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WHUS72 KMHX 181145
MWWMHX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
745 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

AMZ137-182345-
/O.CAN.KMHX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-261019T0200Z/
/O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0089.000000T0000Z-261020T2200Z/
Neuse and Bay Rivers-
745 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt and rough waters.

* WHERE...Neuse and Bay Rivers.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AMZ156-158-188-182345-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-261020T1200Z/
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-
745 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 8 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.

&&

$$

AMZ152-154-182345-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-261022T0000Z/
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-
745 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ150-182345-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-261022T0000Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
745 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas
10 to 15 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ135-182345-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-261022T0000Z/
Pamlico Sound-
745 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Pamlico Sound.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ231-182345-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-261022T0000Z/
Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
745 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
extremely rough waters.

* WHERE...Croatan and Roanoke Sounds.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ131-230-182345-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-261020T1200Z/
Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-
745 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Albemarle Sound and Alligator River.

* WHEN...Until 8 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.

&&

$$

AMZ180-182345-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-261022T0000Z/
Waters from Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC from 20 to
60 NM-
745 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas
15 to 20 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ182-184-186-182345-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-261022T0000Z/
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-
Waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC from 20 to 60 NM-
745 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas
17 to 22 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ136-182345-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0089.000000T0000Z-261020T1000Z/
Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-
745 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt and rough waters.

* WHERE...Pamlico and Pungo Rivers.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

213
FZUS52 KMHX 181540
CWFMHX

Coastal Waters Forecast for North Carolina
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1140 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 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

AMZ100-190445-
1140 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

.Synopsis for Eastern North Carolina coastal waters...
Very dangerous marine conditions are expected to continue into
the work week as a low pressure system deepens and lingers
offshore. Confidence is still low on the end time of the hazardous
conditions.

$$

AMZ230-190445-
Albemarle Sound-
1140 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

.REST OF TODAY...NE winds around 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.
Waves 2 to 4 ft.
.TONIGHT...NE winds 20 to 30 kt. Waves 2 to 4 ft.
.MON...N winds 25 to 35 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft. A slight chance of
showers.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 25 to 35 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft. A slight
chance of showers in the evening.
.TUE...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft.
.WED...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Waves 2 to 4 ft.
.THU...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Waves around 2 ft.

$$

AMZ131-190445-
Alligator River-
1140 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

.REST OF TODAY...NE winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.
Waves rough.
.TONIGHT...NE winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Waves
rough.
.MON...N 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. A slight chance of showers in the
morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon.
.MON 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 showers in the evening.
.TUE...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Waves rough.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Waves
choppy.
.WED...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Waves rough.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Waves rough.
.THU...N winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt in the
afternoon. Waves rough, diminishing to choppy in the afternoon.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves choppy.

$$

AMZ231-190445-
Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
1140 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...NE winds around 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.
Waves rough.
.TONIGHT...NE winds 25 to 30 kt. Waves very rough.
.MON...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Waves very
rough. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance
of showers in the afternoon.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Waves
very rough. A chance of showers.
.TUE...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Waves very
rough. A slight chance of showers in the morning.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds around 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Waves
rough.
.WED...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Waves very rough.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Waves rough.
.THU...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Waves very rough.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Waves very rough.

$$

AMZ135-190445-
Pamlico Sound-
1140 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...NE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt.
Waves 3 to 5 ft.
.TONIGHT...NE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Waves
3 to 5 ft.
.MON...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Waves 3 to
5 ft. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of
showers in the afternoon.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Waves
3 to 5 ft. A chance of showers, mainly in the evening.
.TUE...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Waves 3 to
4 ft. A slight chance of showers in the morning.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Waves
3 to 4 ft.
.WED...N winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt in the
afternoon. Waves 3 to 4 ft. A chance of showers.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Waves 3 to 4 ft.
.THU...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Waves 2 to 4 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft.

$$

AMZ136-190445-
Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-
1140 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

