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WHUS72 KMHX 161829
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
229 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

AMZ136-170630-
/O.UPG.KMHX.SC.Y.0088.261017T1500Z-261019T1500Z/
/O.EXB.KMHX.GL.W.0028.261017T1900Z-261020T0700Z/
Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-
229 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SATURDAY TO 3 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Pamlico and Pungo Rivers.

* WHEN...From 3 PM Saturday to 3 AM EDT Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

AMZ137-170630-
/O.UPG.KMHX.GL.A.0016.261017T1500Z-261019T1500Z/
/O.EXB.KMHX.GL.W.0028.261017T1900Z-261020T0700Z/
Neuse and Bay Rivers-
229 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SATURDAY TO 3 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
extremely rough waters expected.

* WHERE...Neuse and Bay Rivers.

* WHEN...From 3 PM Saturday to 3 AM EDT Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

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.

&&

$$

AMZ182-184-170630-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0028.261017T1700Z-261018T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.SR.A.0002.261018T0000Z-261019T0400Z/
Waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC from 20 to 60 NM-
229 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 30 to 40 kt with
gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft expected. For the Storm
Watch, northeast winds 35 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and
seas 18 to 23 ft possible.

* WHERE...The offshore waters from Oregon Inlet to Ocracoke
Inlet.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM to 8 PM EDT Saturday.
For the Storm Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday
evening.

* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize
or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ186-188-170630-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0028.261017T1800Z-261018T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.SR.A.0002.261018T0000Z-261019T0500Z/
Waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City NC from 20 to 60 NM-
229 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 30 to 40 kt with
gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft expected. For the Storm
Watch, north winds 35 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas
17 to 22 ft possible.

* WHERE...The offshore waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM to 8 PM EDT Saturday.
For the Storm Watch, from Saturday evening through late Sunday
night.

* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize
or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ156-158-170630-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0028.261017T1800Z-261020T0600Z/
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
229 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SATURDAY TO 2 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas
8 to 13 ft expected.

* WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City.

* WHEN...From 2 PM Saturday to 2 AM EDT Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Some potential exists for gusts up to 50
kt.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-170630-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0028.261017T1700Z-261020T1300Z/
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-
229 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 9 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas
13 to 18 ft expected.

* WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Ocracoke Inlet.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to 9 AM EDT Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Some potential exists for gusts up to 50
kt..

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.

&&

$$

AMZ150-170630-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0028.261017T1600Z-261021T1000Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
229 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 6 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas
11 to 16 ft expected.

* WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet.

* WHEN...From noon Saturday to 6 AM EDT Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Some potential exists for gusts up to 50
kt.

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.

&&

$$

AMZ135-170630-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0028.261017T1700Z-261021T1000Z/
Pamlico Sound-
229 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 6 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
extremely rough waters expected.

* WHERE...Pamlico Sound.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to 6 AM 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.

&&

$$

AMZ131-230-231-170630-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0028.261017T1700Z-261021T1000Z/
Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
229 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 6 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
extremely rough waters expected.

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to 6 AM EDT Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Some potential exists for gusts up to 50
kt..

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.

&&

$$

AMZ180-170630-
/O.EXT.KMHX.GL.W.0028.261017T1600Z-261021T0500Z/
Waters from Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC from 20 to
60 NM-
229 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 1 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas
16 to 21 ft expected.

* WHERE...The offshore waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet.

* WHEN...From noon Saturday to 1 AM EDT Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Some potential exists for gusts up to 50
kt.

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.

&&

$$

491
FZUS52 KMHX 170015
CWFMHX

Coastal Waters Forecast for North Carolina
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
815 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 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

AMZ100-171315-
815 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

.Synopsis for Eastern North Carolina coastal waters...

A cold front moves through area waters late tonight or early
Saturday morning, with strong N/NE winds behind it. Very
dangerous marine conditions are expected this weekend as the cold
front interacts with the Gulf Stream and likely generates a
deepening low pressure system. Conditions could remain dangerous
for several days as the low meanders offshore.

$$

AMZ230-171315-
Albemarle Sound-
815 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming NW 20 to 25 kt late.
Waves around 2 ft. A chance of showers after midnight.
.SAT...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, increasing to
25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt in the afternoon. Waves 2 to
3 ft. Showers.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Waves
2 to 4 ft. A chance of showers.
.SUN...NE winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Waves 2 to
4 ft. A chance of showers.
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Waves
2 to 4 ft. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers
likely after midnight.
.MON...N winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Waves 2 to
4 ft. Showers likely.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Waves
2 to 4 ft. Showers likely, mainly in the evening.
.TUE...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Waves 2 to 4 ft. A chance of showers.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 25 to 35 kt. Waves 2 to 4 ft. A chance of
showers.
.WED...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft. A chance of showers.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 30 to 35 kt, becoming 25 to 35 kt after
midnight. Waves 2 to 4 ft. A chance of showers.

