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Small Craft Advisory
S of Oregon Inlet NC to Cape Hatteras NC out to 20 nm; S of Cape Lookout NC to Surf City NC out to 20 nm
Small Craft Advisory issued November 2 at 1:06AM EDT until November 5 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Alert Description
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras and the coastal waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Safety Instructions
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Time Information
Effective
Nov 3, 2025, 12:00 AM
Expires
Nov 2, 2025, 6:15 PM
Issued
Nov 2, 2025, 6:06 AM
Alert Details
Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Category
Met
Issued By
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
National Weather Service