.REST OF TODAY...NE winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.
Waves choppy.
.TONIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Waves
choppy.
.MON...N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Waves choppy.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt in the
evening. Waves choppy.
.TUE...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves choppy.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.
.WED...N winds around 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.
.THU...N winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.

$$

AMZ137-190445-
Neuse and Bay Rivers-
1140 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

.REST OF TODAY...NE winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.
Waves rough.
.TONIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Waves
rough.
.MON...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Waves rough.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt
after midnight. Gusts up to 30 kt. Waves rough, diminishing to
choppy after midnight.
.TUE...N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Waves choppy.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Waves
choppy.
.WED...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves choppy.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves choppy.
.THU...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.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.

$$

AMZ150-190445-
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
1140 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...NE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.
Seas 12 to 14 ft, except 10 to 12 ft near shore. Wave Detail: NE
14 ft at 11 seconds.
.TONIGHT...NE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 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.
.MON...N winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 13 to
16 ft, except 11 to 14 ft near shore. Wave Detail: NE 16 ft at
12 seconds and N 2 ft at 4 seconds. A slight chance of showers in
the morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas
12 to 16 ft, except 10 to 14 ft near shore. Wave Detail: NE 16 ft
at 12 seconds and N 7 ft at 7 seconds. A chance of showers.
.TUE...N winds around 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 11 to
14 ft, except 9 to 12 ft near shore. Wave Detail: NE 14 ft at
12 seconds and N 7 ft at 7 seconds. A slight chance of showers.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds around 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas
11 to 13 ft, except 9 to 12 ft near shore. Wave Detail: NE 13 ft
at 11 seconds and N 2 ft at 4 seconds.
.WED...N winds around 30 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft. A chance of
showers.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft. A chance of
showers.
.THU...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft, subsiding to 8 to
11 ft in the afternoon. A chance of showers in the morning.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt
after midnight. Seas 7 to 10 ft.

$$

AMZ180-190445-
Waters from Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC from 20 to
60 NM-
1140 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...NE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.
Seas 13 to 17 ft.
.TONIGHT...NE winds around 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas
14 to 18 ft. A slight chance of showers after midnight.
.MON...N winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 15 to
20 ft. A chance of showers.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas
14 to 19 ft. A slight chance of tstms. A chance of showers.
.TUE...N winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 13 to
17 ft. A chance of showers.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds around 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas
13 to 17 ft. A chance of showers.
.WED...N winds around 30 kt. Seas 13 to 18 ft. A chance of
showers.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 13 to 18 ft. A chance of
showers.
.THU...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 16 ft. A chance of
showers.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt
after midnight. Seas 9 to 13 ft.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ152-190445-
S of Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC out 20 nm-
1140 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...NE winds around 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt.
Seas 11 to 15 ft. Wave Detail: NE 15 ft at 12 seconds and NW 1 ft
at 5 seconds.
.TONIGHT...NE winds around 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas
12 to 16 ft. Wave Detail: NE 16 ft at 14 seconds and NW 1 ft at
5 seconds.
.MON...N winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 12 to
17 ft. Wave Detail: NE 17 ft at 14 seconds and N 3 ft at
5 seconds. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers
likely in the afternoon.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas
12 to 16 ft. Wave Detail: NE 16 ft at 13 seconds and N 3 ft at
5 seconds. A chance of showers.
.TUE...N winds around 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 10 to
14 ft. Wave Detail: NE 14 ft at 12 seconds and NW 3 ft at
4 seconds. A chance of showers, mainly in the morning.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds around 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas
10 to 14 ft. Wave Detail: NE 14 ft at 12 seconds and N 3 ft at
4 seconds.
.WED...N winds around 30 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft. A chance of
showers.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft. A chance of
showers.
.THU...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft. A chance of showers.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt
after midnight. Seas 8 to 11 ft.