$$

AMZ131-171315-
Alligator River-
815 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming NW 15 to 20 kt late.
Waves a moderate chop, increasing to choppy late. A chance of
showers after midnight.
.SAT...N winds 20 to 25 kt, increasing to 25 to 30 kt with gusts
up to 35 kt in the afternoon. Waves rough, increasing to very
rough in the afternoon. Showers.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Waves
very rough. Showers likely.
.SUN...NE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Waves very
rough. A chance of showers.
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming 30 to 35 kt after
midnight. Gusts up to 45 kt. Waves very rough, increasing to
extremely rough after midnight. A chance of showers in the
evening, then showers likely after midnight.
.MON...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Waves very
rough. Showers likely. A chance of tstms in the afternoon.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Waves
very rough. Showers likely with a chance of tstms in the evening,
then a chance of showers after midnight.
.TUE...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Waves very rough. A chance of
showers.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Waves very rough. A chance of
showers.
.WED...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Waves very rough. A chance of
showers.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 25 to 30 kt. Waves very rough. A chance of
showers.

Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ231-171315-
Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
815 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt after
midnight, then becoming NW 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt
late. Waves choppy, diminishing to a moderate chop after
midnight, then increasing to choppy late. A chance of showers
after midnight.
.SAT...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, increasing to
25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt in the afternoon. Waves rough,
increasing to very rough in the afternoon. Showers.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Waves
extremely rough. Showers, mainly in the evening.
.SUN...NE winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Waves
extremely rough. Showers likely, mainly in the morning.
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Waves
extremely rough. Showers likely.
.MON...N winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Waves
extremely rough. Showers likely. A chance of tstms in the
afternoon.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt. Waves
extremely rough. Showers likely with a chance of tstms.
.TUE...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Waves very rough. Showers likely with
a chance of tstms in the morning, then a chance of showers in the
afternoon.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Waves very rough. A chance of
showers.
.WED...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Waves very rough. A chance of
showers.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 25 to 30 kt. Waves very rough. A chance of
showers.

Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ135-171315-
Pamlico Sound-
815 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, becoming
W 10 to 15 kt late. Waves 2 to 3 ft. A chance of showers late.
.SAT...N winds 20 to 25 kt, increasing to 25 to 30 kt with gusts
up to 40 kt in the afternoon. Waves 2 to 4 ft. Showers.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Waves
3 to 5 ft. Showers likely.
.SUN...N winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Waves 4 to
6 ft. Showers likely.
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Waves
4 to 6 ft. Showers likely.
.MON...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Waves 3 to
5 ft. Showers likely.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Waves
3 to 4 ft. A chance of tstms in the evening. Showers likely.
.TUE...N winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt in the
afternoon. Waves 3 to 4 ft. A chance of showers.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt
after midnight. Waves 3 to 4 ft. A chance of showers.
.WED...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Waves around 3 ft. A chance of
showers.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 25 to 30 kt. Waves 3 to 4 ft. A chance of
showers.

Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ136-171315-
Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-
815 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
MONDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming NW late. Waves a
moderate chop, diminishing to light chop late. A slight chance of
showers late.
.SAT...N winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt with gusts
up to 30 kt in the afternoon. Waves a moderate chop, increasing
to rough in the afternoon. Showers.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Waves
rough. A chance of showers.
.SUN...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Waves rough. A
chance of showers.
.SUN NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Waves
rough. A chance of showers.
.MON...N winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt in the
afternoon. Gusts up to 30 kt. Waves rough, diminishing to choppy
in the afternoon. Showers likely.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Waves
rough. Showers likely, mainly in the evening.
.TUE...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. A chance of showers.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves choppy. A chance of
showers.
.WED...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop. A chance of
showers.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves choppy. A chance of
showers.

$$

AMZ137-171315-
Neuse and Bay Rivers-
815 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
MONDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming W late. Waves a
moderate chop, diminishing to light chop late.
.SAT...N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, increasing to
25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt in the afternoon. Waves
choppy, increasing to very rough in the afternoon. Showers.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Waves
very rough. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers
likely after midnight.
.SUN...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Waves very
rough. Showers likely, mainly in the morning.
.SUN NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Waves
very rough. A chance of showers.
.MON...N winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt in the
afternoon. Gusts up to 35 kt. Waves very rough, diminishing to
rough in the afternoon. Showers likely.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Waves
very rough. Showers likely, mainly in the evening.
.TUE...N winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt in the
afternoon. Waves rough, diminishing to choppy in the afternoon. A
chance of showers.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Waves rough. A chance of
showers.
.WED...N winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt in the
afternoon. Waves rough, diminishing to choppy in the afternoon. A
chance of showers in the afternoon.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Waves very rough. A chance of
showers.

