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National Weather Service Marine Forecast FZUS52 KMHX

FZUS52 KMHX 151740
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Coastal Waters Forecast for North Carolina
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1240 PM EST Sun Feb 15 2026

From S of Currituck Beach Light to N of Surf City NC out 20 NM, including the Albemarle and Pamlico Sounds and the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary

AMZ100-160645
1240 PM EST Sun Feb 15 2026

Synopsis for Eastern North Carolina coastal waters

A deepening low pressure system will pass through the coastal waters tonight with Gale conditions expected for the coastal waters and Pamlico Sound. Behind the departing low, small craft conditions may linger for portions of the coastal waters into late next week.

AMZ230-160645
Albemarle Sound
1240 PM EST Sun Feb 15 2026

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON

TONIGHT
SE winds around 5 kt, becoming E 10 to 15 kt early, then increasing to 15 to 20 kt this evening, becoming NE 10 to 15 kt after midnight, becoming N 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Waves around 2 ft. A chance of rain early this afternoon, then rain until early morning. A chance of rain late. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.

MON
N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Waves around 2 ft.

MON NIGHT
N winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming NW 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Waves around 2 ft in the evening, then 1 ft.

TUE
SW winds around 5 kt. Waves 1 ft or less.

TUE NIGHT
S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less.

WED
SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft.

WED NIGHT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft.

THU
SW winds around 10 kt, becoming S in the afternoon. Waves 1 ft or less.

THU NIGHT
SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less.

FRI
SE winds around 10 kt, becoming SW in the afternoon. Waves 1 ft or less, then around 2 ft in the afternoon. A chance of rain.

FRI NIGHT
SW winds around 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less. A chance of rain after midnight.

AMZ131-160645
Alligator River
1240 PM EST Sun Feb 15 2026

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON

TONIGHT
SE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming E 10 to 15 kt until early morning, then becoming N 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt late. Waves light chop, increasing to a moderate chop until early morning, then increasing to choppy late. A chance of rain early this afternoon, then rain until early morning. A chance of rain late. Vsby 1 to 3 NM until early morning.

MON
N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Waves choppy.

MON NIGHT
N winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.

TUE
SW winds around 5 kt. Waves flat.

TUE NIGHT
S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.

WED
SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.

WED NIGHT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.

THU
SW winds around 10 kt, becoming S in the afternoon. Waves light chop.

THU NIGHT
SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.

FRI
S winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW in the afternoon. Waves light chop. A chance of rain in the afternoon.

FRI NIGHT
SW winds around 10 kt. Waves light chop. A chance of rain after midnight.

AMZ231-160645
Croatan and Roanoke Sounds
1240 PM EST Sun Feb 15 2026

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON

TONIGHT
S winds around 5 kt, becoming E 10 to 15 kt early, then increasing to 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt until early morning, becoming N 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt late. Waves flat, increasing to a moderate chop early, then increasing to choppy until early morning, increasing to rough late. A chance of rain early this afternoon, then rain until early morning. A chance of rain late. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.

MON
N winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Gusts up to 30 kt. Waves rough, diminishing to choppy in the afternoon.

MON NIGHT
N winds 10 to 15 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Waves a moderate chop, diminishing to light chop after midnight.

TUE
W winds around 5 kt, becoming S in the afternoon. Waves flat, increasing to light chop in the afternoon.

TUE NIGHT
SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.

WED
SW winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Waves a moderate chop, increasing to choppy in the afternoon.

WED NIGHT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.

THU
SW winds around 10 kt, becoming S in the afternoon. Waves light chop.

THU NIGHT
SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.

FRI
S winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop. A chance of rain in the afternoon.

FRI NIGHT
SW winds around 10 kt. Waves light chop. A chance of rain after midnight.

AMZ135-160645
Pamlico Sound
1240 PM EST Sun Feb 15 2026

GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON

TONIGHT
E winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt early, then becoming SE 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt this evening, becoming S 10 to 15 kt after midnight, becoming N 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Waves 2 to 4 ft. Rain. A slight chance of tstms. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.