$$

AMZ182-190445-
Waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC from 20 to 60 NM-
1140 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...NE winds around 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt.
Seas 15 to 20 ft. A chance of showers.
.TONIGHT...NE winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas
17 to 22 ft. A chance of showers. A slight chance of tstms after
midnight.
.MON...N winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 17 to
22 ft. Showers likely with a slight chance of tstms.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas
15 to 20 ft. A slight chance of tstms. Showers likely, mainly in
the evening.
.TUE...N winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 13 to
17 ft. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in
the afternoon.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds around 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas
14 to 17 ft. A chance of showers.
.WED...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 14 to 18 ft. A chance of
showers.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 14 to 19 ft. A chance of
showers.
.THU...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 16 ft. A chance of
showers.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft, subsiding to
9 to 12 ft after midnight. A chance of showers in the evening.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ154-190445-
S of Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC out 20 nm
including the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary-
1140 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...NE winds around 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt.
Seas 11 to 15 ft. Wave Detail: NE 15 ft at 13 seconds and N 1 ft
at 5 seconds. A slight chance of showers late this morning.
.TONIGHT...NE winds around 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas
12 to 16 ft. Wave Detail: NE 16 ft at 14 seconds and N 1 ft at
5 seconds. A slight chance of showers after midnight.
.MON...N winds 30 to 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
6 seconds. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers
likely in the afternoon.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 30 to 35 kt, diminishing to 25 to 30 kt
after midnight. Gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 11 to 15 ft, subsiding to
9 to 13 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: NE 15 ft at 13 seconds
and N 4 ft at 6 seconds, becoming NE 13 ft at 13 seconds and N
5 ft at 5 seconds. Showers likely, mainly in the evening.
.TUE...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 9 to
12 ft. Wave Detail: NE 12 ft at 12 seconds and N 6 ft at
5 seconds. A slight chance of showers.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds around 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas
8 to 11 ft. Wave Detail: NE 11 ft at 12 seconds and NW 5 ft at
5 seconds.
.WED...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft. A chance of showers
in the afternoon.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt
after midnight. Seas 8 to 11 ft. A chance of showers in the
evening.
.THU...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt
after midnight. Seas 6 to 9 ft.

$$

AMZ184-190445-
Waters from Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC from 20 to 60 NM-
1140 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...NE winds around 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt.
Seas 16 to 20 ft. A chance of showers late this morning, then
showers likely with a slight chance of tstms this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...NE winds around 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas
18 to 22 ft. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers
likely with a slight chance of tstms after midnight.
.MON...N winds around 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 18 to
22 ft. A slight chance of tstms. Showers.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas
16 to 21 ft, subsiding to 14 to 19 ft after midnight. A slight
chance of tstms. Showers likely, mainly in the evening.
.TUE...N winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 13 to
17 ft. A chance of showers with a slight chance of tstms in the
morning, then showers likely in the afternoon.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds around 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas
13 to 17 ft. A chance of showers.
.WED...N winds around 30 kt. Seas 13 to 18 ft. A chance of
showers.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 13 to 18 ft. A chance of
showers.
.THU...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 16 ft. A chance of
showers.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft, subsiding to
9 to 12 ft after midnight. A chance of showers in the evening.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ156-190445-
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
1140 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

.REST OF TODAY...NE winds around 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt.
Seas 6 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: NE 9 ft at 13 seconds and NW 2 ft at
5 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers very rough. A slight chance
of showers late this morning.
.TONIGHT...NE winds around 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas
7 to 10 ft. Wave Detail: NE 10 ft at 14 seconds and N 2 ft at
5 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers very rough. A slight chance
of showers after midnight.
.MON...N winds around 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 7 to
10 ft. Wave Detail: NE 10 ft at 14 seconds and N 3 ft at
5 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers very rough. A slight chance
of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers in the
afternoon.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas
6 to 9 ft, subsiding to 5 to 7 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: NE
9 ft at 14 seconds and N 4 ft at 5 seconds, becoming NE 7 ft at
13 seconds and NW 3 ft at 5 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers
very rough. A chance of showers in the evening.
.TUE...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to
7 ft. Wave Detail: NE 7 ft at 13 seconds and NW 5 ft at
5 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers rough.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas
4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NE 6 ft at 12 seconds and NW 4 ft at
5 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers very rough.
.WED...N winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers very rough,
diminishing to rough in the afternoon.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Adjacent sounds
and rivers rough.
.THU...N winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers rough,
diminishing to choppy in the afternoon.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Adjacent sounds
and rivers choppy.