$$

AMZ150-171315-
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
815 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, becoming
NW with gusts up to 25 kt late. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S
4 ft at 5 seconds and NE 3 ft at 8 seconds. A chance of showers
after midnight.
.SAT...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, increasing to
25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 to
6 ft, building to 7 to 10 ft in the afternoon. Wave Detail: NE
6 ft at 9 seconds and NW 5 ft at 6 seconds, becoming N 10 ft at
7 seconds and S 2 ft at 6 seconds. Showers.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas
10 to 14 ft. Near shore, seas 9 to 11 ft, building to 10 to 13 ft
after midnight. Wave Detail: NE 14 ft at 10 seconds and N 2 ft at
6 seconds. Showers.
.SUN...NE winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 13 to
17 ft, except 11 to 14 ft near shore. Wave Detail: NE 15 ft at
11 seconds and N 2 ft at 5 seconds, becoming NE 17 ft at
12 seconds and N 1 ft at 4 seconds. Showers likely, mainly in the
morning.
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas
13 to 17 ft, except 12 to 14 ft near shore. Wave Detail: NE 17 ft
at 13 seconds and N 1 ft at 4 seconds. Showers likely.
.MON...N winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 12 to
16 ft, except 11 to 13 ft near shore. Wave Detail: NE 16 ft at
13 seconds and N 2 ft at 5 seconds. Showers likely. A chance of
tstms in the afternoon.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt. Seas
10 to 14 ft, except 9 to 12 ft near shore. Showers likely with a
chance of tstms.
.TUE...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft. Showers likely with
a chance of tstms in the morning, then a chance of showers in the
afternoon.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 10 ft. A chance of
showers.
.WED...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 10 ft. A chance of showers.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 11 ft. A chance of
showers.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ180-171315-
Waters from Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC from 20 to
60 NM-
815 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming NW late. Gusts up to
25 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. A chance of showers late.
.SAT...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, increasing to
25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to
7 ft, building to 8 to 11 ft in the afternoon. Showers.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas
12 to 16 ft, building to 14 to 19 ft after midnight. Showers,
mainly in the evening.
.SUN...NE winds around 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 16 to
21 ft. Showers likely.
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas
16 to 21 ft. Showers likely.
.MON...N winds around 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 14 to
19 ft. Showers likely with a chance of tstms.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas
12 to 16 ft. Showers likely with a chance of tstms.
.TUE...N winds around 25 kt. Seas 11 to 14 ft. A chance of tstms
in the morning. Showers likely.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft. Showers
likely, mainly in the evening.
.WED...N winds 20 to 25 kt, becoming NE 25 to 30 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 9 to 12 ft. A chance of showers.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt
after midnight. Seas 10 to 13 ft. A chance of showers.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ152-171315-
S of Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC out 20 nm-
815 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...

.TONIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, becoming
W late. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 5 seconds and NE
3 ft at 9 seconds. A slight chance of showers after midnight. A
chance of showers with a slight chance of tstms late.
.SAT...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, increasing to
25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 to
6 ft, building to 7 to 10 ft in the afternoon. Wave Detail: NE
5 ft at 9 seconds and NW 4 ft at 5 seconds, becoming N 9 ft at
7 seconds and S 3 ft at 6 seconds. A chance of showers in the
morning, then showers in the afternoon.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas
9 to 13 ft, building to 11 to 15 ft after midnight. Wave Detail:
NE 13 ft at 9 seconds and NW 3 ft at 6 seconds, becoming NE 15 ft
at 10 seconds and N 3 ft at 5 seconds. Showers.
.SUN...NE winds around 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 12 to
16 ft, building to 13 to 18 ft in the afternoon. Wave Detail: NE
16 ft at 12 seconds and N 3 ft at 5 seconds, becoming NE 18 ft at
13 seconds and N 2 ft at 5 seconds. Showers likely.
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas
13 to 18 ft. Wave Detail: NE 18 ft at 14 seconds and N 1 ft at
5 seconds. Showers likely.
.MON...N winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 12 to
16 ft. Wave Detail: NE 16 ft at 14 seconds and N 3 ft at
5 seconds. Showers likely. A chance of tstms in the afternoon.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt,
diminishing to 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt after midnight.
Seas 10 to 14 ft. Showers likely with a chance of tstms.
.TUE...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft. Showers likely.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt
after midnight. Seas 7 to 10 ft. Showers likely, mainly in the
evening.
.WED...N winds 20 to 25 kt, increasing to 25 to 30 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 7 to 10 ft. A chance of showers.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt
after midnight. Seas 8 to 11 ft. A chance of showers.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ182-171315-
Waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC from 20 to 60 NM-
815 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

