Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
158 AM EDT Sat Aug 2 2025
AMZ131-230-022000-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-250804T0000Z/
Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-
158 AM EDT Sat Aug 2 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
rough waters.
* WHERE...Albemarle Sound and Alligator River.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Persistent low pressure offshore will lead
to an extended period of moderately strong northeasterly winds
through this weekend.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
158 AM EDT Sat Aug 2 2025
AMZ135-022000-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-250804T0000Z/
Pamlico Sound-
158 AM EDT Sat Aug 2 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
very rough waters.
* WHERE...Pamlico Sound.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Persistent low pressure offshore will lead
to an extended period of moderately strong northeasterly winds
through the weekend.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
158 AM EDT Sat Aug 2 2025
AMZ137-022000-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0063.250802T1100Z-250804T0000Z/
Neuse and Bay Rivers-
158 AM EDT Sat Aug 2 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 PM EDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
rough waters expected.
* WHERE...Neuse and Bay Rivers.
* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Persistent low pressure offshore will lead
to an extended period of moderately strong northeasterly winds
through this weekend.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
158 AM EDT Sat Aug 2 2025
AMZ150-022000-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-250805T0600Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
158 AM EDT Sat Aug 2 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
seas 5 to 8 ft.
* WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet.
* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Persistent low pressure offshore will lead
to an extended period of moderately strong northeasterly winds,
and elevated seas, through early next week.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
158 AM EDT Sat Aug 2 2025
AMZ152-154-022000-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-250805T0600Z/
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-
158 AM EDT Sat Aug 2 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
seas 6 to 9 ft.
* WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Ocracoke Inlet.
* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Persistent low pressure offshore will lead
to an extended period of moderately strong northeasterly winds
and elevated seas through early next week.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
158 AM EDT Sat Aug 2 2025
AMZ156-158-022000-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0063.250802T1100Z-250804T1800Z/
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
158 AM EDT Sat Aug 2 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING
TO 2 PM EDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
seas 4 to 7 ft expected.
* WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City.
* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 2 PM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Persistent low pressure offshore will lead
to an extended period of moderately strong northeasterly winds
and elevated seas through early next week.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Martin
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
158 AM EDT Sat Aug 2 2025
AMZ231-022000-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-250804T0000Z/
Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
158 AM EDT Sat Aug 2 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
rough waters.
* WHERE...Croatan and Roanoke Sounds.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Persistent low pressure offshore will lead
to an extended period of moderately strong northeasterly winds
through the weekend.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
922 PM EDT Fri Aug 1 2025
ANZ633-020930-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-250803T1000Z/
Currituck Sound-
922 PM EDT Fri Aug 1 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
waves 2 ft.
* WHERE...Currituck Sound.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
922 PM EDT Fri Aug 1 2025
ANZ658-020930-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0088.000000T0000Z-250803T1000Z/
Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out
20 nm-
922 PM EDT Fri Aug 1 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas 6 to 8 ft.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach
Light NC out 20 nm.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Beach Hazards Statement
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
142 AM EDT Sat Aug 2 2025
NCZ106-108-030000-
/O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0021.250802T1000Z-250803T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
142 AM EDT Sat Aug 2 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT this morning through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers
into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas.
It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to
return to shore.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with
lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may
be swept into.
&&
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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
757 PM EDT Fri Aug 1 2025
MDZ025-NCZ102-VAZ098>100-020800-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.BH.S.0006.250802T1200Z-250803T0000Z/
Maryland Beaches-Eastern Currituck-Virginia Beach-Accomack-
Northampton-
757 PM EDT Fri Aug 1 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Large breaking waves and strong longshore currents will
result in dangerous surf zone conditions.
* WHERE...In Maryland, the Maryland Beaches. In North Carolina,
Eastern Currituck County. In Virginia, Virginia Beach, and
Accomack and Northampton Counties.
* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...Breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet will result in rough
surf conditions and a high risk of rip currents.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
&&
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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
756 PM EDT Fri Aug 1 2025
NCZ196-204-021200-
/O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0043.250802T1000Z-250803T0000Z/
East Carteret-Ocracoke Island-
756 PM EDT Fri Aug 1 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Strong longshore currents in the surf zone.
* WHERE...The beaches south of Cape Hatteras, Ocracoke Island and
Core Banks beaches.
* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Saturday through Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong longshore currents will create dangerous
swimming conditions.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip
currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas. In many
cases, the longshore current is strong enough to prevent swimmers
from being able to keep their feet on the bottom making it
difficult to return to shore.
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
756 PM EDT Fri Aug 1 2025
NCZ203-205-021200-
/O.NEW.KMHX.BH.S.0043.250802T1000Z-250803T0000Z/
Northern Outer Banks-Hatteras Island-
756 PM EDT Fri Aug 1 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves expected,
and strong longshore currents in the surf zone.
* WHERE...The beaches north of Cape Hatteras.
* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Saturday through Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water. Dangerous shore break can throw
a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck
and back injuries. Strong longshore currents will create
dangerous swimming conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip
currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,
which will occur around 8 AM Sat.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain
calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired,
float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to
escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
Shore break occurs when waves break directly on the beach. It is
extremely important to protect your head and neck whenever you
are in breaking waves by keeping your hands in front of you at
all times.
Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip
currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas. In many
cases, the longshore current is strong enough to prevent swimmers
from being able to keep their feet on the bottom making it
difficult to return to shore.
&&
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
204 AM EDT Sat Aug 2 2025
AMZ250-252-254-256-030615-
Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out
20 nm-
204 AM EDT Sat Aug 2 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the adjacent Coastal Waters.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.
Small Craft Advisory possible Saturday night through Sunday night.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
204 AM EDT Sat Aug 2 2025
NCZ087-096-099-105-107-109-110-SCZ017-023-024-032-033-039-054>056-
058-059-030615-
Robeson-Bladen-Columbus-Inland Pender-Inland New Hanover-
Inland Brunswick-Coastal Brunswick-Marlboro-Darlington-Dillon-
Florence-Marion-Williamsburg-Coastal Horry-Inland Georgetown-
Coastal Georgetown-Central Horry-Northern Horry-
204 AM EDT Sat Aug 2 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast North Carolina and
northeast South Carolina.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
204 AM EDT Sat Aug 2 2025
NCZ106-108-030615-
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
204 AM EDT Sat Aug 2 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast North Carolina.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Beach Hazards Statement for Strong Longshore Current.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1033 PM EDT Fri Aug 1 2025
NCZ203-030245-
Northern Outer Banks-
1033 PM EDT Fri Aug 1 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Beach Hazards Statement.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
504 AM EDT Fri Aug 1 2025
NCZ007>011-024>028-043-020915-
Person-Granville-Vance-Warren-Halifax-Orange-Durham-Franklin-Nash-
Edgecombe-Wilson-
504 AM EDT Fri Aug 1 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
A Marginal, level one of four risk of excessive rain Friday means
isolated instances of flash flooding will be possible.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
504 AM EDT Fri Aug 1 2025
NCZ021>023-038>042-078-020915-
Forsyth-Guilford-Alamance-Davidson-Randolph-Chatham-Wake-Johnston-
Wayne-
504 AM EDT Fri Aug 1 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
A Marginal to slight, level one to level two of four risk of
excessive rain today means isolated to scattered instances of flash
flooding will be possible. In addition, a Marginal, level one of five
risk of severe thunderstorms for today means isolated severe
thunderstorms will be possible.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
504 AM EDT Fri Aug 1 2025
NCZ073>077-083>086-088-089-020915-
Stanly-Montgomery-Moore-Lee-Harnett-Anson-Richmond-Scotland-Hoke-
Cumberland-Sampson-
504 AM EDT Fri Aug 1 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
A Slight, level two of four risk of excessive rain today means
scattered instances of flash flooding will be possible. In addition,
a Marginal, level one of five risk of severe thunderstorms Friday
means isolated severe thunderstorms will be possible.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