$$

AMZ186-190445-
Waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC from 20 to 60 NM-
1140 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...NE winds around 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt.
Seas 14 to 19 ft. A chance of showers with a slight chance of
tstms.
.TONIGHT...N winds around 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas
16 to 21 ft. A chance of showers. A slight chance of tstms after
midnight.
.MON...N winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 16 to
21 ft. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely
with a slight chance of tstms in the afternoon.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 30 to 35 kt, diminishing to 25 to 30 kt
after midnight. Gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 14 to 19 ft, subsiding to
12 to 17 ft after midnight. A slight chance of tstms. Showers
likely, mainly in the evening.
.TUE...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 11 to
15 ft. A chance of showers.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds around 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas
11 to 15 ft. A chance of showers.
.WED...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 15 ft. A chance of
showers.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt
after midnight. Seas 11 to 15 ft. A chance of showers.
.THU...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft. A chance of
showers.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt
after midnight. Seas 9 to 12 ft.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

AMZ158-190445-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
1140 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

.REST OF TODAY...NE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.
Seas 8 to 11 ft, except 4 to 6 ft near shore. Wave Detail: NE
10 ft at 9 seconds and N 3 ft at 5 seconds. Adjacent sounds and
rivers very rough.
.TONIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 8 to
11 ft, except 5 to 7 ft near shore. Wave Detail: NE 11 ft at
13 seconds and N 4 ft at 5 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers
very rough.
.MON...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 8 to
11 ft, except 4 to 6 ft near shore. Wave Detail: NE 11 ft at
14 seconds and N 6 ft at 6 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers
very rough.
.MON 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 4 to
6 ft near shore. Wave Detail: NE 10 ft at 15 seconds and N 6 ft
at 6 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers very rough, diminishing
to rough after midnight. A slight chance of showers in the
evening.
.TUE...N winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 5 to 8 ft, except 3 to 5 ft near shore. Wave
Detail: NE 7 ft at 15 seconds and NW 5 ft at 5 seconds. Adjacent
sounds and rivers rough, diminishing to choppy in the afternoon.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas
5 to 7 ft, except 2 to 4 ft near shore. Wave Detail: NE 6 ft at
12 seconds and N 4 ft at 5 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers
rough.
.WED...N winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers rough,
diminishing to choppy in the afternoon.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Adjacent sounds
and rivers choppy.
.THU...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Adjacent sounds and
rivers choppy.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Adjacent sounds
and rivers a moderate chop.

$$

AMZ188-190445-
Waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City NC from 20 to 60 NM-
1140 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

.REST OF TODAY...NE winds around 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt.
Seas 13 to 18 ft. A slight chance of tstms. A chance of showers
late this morning, then a slight chance of showers late.
.TONIGHT...N winds around 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas
13 to 18 ft. A chance of showers.
.MON...N winds around 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 13 to
18 ft. A chance of showers.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt,
diminishing to 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt after midnight.
Seas 12 to 17 ft, subsiding to 11 to 15 ft after midnight. A
chance of showers in the evening.
.TUE...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 9 to
13 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas
9 to 12 ft.
.WED...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft.
.THU...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt
after midnight. Seas 6 to 9 ft.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

351
FZNT22 KWBC 181428
OFFNT2

Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
1028 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 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.

ANZ899-190230-
1028 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

.SYNOPSIS FOR MID ATLC WATERS...An organizing low pressure system
will linger offshore near the SE today into Mon while
strengthening. The low will then move slowly N into the central
waters late Mon, then meander over the area Mon night into Thu.
The low will finally move E and NE away from the waters Thu
night. All mariners should monitor subsequent forecasts for the
potential of widespread hazardous to dangerous conditions tonight
into at least the middle of the week, and execute avoidance
plans.

$$

ANZ820-190230-
Hudson Canyon to Baltimore Canyon to 1000 FM-
1028 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...GALE WARNING...

