Gale Warning
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
1103 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
West central North Atlantic continental shelf and slope waters
beyond 20 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.
ANZ828-170215-
Cape Charles Light to Currituck Beach Light to 100 NM offshore-
1103 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
...GALE WARNING...
.TONIGHT...S to SE winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft. Scattered
showers and tstms with vsby 1 nm or less.
.MON...S winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 8 to 14 ft. Scattered showers
and tstms with vsby 1 nm or less.
.MON NIGHT...S to SW winds 35 to 45 kt, becoming W 20 to 30 kt.
Seas 9 to 15 ft. Scattered showers and tstms with vsby 1 nm or
less.
.TUE...W to NW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...W to NW winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming N to NW. Seas
4 to 8 ft.
.WED...N winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming NE. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds less than 10 kt, increasing to 5 to 15 kt.
Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.THU...N to NE winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.FRI...N winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming variable. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...Variable winds less than 10 kt, becoming S to SW
10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
1103 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
West central North Atlantic continental shelf and slope waters
beyond 20 nm to 250 nm offshore, including south of Georges Bank
from 1000 fm to 250 nm offshore.
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
Locally higher winds and seas can be expected in and near tstms.
ANZ830-170215-
Currituck Beach Light to Cape Hatteras to 100 NM offshore-
1103 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
...GALE WARNING...
.TONIGHT...S winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft. Scattered
showers and tstms with vsby 1 nm or less.
.MON...S winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft. Scattered showers
and tstms with vsby 1 nm or less.
.MON NIGHT...S winds 35 to 45 kt, becoming W to NW 20 to 30 kt.
Seas 9 to 15 ft. Scattered showers and tstms with vsby 1 nm or
less.
.TUE...NW winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming W 10 to 20 kt. Seas 7 to
12 ft. Chance of rain.
.TUE NIGHT...W to NW winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming N to NW. Seas
5 to 9 ft.
.WED...N winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming NE 5 to 10 kt. Seas 5 to
8 ft.
.WED NIGHT...N to NE winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
.THU...N to NE winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 5 to 15 kt, increasing to 10 to 20 kt. Seas
4 to 7 ft.
.FRI...N winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds less than 10 kt, becoming W to SW. Seas
5 to 8 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
1103 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
West central North Atlantic continental shelf and slope waters
beyond 20 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.
ANZ833-170215-
Cape Hatteras to Cape Fear to 100 NM Offshore.-
1103 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
...GALE WARNING...
.TONIGHT...S winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft. Scattered
showers and tstms.
.MON...S winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft. Scattered showers
and tstms.
.MON NIGHT...S winds 35 to 45 kt, becoming W to NW 20 to 30 kt.
Seas 9 to 15 ft. Scattered showers and tstms.
.TUE...NW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming W. Seas 7 to 12 ft. Chance
of rain.
.TUE NIGHT...NW winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming N 15 to 20 kt. Seas
5 to 9 ft.
.WED...N winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming N to NE 10 to 15 kt. Seas
4 to 8 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming N. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
.THU...N winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 5 to 15 kt, increasing to 10 to 20 kt. Seas
4 to 7 ft.
.FRI...N winds 10 to 20 kt, diminishing to 5 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to
8 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming NW. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
802 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
AMZ250-252-160815-
/O.EXT.KILM.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-260316T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.GL.W.0005.260316T1400Z-260317T0400Z/
Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out
20 nm-
802 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT
MONDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Gale Warning,
southwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7
to 10 ft expected.
* WHERE...Southeast North Carolina coastal waters.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM EDT Monday.
For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM Monday to midnight EDT Monday
night.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
737 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
AMZ135-161145-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0016.260316T1800Z-260317T0600Z/
Pamlico Sound-
737 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM MONDAY TO 2 AM EDT
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with occasional gusts up to
35 kt and very rough waters expected.
* WHERE...Pamlico Sound.
* WHEN...From 2 PM Monday to 2 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
737 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
AMZ150-161145-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-260316T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0016.260316T1800Z-260317T0300Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
737 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 11 PM EDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. For the Gale
Warning, south winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
seas 6 to 9 ft expected.
* WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Monday.
For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM to 11 PM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
737 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
AMZ152-154-161145-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-260316T1000Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0016.260316T1000Z-260317T0600Z/
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-
737 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO 2 AM EDT
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. For the Gale
Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
seas 7 to 12 ft expected.
* WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Ocracoke Inlet.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Monday.