.TONIGHT...SW winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt with
gusts up to 25 kt after midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft. A chance of
showers with a slight chance of tstms after midnight.
.SAT...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, increasing to
25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 to
6 ft, building to 7 to 10 ft in the afternoon. A slight chance of
tstms. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers in the
afternoon.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 35 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas
12 to 17 ft, building to 15 to 20 ft after midnight. A slight
chance of tstms. Showers.
.SUN...NE winds 35 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt. Seas 18 to
23 ft. Showers.
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas
18 to 23 ft. Showers. A slight chance of tstms after midnight.
.MON...N winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 16 to
20 ft, subsiding to 15 to 18 ft in the afternoon. Showers with a
chance of tstms.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas
13 to 17 ft, subsiding to 11 to 15 ft after midnight. A chance of
tstms. Showers.
.TUE...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft. Showers likely.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt
after midnight. Seas 10 to 12 ft. Showers likely.
.WED...NE winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 13 ft. Showers likely.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt
after midnight. Seas 10 to 13 ft. Showers likely. A chance of
tstms after midnight.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ154-171315-
S of Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC out 20 nm
including the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary-
815 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...

.TONIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt late this
evening. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: SW 4 ft at 5 seconds and E
3 ft at 10 seconds. A chance of showers with a slight chance of
tstms after midnight.
.SAT...N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, increasing to
25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 to
5 ft, building to 6 to 9 ft in the afternoon. Wave Detail: SW
4 ft at 6 seconds and E 3 ft at 9 seconds, becoming N 8 ft at
8 seconds and S 3 ft at 6 seconds. A slight chance of tstms.
Showers.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas
10 to 14 ft. Wave Detail: NE 14 ft at 10 seconds and N 3 ft at
7 seconds. Showers in the evening, then showers likely with a
slight chance of tstms after midnight.
.SUN...N winds around 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 12 to
16 ft. Wave Detail: NE 16 ft at 14 seconds and N 3 ft at
7 seconds. Showers likely.
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas
12 to 16 ft. Wave Detail: NE 16 ft at 15 seconds and N 1 ft at
5 seconds. Showers likely.
.MON...N winds around 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 11 to
15 ft, subsiding to 9 to 13 ft in the afternoon. Wave Detail: NE
15 ft at 14 seconds and N 2 ft at 5 seconds, becoming NE 13 ft at
14 seconds and N 3 ft at 6 seconds. Showers likely. A chance of
tstms in the afternoon.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 25 to 35 kt. Gusts up to 45 kt, decreasing
to 35 kt after midnight. Seas 9 to 12 ft. Showers likely with a
chance of tstms.
.TUE...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft. Showers likely.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Showers likely,
mainly in the evening.
.WED...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft. A chance of showers.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft. A chance of
showers.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ184-171315-
Waters from Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC from 20 to 60 NM-
815 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