.TODAY...NE winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.TONIGHT...NE winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 14 ft.
.MON...NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft. Chance of rain,
then periods of rain.
.MON NIGHT...N to NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 17 ft. Rain
likely, then a chance of rain.
.TUE...N winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 16 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...N to NE winds 35 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 17 ft.
.WED...N to NE winds 35 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 18 ft.
.WED NIGHT...N to NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 17 ft.
.THU...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 9 ft.

$$

ANZ915-190230-
Between 1000FM and 38.5 N west of 69 W-
1028 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...GALE WARNING...

.TODAY...NE winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 14 ft.
.TONIGHT...NE winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 16 ft. Chance of rain
overnight.
.MON...NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft. Rain. Isolated
tstms.
.MON NIGHT...NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 18 ft. Rain.
Isolated tstms.
.TUE...NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 18 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 16 to 21 ft.
.WED...NE winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 17 to 21 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 30 to 40 kt, becoming N 25 to 35 kt. Seas
14 to 19 ft.
.THU...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 15 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.

$$

ANZ920-190230-
Baltimore Canyon to 69W east of 1000 FM and south of 38.5N to
250 NM offshore-
1028 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

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

.TODAY...NE winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft. Chance of rain.
.TONIGHT...NE winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 13 to 22 ft. Rain.
.MON...NE winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 14 to 23 ft. Rain. Isolated
tstms.
.MON NIGHT...N to NE winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft. Rain.
Scattered tstms.
.TUE...N to NE winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 13 to 20 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 35 to 45 kt, increasing to 40 to 50 kt.
Seas 14 to 24 ft.
.WED...N winds 40 to 50 kt. Seas 15 to 24 ft.
.WED NIGHT...N to NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 21 ft.
.THU...N winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 13 ft.

$$

ANZ905-190230-
East of 69W to the Hague Line between 1000 FM and 39N-
1028 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...GALE WARNING...

.TODAY...NE winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 7 to 13 ft. Slight chance of
rain.
.TONIGHT...E to NE winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft. Chance of
rain.
.MON...E to NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 11 to 18 ft. Rain.
Isolated tstms.
.MON NIGHT...E to NE winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 15 ft. Rain.
Scattered tstms.
.TUE...NE winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt. Seas
9 to 16 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.WED...NE winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 13 to 18 ft.
.WED NIGHT...E to NE winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming E to SE 10 to
20 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft.
.THU...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 13 ft.

$$

ANZ910-190230-
East of 69W and south of 39N to 250 NM offshore-
1028 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...GALE WARNING...

.TODAY...NE winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 12 to 19 ft. Chance of rain,
then rain likely.
.TONIGHT...E to NE winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 13 to 22 ft. Periods
of rain. Scattered tstms.
.MON...E to NE winds 30 to 40 kt, diminishing to 20 to 30 kt.
Seas 13 to 22 ft. Rain. Isolated tstms.
.MON NIGHT...S to SE winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 11 to 15 ft. Rain.
Scattered tstms.
.TUE...S to SE winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming E to NE 20 to 30 kt.
Seas 10 to 15 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...E to NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.WED...E to NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 18 ft.
.WED NIGHT...E to NE winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming E to SE 10 to
20 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.
.THU...N winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt. Seas
10 to 15 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 25 to 35 kt, diminishing to 20 to 30 kt.
Seas 11 to 14 ft.

$$

ANZ825-190230-
Baltimore Canyon to Cape Charles Light to 100 NM offshore-
1028 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...GALE WARNING...

