered showers and tstms.
.WED...NE winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt. Seas
11 to 19 ft. Scattered showers and tstms.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 25 to 35 kt, diminishing to 20 to 30 kt.
Seas 14 to 22 ft. Scattered showers and tstms.
.THU...NE winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 13 to 23 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N to NE winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 14 to 24 ft.
.FRI...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 13 to 22 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...N to NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 13 to 22 ft.
.SAT...N to NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...NW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 8 to 10 ft.

$$

ANZ835-230300-
Cape Fear to 31N to 1000 FM-
1037 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

.TODAY...NE winds 5 to 15 kt, increasing to 10 to 20 kt. Seas
3 to 6 ft. Scattered showers and tstms.
.TONIGHT...NE winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft. Scattered
showers and tstms.
.WED...NE winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft. Scattered showers
and tstms.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 16 ft. Scattered
showers and tstms.
.THU...NE winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.FRI...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft.
.SAT...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.

$$

ANZ935-230300-
Cape Fear to 31N east of 1000 FM to 250 NM offshore-
1037 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

.TODAY...Variable winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming NE 10 to 20 kt.
Seas 3 to 5 ft. Scattered showers and tstms.
.TONIGHT...NE winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming W. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
Scattered showers and tstms.
.WED...N to NE winds 5 to 15 kt, increasing to 10 to 20 kt. Seas
4 to 8 ft. Scattered showers and tstms.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft. Scattered
showers and tstms.
.THU...NE winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 16 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N to NE winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.FRI...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 11 to 18 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft.
.SAT...N winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt. Seas
9 to 13 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...N to NW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft.

$$

.Forecaster Collins. Ocean Prediction Center.

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Tidal Information
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
210 PM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

NCZ203-204-205-231800-
Northern Outer Banks-Ocracoke Island-Hatteras Island-
210 PM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

Tides for Duck Pier:

High tide 511 PM.
Low tide 1129 PM.
High tide 539 AM Wednesday.
Low tide 1131 AM Wednesday.

Tides for Oregon Inlet:

High tide 540 PM.
Low tide 1134 PM.
High tide 600 AM Wednesday.
Low tide 1134 AM Wednesday.

Tides for the Pamlico Sound near Rodanthe:

Low tide 304 PM.
High tide 851 PM.
Low tide 357 AM Wednesday.
High tide 846 AM Wednesday.

Tides for Hatteras Inlet:

High tide 525 PM.
Low tide 1154 PM.
High tide 541 AM Wednesday.
Low tide 1146 AM Wednesday.

Tides for Ocracoke Inlet:

High tide 526 PM.
Low tide 1152 PM.
High tide 542 AM Wednesday.
Low tide 1144 AM Wednesday.

Area Water Temperatures:
Duck Pier...79.
Jennettes Pier...78.
Oregon Inlet Marina...80.
Rodanthe Pier...76.
Avon Pier...80.

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NCZ195-196-199-231800-
West Carteret-East Carteret-Coastal Onslow-
210 PM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

Tides for Bardens Inlet:

High tide 459 PM.
Low tide 1117 PM.
High tide 519 AM Wednesday.
Low tide 1122 AM Wednesday.

Tides for the Harkers Island Bridge:

High tide 725 PM.
Low tide 212 AM Wednesday.
High tide 741 AM Wednesday.
Low tide 204 PM Wednesday.

Tides for Beaufort Inlet:

High tide 524 PM.
Low tide 1152 PM.
High tide 540 AM Wednesday.
Low tide 1144 AM Wednesday.

Tides for the Newport River:

High tide 620 PM.
Low tide 1254 AM Wednesday.
High tide 636 AM Wednesday.
Low tide 1246 PM Wednesday.

Tides for Bogue Inlet:

High tide 530 PM.
Low tide 1156 PM.
High tide 546 AM Wednesday.
Low tide 1148 AM Wednesday.

Tides for Swansboro:

High tide 701 PM.
Low tide 127 AM Wednesday.
High tide 706 AM Wednesday.
Low tide 129 PM Wednesday.

Area Water Temperatures:
Beaufort...81.
Oceanana Pier...81.
Bogue Inlet Pier...83.

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