.TONIGHT...SW winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. A chance of
showers with a slight chance of tstms after midnight.
.SAT...NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, becoming N
25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 to
5 ft, building to 7 to 10 ft in the afternoon. A chance of
showers with a slight chance of tstms in the morning, then
showers with a chance of tstms in the afternoon.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 35 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt. Seas
12 to 16 ft, building to 15 to 20 ft after midnight. Showers with
a slight chance of tstms.
.SUN...NE winds 35 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt. Seas 18 to
23 ft. A slight chance of tstms in the morning. Showers.
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 35 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt. Seas
18 to 23 ft. Showers with a slight chance of tstms.
.MON...N winds around 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 16 to
20 ft, subsiding to 15 to 18 ft in the afternoon. Showers with a
chance of tstms.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas
12 to 16 ft. A chance of tstms. Showers.
.TUE...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 13 ft. Showers likely.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft. Showers
likely.
.WED...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft. Showers likely.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 13 ft. Showers
likely.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ156-171315-
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
815 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
MONDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: SW
4 ft at 5 seconds and E 2 ft at 11 seconds. Adjacent sounds and
rivers choppy. A slight chance of showers late this evening and
early morning. A slight chance of showers and tstms late.
.SAT...N winds 20 to 25 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt with gusts
up to 40 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft, building to 4 to
6 ft in the afternoon. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 5 seconds and E
3 ft at 10 seconds, becoming N 6 ft at 9 seconds and S 4 ft at
6 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers rough, increasing to very
rough in the afternoon. A chance of showers with a slight chance
of tstms in the morning, then showers with a slight chance of
tstms in the afternoon.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas
6 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: N 9 ft at 7 seconds. Adjacent sounds and
rivers extremely rough. Showers likely.
.SUN...N winds 35 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt. Seas 7 to
10 ft. Wave Detail: NE 10 ft at 14 seconds and N 3 ft at
6 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers extremely rough. Showers
likely.
.SUN NIGHT...N winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt. Seas
7 to 10 ft. Wave Detail: NE 10 ft at 15 seconds and N 2 ft at
5 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers extremely rough. Showers
likely.
.MON...N winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 6 to
9 ft. Wave Detail: NE 9 ft at 15 seconds and N 3 ft at 5 seconds.
Adjacent sounds and rivers extremely rough. Showers likely.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 30 to 35 kt, diminishing to 25 to 30 kt
after midnight. Gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Adjacent
sounds and rivers extremely rough, diminishing to very rough
after midnight. Showers likely.
.TUE...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Adjacent sounds and
rivers rough. A chance of showers.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Adjacent sounds
and rivers rough. A chance of showers.
.WED...N winds 20 to 25 kt, increasing to 25 to 30 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers rough,
increasing to very rough in the afternoon. A chance of showers.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt, becoming NE 20 to 25 kt after
midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers very rough,
diminishing to rough after midnight. A chance of showers.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ186-171315-
Waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC from 20 to 60 NM-
815 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
SUNDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 4 to
5 ft. A chance of showers with a slight chance of tstms late this
evening and overnight.
.SAT...NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, becoming N
25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 to
5 ft, building to 6 to 9 ft in the afternoon. Showers likely with
a slight chance of tstms in the morning, then showers with a
chance of tstms in the afternoon.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 35 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt. Seas
10 to 14 ft, building to 13 to 18 ft after midnight. Showers with
a slight chance of tstms.
.SUN...N winds 35 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt. Seas 14 to
19 ft, building to 16 to 21 ft in the afternoon. A slight chance
of tstms in the morning. Showers.
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 35 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt. Seas
17 to 22 ft. Showers. A slight chance of tstms after midnight.
.MON...N winds around 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 14 to
19 ft. Showers.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 35 to 40 kt, diminishing to 25 to 35 kt
after midnight. Gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 12 to 16 ft, subsiding to
10 to 14 ft after midnight. Showers.
.TUE...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft, subsiding to 8 to
11 ft in the afternoon. Showers likely.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft. Showers
likely.
.WED...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft. Showers likely.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft. Showers
likely.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ158-171315-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
815 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
MONDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming W late. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
Wave Detail: SW 4 ft at 5 seconds and SE 2 ft at 10 seconds.
Adjacent sounds and rivers choppy, diminishing to a moderate chop
late. A slight chance of showers late this evening.
.SAT...N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, increasing to
25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to
4 ft, building to 5 to 7 ft in the afternoon. Wave Detail: W 4 ft
at 5 seconds and E 2 ft at 10 seconds, becoming NE 7 ft at
10 seconds and NW 6 ft at 6 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers
choppy, increasing to very rough in the afternoon. Showers with a
slight chance of tstms in the morning, then showers in the
afternoon.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming 30 to 35 kt after
midnight. Gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft, except 5 to 7 ft
near shore. Wave Detail: NE 10 ft at 8 seconds and W 6 ft at
6 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers very rough, increasing to
extremely rough after midnight. A chance of showers.
.SUN...N winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming 30 to 35 kt in the
afternoon. Gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft, building to 9 to
13 ft in the afternoon. Near shore, seas 5 to 8 ft. Wave Detail:
NE 12 ft at 13 seconds and N 5 ft at 6 seconds. Adjacent sounds
and rivers very rough, increasing to extremely rough in the
afternoon. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers
likely in the afternoon.
.SUN NIGHT...N winds 30 to 35 kt, becoming 25 to 35 kt after
midnight. Gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft, except 6 to 8 ft
near shore. Wave Detail: NE 12 ft at 14 seconds and N 4 ft at
5 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers extremely rough,
diminishing to very rough after midnight. Showers likely, mainly
in the evening.
.MON...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 8 to
11 ft, except 5 to 7 ft near shore. Wave Detail: NE 11 ft at
15 seconds and N 6 ft at 6 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers
very rough. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers
likely in the afternoon.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas
7 to 10 ft, subsiding to 5 to 8 ft after midnight. Near shore,
seas 4 to 6 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers very rough. Showers
likely, mainly in the evening.
.TUE...N winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers rough,
diminishing to choppy in the afternoon.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Adjacent sounds
and rivers choppy.
.WED...N winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers choppy,
increasing to rough in the afternoon.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Adjacent sounds
and rivers rough. A chance of showers.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ188-171315-
Waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City NC from 20 to 60 NM-
815 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
SUNDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt late this
evening and overnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. A chance of showers with a
slight chance of tstms late this evening and early morning. A
slight chance of showers and tstms late.
.SAT...NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, becoming N
25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 to
5 ft, building to 5 to 8 ft in the afternoon. A chance of showers
with a slight chance of tstms in the morning, then showers with a
slight chance of tstms in the afternoon.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 35 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt. Seas
10 to 14 ft, building to 12 to 16 ft after midnight. Showers
likely in the evening, then a chance of showers with a slight
chance of tstms after midnight.
.SUN...N winds 35 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt. Seas 14 to
19 ft. Showers with a slight chance of tstms.
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 35 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt. Seas
14 to 19 ft. Showers. A slight chance of tstms after midnight.
.MON...N winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 12 to
17 ft, subsiding to 11 to 15 ft in the afternoon. Showers, mainly
in the morning.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 30 to 40 kt, diminishing to 25 to 30 kt
after midnight. Seas 10 to 14 ft. Showers likely, mainly in the
evening.
.TUE...N winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 8 to 11 ft. A chance of showers.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt
after midnight. Seas 7 to 10 ft. A chance of showers.
.WED...N winds 20 to 25 kt, increasing to 25 to 30 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 7 to 10 ft. A chance of showers.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft. A chance of
showers.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