.TODAY...NE winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 17 ft.
.TONIGHT...NE winds 30 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 17 ft. Chance of
rain.
.MON...NE winds 35 to 40 kt, becoming N. Seas 14 to 19 ft.
Chance of rain, then rain likely.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 35 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 19 ft. Rain
likely.
.TUE...N winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 18 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 30 to 35 kt. Seas 14 to 18 ft.
.WED...N winds 30 to 35 kt. Seas 14 to 19 ft.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 30 to 35 kt. Seas 13 to 19 ft.
.THU...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 11 ft.

$$

ANZ828-190230-
Cape Charles Light to Currituck Beach Light to 100 NM offshore-
1028 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...GALE WARNING...

.TODAY...NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 20 ft. Chance of rain,
then rain likely.
.TONIGHT...NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 21 ft. Rain likely.
.MON...N winds 35 to 40 kt. Seas 16 to 22 ft. Rain.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 35 to 40 kt. Seas 16 to 21 ft. Rain likely.
.TUE...N winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 19 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 30 to 35 kt. Seas 14 to 19 ft.
.WED...N winds 30 to 35 kt. Seas 15 to 19 ft.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 30 to 35 kt. Seas 13 to 20 ft.
.THU...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 16 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.

$$

ANZ925-190230-
Baltimore Canyon to Hatteras Canyon between 100 NM and 250 NM
offshore-
1028 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...STORM WARNING...

.TODAY...NE winds 35 to 45 kt, becoming 35 to 50 kt. Seas 13 to
23 ft. Rain. Isolated tstms.
.TONIGHT...NE winds 40 to 50 kt, diminishing to 35 to 45 kt.
Seas 14 to 24 ft. Rain. Scattered tstms.
.MON...N to NE winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 13 to 22 ft. Rain.
Isolated tstms.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 12 to 21 ft. Rain.
Scattered tstms.
.TUE...N winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft.
.WED...N winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 15 to 24 ft.
.WED NIGHT...N to NW winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft.
.THU...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 20 to 30 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt.
Seas 7 to 13 ft.

$$

ANZ830-190230-
Currituck Beach Light to Cape Hatteras to 100 NM offshore-
1028 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...GALE WARNING...

.TODAY...NE winds 35 to 40 kt. Seas 19 to 21 ft. Periods of
rain.
.TONIGHT...N to NE winds 35 to 40 kt. Seas 19 to 22 ft. Periods
of rain.
.MON...N winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 20 to 22 ft. Periods of rain.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 35 to 40 kt. Seas 16 to 21 ft. Rain likely.
.TUE...N winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 16 to 19 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 30 to 35 kt, diminishing to 25 to 30 kt.
Seas 15 to 19 ft.
.WED...N winds 25 to 30 kt, increasing to 30 to 35 kt. Seas
15 to 19 ft.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 30 to 35 kt, diminishing to 25 to 30 kt.
Seas 15 to 20 ft.
.THU...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 16 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft.

$$

ANZ833-190230-
Cape Hatteras to Cape Fear to 100 NM Offshore.-
1028 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...GALE WARNING...

.TODAY...NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 20 to 22 ft. Periods of
rain.
.TONIGHT...N to NE winds 35 to 40 kt. Seas 21 to 22 ft. Periods
of rain.
.MON...N winds 35 to 40 kt. Seas 20 to 22 ft. Periods of rain.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 20 ft. Rain likely.
.TUE...N winds 25 to 30 kt, becoming 25 to 35 kt. Seas 13 to
17 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming 25 to 30 kt. Seas
14 to 17 ft.
.WED...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 13 to 17 ft.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 13 to 17 ft.
.THU...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 11 to 15 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft.

$$

ANZ930-190230-
Hatteras Canyon to Cape Fear between 100 NM and 250 NM offshore-
1028 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...STORM WARNING...

