WHUS72 KMHX 302029 MWWMHX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 329 PM EST Mon Dec 30 2024 AMZ152-154-310830- /O.CAN.KMHX.SC.Y.0104.000000T0000Z-241230T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.GL.A.0017.250101T0000Z-250101T1800Z/ 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- 329 PM EST Mon Dec 30 2024 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft possible. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Ocracoke Inlet. * WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ AMZ156-158-310830- /O.NEW.KMHX.GL.A.0017.250101T0000Z-250101T1800Z/ S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm- S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm- 329 PM EST Mon Dec 30 2024 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft possible. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City. * WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$