203
FZNT22 KWBC 162104
OFFNT2

Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
504 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 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.

ANZ899-170915-
504 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

.SYNOPSIS FOR MID ATLC WATERS...A warm front over the N waters
will life N of the area early tonight. A strong cold front will
move SE over the area tonight into Sat night, then pass SE of the
waters Sat night and Sun. The front will stall just SE and E of
the central and southern waters Sun night into Mon while low
pressure forms on the front just E of the southern waters. The
low will then move slowly N into the central waters Mon, then
meander over the area into Wed night. Mariners should monitor
subsequent forecasts for the potential of widespread hazardous
conditions tonight into Wed night.

$$

ANZ820-170915-
Hudson Canyon to Baltimore Canyon to 1000 FM-
504 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...GALE WARNING...

.TONIGHT...SW winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming N to NW 20 to 25 kt.
Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.SAT...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft. Scattered showers.
Chance of rain.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt, becoming NE 25 to 35 kt. Seas
7 to 13 ft.
.SUN...NE winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming 25 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to
15 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 30 to 35 kt.
Seas 10 to 16 ft.
.MON...NE winds 30 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 17 ft.
.MON NIGHT...NE winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft.
.TUE...NE winds 30 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 30 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft.
.WED...NE winds 30 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 12 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 30 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 13 ft.

$$

ANZ915-170915-
Between 1000FM and 38.5 N west of 69 W-
504 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...GALE WARNING...

.TONIGHT...W to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.SAT...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 11 ft. Scattered showers,
then rain.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming NE. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.SUN...NE winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 15 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...E to NE winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 17 ft.
.MON...E to NE winds 30 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 17 ft.
.MON NIGHT...NE winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 14 ft.
.TUE...NE winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 14 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 15 ft.
.WED...NE winds 30 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 30 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 13 ft.

$$

ANZ920-170915-
Baltimore Canyon to 69W east of 1000 FM and south of 38.5N to
250 NM offshore-
504 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...GALE WARNING...

.TONIGHT...SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.SAT...N winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to
13 ft. Scattered showers and tstms, then rain.
.SAT NIGHT...N to NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 11 to 18 ft. Rain.
.SUN...NE winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft. Chance of rain.
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft.
.MON...E to NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 21 ft.
.MON NIGHT...E to NE winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 17 ft.
.TUE...NE winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 15 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.
.WED...NE winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 13 ft.

$$

ANZ905-170915-
East of 69W to the Hague Line between 1000 FM and 39N-
504 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...GALE WARNING...

.TONIGHT...S winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming SW. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
Chance of showers.
.SAT...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft. Scattered showers.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft. Rain.
.SUN...NE winds 25 to 35 kt, diminishing to 20 to 30 kt. Seas
8 to 14 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming E. Seas 9 to 16 ft.
.MON...E winds 25 to 35 kt, diminishing to 20 to 30 kt. Seas
9 to 16 ft.
.MON NIGHT...E to SE winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft.
.TUE...E to SE winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming E to NE 15 to 25 kt.
Seas 9 to 11 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft.
.WED...NE winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 11 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft.

$$

ANZ910-170915-
East of 69W and south of 39N to 250 NM offshore-
504 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...GALE WARNING...

.TONIGHT...S winds 20 to 25 kt, becoming SW. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
Chance of showers.
.SAT...SW winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming N 25 to 35 kt. Seas 6 to
11 ft. Scattered showers and tstms.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 30 to 40 kt, becoming NE. Seas 10 to 17 ft.
Rain.
.SUN...NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 30 to 40 kt, becoming E 35 to 45 kt. Seas
13 to 20 ft.
.MON...E winds 25 to 35 kt, diminishing to 20 to 30 kt. Seas
12 to 17 ft.
.MON NIGHT...E to SE winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 14 ft.
.TUE...S to SE winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft.
.WED...NE winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft.

$$

ANZ825-170915-
Baltimore Canyon to Cape Charles Light to 100 NM offshore-
504 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...GALE WARNING...