.TODAY...N to NE winds 35 to 45 kt, becoming N 40 to 50 kt. Seas
17 to 24 ft. Rain. Isolated tstms.
.TONIGHT...N winds 40 to 50 kt, diminishing to 35 to 45 kt. Seas
17 to 25 ft. Rain. Isolated tstms.
.MON...N to NW winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 13 to 23 ft. Rain.
Isolated tstms.
.MON NIGHT...N to NW winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft. Rain
likely.
.TUE...N to NW winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 19 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 25 to 35 kt, diminishing to 20 to 30 kt.
Seas 12 to 19 ft.
.WED...N winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt. Seas
12 to 20 ft.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming N to NW 20 to 30 kt.
Seas 13 to 20 ft.
.THU...N to NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 11 to 16 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.

$$

ANZ835-190230-
Cape Fear to 31N to 1000 FM-
1028 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...GALE WARNING...

.TODAY...N to NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 21 ft. Periods of
rain.
.TONIGHT...N to NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 22 ft. Rain
likely, then a chance of rain.
.MON...N winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 13 to 22 ft. Chance of rain.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft. Chance of
rain.
.TUE...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...N to NE winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 16 ft.
.WED...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.
.THU...N winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 8 to 14 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N to NE winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming NE 10 to 15 kt.
Seas 6 to 11 ft.

$$

ANZ935-190230-
Cape Fear to 31N east of 1000 FM to 250 NM offshore-
1028 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...GALE WARNING...

.TODAY...N winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 15 to 23 ft. Periods of
rain. Isolated tstms.
.TONIGHT...N winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 24 ft. Periods of
rain. Isolated tstms.
.MON...N winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 15 to 21 ft. Periods of rain.
.MON NIGHT...N to NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 19 ft. Chance
of rain.
.TUE...N to NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.
.WED...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.
.THU...N winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 7 to 11 ft.

$$

.Forecaster Figurskey. Ocean Prediction Center.

NWS Tide Predictions:

NOAA Tides and Currents Webpage

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SOUS42 KMHX 181710
TIDMHX

Tidal Information
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
110 PM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

NCZ203-204-205-191700-
Northern Outer Banks-Ocracoke Island-Hatteras Island-
110 PM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

Tides for Duck Pier:

High tide 128 PM.
Low tide 813 PM.
High tide 204 AM Monday.
Low tide 805 AM Monday.

Tides for Oregon Inlet:

High tide 139 PM.
Low tide 807 PM.
High tide 241 AM Monday.
Low tide 811 AM Monday.

Tides for the Pamlico Sound near Rodanthe:

High tide 447 PM.
Low tide 1014 PM.
High tide 537 AM Monday.
Low tide 1226 PM Monday.

Tides for Hatteras Inlet:

High tide 152 PM.
Low tide 841 PM.
High tide 220 AM Monday.
Low tide 816 AM Monday.

Tides for Ocracoke Inlet:

High tide 153 PM.
Low tide 839 PM.
High tide 221 AM Monday.
Low tide 814 AM Monday.

Area Water Temperatures:
Oregon Inlet Marina...62.
Avon Pier...68.

$$

NCZ195-196-199-191700-
West Carteret-East Carteret-Coastal Onslow-
110 PM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

Tides for Bardens Inlet:

High tide 121 PM.
Low tide 803 PM.
High tide 147 AM Monday.
Low tide 758 AM Monday.

Tides for the Harkers Island Bridge:

High tide 352 PM.
Low tide 1059 PM.
High tide 420 AM Monday.
Low tide 1034 AM Monday.

Tides for Beaufort Inlet:

High tide 151 PM.
Low tide 839 PM.
High tide 219 AM Monday.
Low tide 814 AM Monday.

Tides for the Newport River:

High tide 247 PM.
Low tide 941 PM.
High tide 315 AM Monday.
Low tide 916 AM Monday.

Tides for Bogue Inlet:

High tide 157 PM.
Low tide 843 PM.
High tide 225 AM Monday.
Low tide 818 AM Monday.

Tides for Swansboro:

High tide 339 PM.
Low tide 1021 PM.
High tide 343 AM Monday.
Low tide 1012 AM Monday.

Area Water Temperatures:
Beaufort...68.
Bogue Inlet Pier...74.

$$