For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Monday to 2 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
737 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
AMZ156-158-161145-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-260316T1400Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0016.260316T1400Z-260317T0800Z/
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
737 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT
MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO 4 AM EDT
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. For the Gale
Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt
and seas 7 to 12 ft expected.
* WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM EDT Monday.
For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM Monday to 4 AM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
712 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
ANZ656-658-160715-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-260316T1700Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0012.260316T1700Z-260317T0500Z/
Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-
North Carolina border out to 20 nm-
Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out
20 nm-
712 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM MONDAY TO 1 AM EDT
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25
kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Gale
Warning, south winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
seas 6 to 9 ft expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-
North Carolina border out to 20 nm and Coastal waters from NC
VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EDT Monday.
For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM Monday to 1 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.
&&
$$
High Surf Advisory
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
155 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
NCZ196-204-205-160730-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SU.Y.0003.260316T0000Z-260317T0600Z/
East Carteret-Ocracoke Island-Hatteras Island-
155 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
2 AM EDT TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet expected in the
surf zone.
* WHERE...The beaches from Oregon Inlet to Cape Lookout.
* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tonight, beaches at risk to southeasterly
wave directions will be the most impacted. Monday, beaches at
risk to southerly wave directions will be the most impacted.
Vulnerable locations along immediate coast may experience
localized ocean overwash.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
&&
$$
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
802 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
AMZ250-252-160815-
/O.EXT.KILM.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-260316T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.GL.W.0005.260316T1400Z-260317T0400Z/
Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out
20 nm-
802 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT
MONDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Gale Warning,
southwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7
to 10 ft expected.
* WHERE...Southeast North Carolina coastal waters.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM EDT Monday.
For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM Monday to midnight EDT Monday
night.
* 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
737 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
AMZ131-230-231-161145-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0031.260316T1400Z-260317T1200Z/
Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
737 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO 8 AM
EDT TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
rough waters expected.
* WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the
Alligator River.
* WHEN...From 10 AM Monday to 8 AM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
737 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
AMZ136-137-161145-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0031.260316T1400Z-260317T1200Z/
Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-Neuse and Bay Rivers-
737 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO 8 AM
EDT TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
rough waters expected.
* WHERE...Pamlico, Pungo, Neuse, and Bay Rivers.
* WHEN...From 10 AM Monday to 8 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
737 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
AMZ150-161145-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-260316T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0016.260316T1800Z-260317T0300Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
737 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 11 PM EDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. For the Gale
Warning, south winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
seas 6 to 9 ft expected.
* WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Monday.
For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM to 11 PM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
737 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
AMZ152-154-161145-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-260316T1000Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0016.260316T1000Z-260317T0600Z/
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-
737 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO 2 AM EDT
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. For the Gale
Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
seas 7 to 12 ft expected.
* WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Ocracoke Inlet.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Monday.
For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Monday to 2 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
737 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
AMZ156-158-161145-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-260316T1400Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0016.260316T1400Z-260317T0800Z/
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
737 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT
MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO 4 AM EDT
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. For the Gale
Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt
and seas 7 to 12 ft expected.
* WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM EDT Monday.
For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM Monday to 4 AM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
712 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
ANZ633-160715-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-260317T1000Z/
Currituck Sound-
712 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt,
becoming south 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt Monday, before
becoming west 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt Monday night.
Waves 2 to 3 ft expected.
* WHERE...Currituck Sound.
* 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
712 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
ANZ656-658-160715-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-260316T1700Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0012.260316T1700Z-260317T0500Z/
Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-
North Carolina border out to 20 nm-
Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out
20 nm-
712 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM MONDAY TO 1 AM EDT
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25
kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Gale
Warning, south winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
seas 6 to 9 ft expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-
North Carolina border out to 20 nm and Coastal waters from NC
VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EDT Monday.
For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM Monday to 1 AM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
132 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
NCZ196-204-205-160815-
/O.NEW.KMHX.WI.Y.0007.260316T1800Z-260317T0300Z/
East Carteret-Ocracoke Island-Hatteras Island-
Including the cities of Avon, Buxton, Beaufort, Hatteras Village,
Cedar Island, Harkers Island, Sea Level, Rodanthe, Ocracoke, and
Frisco
132 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 11 PM EDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.
* WHERE...East Carteret County, and Hatteras Island and Ocracoke
Island.
* WHEN...From 2 PM to 11 PM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
&&
$$
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
853 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
NCZ029-044>047-079>081-090>092-094-193>195-198-199-203-170100-
Martin-Pitt-Washington-Tyrrell-Mainland Dare-Greene-Beaufort-
Mainland Hyde-Duplin-Lenoir-Jones-Pamlico-Northern Craven-
Southern Craven-West Carteret-Inland Onslow-Coastal Onslow-
Northern Outer Banks-
853 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
A warm front lifting through the area this evening will lead to an
environment capable of producing strong to marginally severe
thunderstorms. Greatest threat for these storms will be damaging wind
gusts and isolated tornadoes.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.