.TONIGHT...S winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming SW 20 to 25 kt, then,
becoming N. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.SAT...N winds 25 to 30 kt, increasing to 30 to 35 kt. Seas 6 to
11 ft. Scattered showers and tstms, then rain.
.SAT NIGHT...N to NE winds 30 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft.
.SUN...NE winds 30 to 35 kt. Seas 13 to 18 ft. Chance of rain.
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 15 to 19 ft.
.MON...NE winds 30 to 35 kt. Seas 13 to 19 ft.
.MON NIGHT...N to NE winds 30 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 16 ft.
.TUE...N winds 30 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 15 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...N to NE winds 30 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 14 ft.
.WED...NE winds 30 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 13 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 30 to 35 kt, diminishing to 25 to 30 kt.
Seas 12 to 13 ft.

$$

ANZ828-170915-
Cape Charles Light to Currituck Beach Light to 100 NM offshore-
504 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...GALE WARNING...

.TONIGHT...SW winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming N. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
Chance of tstms.
.SAT...N winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 35 to 45 kt. Seas 6 to
9 ft, building to 10 to 15 ft. Scattered showers and tstms, then
rain.
.SAT NIGHT...N to NE winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 13 to 22 ft. Chance
of rain.
.SUN...NE winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 16 to 23 ft. Chance of rain.
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 16 to 23 ft.
.MON...NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 20 ft.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 18 ft.
.TUE...N winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 16 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming 25 to 30 kt. Seas
12 to 15 ft.
.WED...N to NE winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 14 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 13 ft.

$$

ANZ925-170915-
Baltimore Canyon to Hatteras Canyon between 100 NM and 250 NM
offshore-
504 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...STORM WARNING...

.TONIGHT...SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.SAT...N winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 30 to 40 kt. Seas 5 to
9 ft, building to 9 to 15 ft. Scattered showers and tstms, then
rain.
.SAT NIGHT...N to NE winds 30 to 40 kt, becoming NE 40 to 50 kt.
Seas 13 to 22 ft. Rain.
.SUN...NE winds 40 to 50 kt. Seas 14 to 24 ft. Chance of rain.
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 16 to 23 ft.
.MON...E to NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.
.MON NIGHT...NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 19 ft.
.TUE...N to NE winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 17 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...N to NE winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 16 ft.
.WED...NE winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 14 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 25 to 35 kt, diminishing to 20 to 30 kt.
Seas 9 to 14 ft.

$$

ANZ830-170915-
Currituck Beach Light to Cape Hatteras to 100 NM offshore-
504 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...GALE WARNING...

.TONIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 25 kt. Seas
4 to 6 ft. Chance of tstms.
.SAT...N to NW winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming N 35 to 45 kt. Seas
5 to 7 ft, building to 9 to 15 ft. Scattered showers and tstms,
then rain.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 40 to 45 kt, becoming NE. Seas 15 to 23 ft.
Rain.
.SUN...NE winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 21 to 24 ft. Chance of rain.
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 35 to 40 kt. Seas 21 to 23 ft.
.MON...N to NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 18 to 22 ft.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 14 to 17 ft.
.TUE...N winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming 25 to 30 kt. Seas 13 to
15 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 13 to 15 ft.
.WED...N winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming 25 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to
14 ft.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt, becoming NE 20 to 25 kt. Seas
11 to 13 ft.

$$

ANZ833-170915-
Cape Hatteras to Cape Fear to 100 NM Offshore.-
504 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...GALE WARNING...

.TONIGHT...SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Chance of
tstms.
.SAT...W winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming N 30 to 40 kt. Seas 5 to
6 ft, building to 9 to 15 ft. Scattered showers and tstms, then
rain.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 14 to 24 ft. Rain, then
showers.
.SUN...N to NE winds 40 to 45 kt. Seas 20 to 26 ft. Rain.
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 21 to 25 ft.
.MON...N winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 17 to 24 ft.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 18 ft.
.TUE...N winds 25 to 30 kt, becoming 25 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to
14 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt, becoming 25 to 35 kt. Seas
12 to 16 ft.
.WED...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt, becoming NE 20 to 25 kt. Seas
10 to 11 ft.

$$

ANZ930-170915-
Hatteras Canyon to Cape Fear between 100 NM and 250 NM offshore-
504 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...STORM WARNING...

.TONIGHT...SW winds 5 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 25 kt. Seas
3 to 6 ft. Chance of tstms.
.SAT...SW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming N 30 to 40 kt. Seas 4 to
6 ft, building to 8 to 13 ft. Scattered showers and tstms, then
rain.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 35 to 45 kt, becoming NE 40 to 50 kt. Seas
13 to 23 ft. Showers and tstms.
.SUN...NE winds 40 to 50 kt. Seas 14 to 24 ft. Rain.
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 16 to 23 ft.
.MON...N to NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 22 ft.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 17 ft.
.TUE...N to NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 15 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.
.WED...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming NE 15 to 20 kt. Seas
8 to 12 ft.

$$

ANZ835-170915-
Cape Fear to 31N to 1000 FM-
504 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...GALE WARNING...

.TONIGHT...SW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming W to SW 15 to 25 kt.
Seas 3 to 5 ft. Chance of tstms.
.SAT...W to NW winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming N 30 to 40 kt. Seas
4 to 6 ft, building to 8 to 13 ft. Scattered showers and tstms,
then rain.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 14 to 23 ft. Rain.
.SUN...N to NE winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 15 to 25 ft. Scattered
showers.
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 35 to 45 kt, becoming N 30 to 40 kt. Seas
15 to 25 ft.
.MON...N winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 24 ft.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 25 to 35 kt, diminishing to 20 to 30 kt.
Seas 11 to 18 ft.
.TUE...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 14 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 14 ft.
.WED...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 13 ft.
.WED NIGHT...N to NE winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.

$$

ANZ935-170915-
Cape Fear to 31N east of 1000 FM to 250 NM offshore-
504 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...GALE WARNING...

.TONIGHT...S winds 5 to 15 kt, increasing to 10 to 20 kt, then,
becoming SW. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Chance of tstms.
.SAT...SW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming N to NW 20 to 30 kt. Seas
3 to 5 ft, building to 6 to 10 ft. Scattered showers and tstms,
then rain.
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 13 to 23 ft. Showers and
scattered tstms.
.SUN...N to NE winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 15 to 25 ft. Scattered
showers and tstms.
.SUN NIGHT...N to NE winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 16 to 24 ft.
.MON...N winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 23 ft.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 25 to 35 kt, diminishing to 20 to 30 kt.
Seas 12 to 17 ft.
.TUE...N to NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.WED...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.WED NIGHT...N to NE winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 10 ft.

$$

.Forecaster Holley. Ocean Prediction Center.

NWS Tide Predictions:

NOAA Tides and Currents Webpage

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Tidal Information
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
810 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

NCZ203-204-205-180000-
Northern Outer Banks-Ocracoke Island-Hatteras Island-
810 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

Tides for Duck Pier:

High tide 1211 AM Saturday.
Low tide 611 AM Saturday.
High tide 1235 PM Saturday.
Low tide 717 PM Saturday.

Tides for Oregon Inlet:

High tide 1233 AM Saturday.
Low tide 629 AM Saturday.
High tide 1245 PM Saturday.
Low tide 718 PM Saturday.

Tides for the Pamlico Sound near Rodanthe:

Low tide 859 PM.
High tide 253 AM Saturday.
Low tide 1008 AM Saturday.
High tide 325 PM Saturday.

Tides for Hatteras Inlet:

High tide 1218 AM Saturday.
Low tide 611 AM Saturday.
High tide 1253 PM Saturday.
Low tide 742 PM Saturday.

Tides for Ocracoke Inlet:

High tide 1219 AM Saturday.
Low tide 609 AM Saturday.
High tide 1254 PM Saturday.
Low tide 740 PM Saturday.

Area Water Temperatures:
Jennettes Pier...69.
Oregon Inlet Marina...73.
Rodanthe Pier...72.
Avon Pier...74.

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NCZ195-196-199-180000-
West Carteret-East Carteret-Coastal Onslow-
810 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

Tides for Bardens Inlet:

High tide 1202 AM Saturday.
Low tide 550 AM Saturday.
High tide 1231 PM Saturday.
Low tide 657 PM Saturday.

Tides for the Harkers Island Bridge:

Low tide 902 PM.
High tide 218 AM Saturday.
Low tide 829 AM Saturday.
High tide 253 PM Saturday.

Tides for Beaufort Inlet:

High tide 1217 AM Saturday.
Low tide 609 AM Saturday.
High tide 1252 PM Saturday.
Low tide 740 PM Saturday.

Tides for the Newport River:

High tide 113 AM Saturday.
Low tide 711 AM Saturday.
High tide 148 PM Saturday.
Low tide 842 PM Saturday.

Tides for Bogue Inlet:

High tide 1223 AM Saturday.
Low tide 613 AM Saturday.
High tide 1258 PM Saturday.
Low tide 744 PM Saturday.

Tides for Swansboro:

Low tide 841 PM.
High tide 156 AM Saturday.
Low tide 817 AM Saturday.
High tide 246 PM Saturday.

Area Water Temperatures:
Beaufort...77.
Oceanana Pier...75.
Bogue Inlet Pier...76.

$$