A strong cold front will move through the region late Monday. This
system has the potential to produce strong to severe thunderstorms
through the day Monday. The greatest threat for these thunderstorms
will be damaging winds gusts, strong tornadoes, and small hail.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
853 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
NCZ196-204-205-170100-
East Carteret-Ocracoke Island-Hatteras Island-
853 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT TUESDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 11 PM EDT MONDAY...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
High Surf Advisory.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
High Surf Advisory.
Wind Advisory.
A strong cold front will move through the region late Monday. This
system has the potential to produce strong to severe thunderstorms
through the day Monday. The greatest threat for these thunderstorms
will be damaging winds gusts, strong tornadoes, and small hail.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
803 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
AMZ250-252-170015-
Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out 20 nm-
803 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT MONDAY
NIGHT...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the adjacent Coastal Waters.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Small Craft Advisory.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Small Craft Advisory.
Gale Warning.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will likely be needed.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
803 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
NCZ087-096-099-105>110-SCZ017-023-024-032-033-039-054>056-058-059-
170015-
Robeson-Bladen-Columbus-Inland Pender-Coastal Pender-
Inland New Hanover-Coastal New Hanover-Inland Brunswick-
Coastal Brunswick-Marlboro-Darlington-Dillon-Florence-Marion-
Williamsburg-Coastal Horry-Inland Georgetown-Coastal Georgetown-
Central Horry-Northern Horry-
803 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast North Carolina and
northeast South Carolina.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.
Strong to severe thunderstorms with damaging winds, tornadoes and
large hail are possible Monday, late morning through early evening.
Wind gusts even outside of any storms could exceed 45 mph.
Freezing temperatures expected Tuesday night, away from immediate
coast, and, to a lesser degree, Wednesday night.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
407 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
NCZ012>017-030>032-102-VAZ048-060>062-064>069-075>090-092-093-
095>098-509>525-162015-
Northampton-Hertford-Gates-Pasquotank-Camden-Western Currituck-
Bertie-Chowan-Perquimans-Eastern Currituck-Fluvanna-Prince Edward-
Cumberland-Goochland-Caroline-Mecklenburg-Lunenburg-Nottoway-Amelia-
Powhatan-Westmoreland-Richmond-Northumberland-Lancaster-Brunswick-
Dinwiddie-Prince George (including Hopewell and Petersburg)-
Charles City-New Kent-Gloucester-Middlesex-Mathews-Greensville-
Sussex-Surry-James City-Southampton-Isle of Wight-Norfolk/Portsmouth-
Suffolk-Chesapeake-Virginia Beach-Western Louisa-Eastern Louisa-
Western Hanover-Eastern Hanover-Western Chesterfield-
Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights)-
Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond)-Eastern Henrico-
Western King William-Eastern King William-Western King and Queen-
Eastern King and Queen-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-York-Newport News-
Hampton/Poquoson-
407 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast North Carolina,
central Virginia, east central Virginia, eastern Virginia, north
central Virginia, south central Virginia and southeast Virginia.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
A few storms are possible after midnight tonight in the wake of a
warm frontal passage.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.
A strong cold front will cross the region late Monday, bringing a
significant risk for severe thunderstorms, including the potential
for damaging winds and tornadoes, both ahead of the front in the
late morning through mid afternoon, and along the front late in the
afternoon or evening.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will likely be needed Monday.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
335 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
NCZ007>011-021>028-038>043-073>078-083>086-088-089-161945-
Person-Granville-Vance-Warren-Halifax-Forsyth-Guilford-Alamance-
Orange-Durham-Franklin-Nash-Edgecombe-Davidson-Randolph-Chatham-Wake-
Johnston-Wilson-Stanly-Montgomery-Moore-Lee-Harnett-Wayne-Anson-
Richmond-Scotland-Hoke-Cumberland-Sampson-
335 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Scattered thunderstorms may develop this evening and tonight. The
strongest storms could produce localized damaging wind gusts or an
isolated tornado.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.
A strong cold front will sweep across the region Monday. Widespread
thunderstorms are expected with damaging wind gusts likely. A few
tornadoes are possible. The main area of concern is the eastern
Piedmont across the Sandhills and Coastal Plain. Additionally, wind
gusts to around 40 mph will occur throughout the day, even away from
storms.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will be needed Monday.
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