MON
N winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Gusts up to 35 kt. Waves 3 to 4 ft.

MON NIGHT
N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Waves 2 to 3 ft.

TUE
NW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW in the afternoon. Waves 1 ft or less.

TUE NIGHT
SW winds around 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less.

WED
SW winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to around 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt in the afternoon. Waves 2 to 3 ft.

WED NIGHT
SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt in the evening. Waves 2 to 3 ft.

THU
SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft.

THU NIGHT
S winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 ft or less.

FRI
S winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft.

FRI NIGHT
SW winds around 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft. A chance of rain after midnight.

Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.

AMZ136-160645
Pamlico and Pungo Rivers
1240 PM EST Sun Feb 15 2026

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON

TONIGHT
SE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming E 10 to 15 kt this evening, then becoming NW after midnight, becoming N 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt late. Waves light chop, increasing to a moderate chop until early morning, then increasing to choppy late. A chance of rain early this afternoon, then rain until early morning. A chance of rain late. Vsby 1 to 3 NM until early morning.

MON
N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Waves choppy.

MON NIGHT
N winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.

TUE
W winds around 5 kt, becoming S in the afternoon. Waves flat.

TUE NIGHT
S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.

WED
SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.

WED NIGHT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.

THU
SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.

THU NIGHT
S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.

FRI
S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. A chance of rain in the afternoon.

FRI NIGHT
SW winds around 10 kt. Waves light chop. A chance of rain after midnight.

AMZ137-160645
Neuse and Bay Rivers
1240 PM EST Sun Feb 15 2026

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON

TONIGHT
E winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SE 10 to 15 kt early this evening, then becoming S late this evening, becoming SW after midnight, becoming N 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Waves light chop, increasing to a moderate chop until early morning, then increasing to choppy late. A slight chance of tstms this afternoon and evening. Rain. Vsby 1 to 3 NM this evening.

MON
N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Waves choppy.

MON NIGHT
N winds 10 to 15 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Waves a moderate chop, diminishing to light chop after midnight.

TUE
NW winds around 5 kt, becoming SW in the afternoon. Waves flat.

TUE NIGHT
SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.

WED
SW winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt in the afternoon. Waves a moderate chop, increasing to choppy in the afternoon.

WED NIGHT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.

THU
SW winds around 10 kt. Waves light chop.

THU NIGHT
SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop.

FRI
SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop.

FRI NIGHT
SW winds around 10 kt. Waves light chop.

Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.

AMZ150-160645
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm
1240 PM EST Sun Feb 15 2026

GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING

TONIGHT
SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming E 10 to 15 kt early, then increasing to 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt early this evening, increasing to 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt late this evening, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, becoming N 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt late. Seas around 2 ft, building to 5 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: E 2 ft at 7 seconds and S 1 ft at 3 seconds, becoming E 7 ft at 7 seconds. A chance of rain early this afternoon, then rain until early morning. A chance of rain late. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.

MON
N winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 7 to 9 ft, except 6 to 8 ft near shore. Wave Detail: NE 8 ft at 7 seconds and SE 7 ft at 9 seconds.

MON NIGHT
N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 6 to 9 ft, except 6 to 7 ft near shore. Wave Detail: NE 8 ft at 10 seconds and SE 3 ft at 9 seconds.

TUE
W winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NE 7 ft at 12 seconds and SE 2 ft at 8 seconds.

TUE NIGHT
SW winds around 10 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: E 6 ft at 11 seconds and S 2 ft at 8 seconds.

WED
SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 ft, except 4 to 5 ft near shore. Wave Detail: S 6 ft at 7 seconds and E 5 ft at 11 seconds.

WED NIGHT
SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 8 ft, except 4 to 5 ft near shore.

THU
SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming S in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft.

THU NIGHT
SE winds around 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. A chance of rain in the evening.

FRI
S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. A chance of rain in the afternoon.

FRI NIGHT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. A chance of rain after midnight.

AMZ152-160645
S of Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC out 20 nm
1240 PM EST Sun Feb 15 2026

GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING

TONIGHT
NW winds around 5 kt, becoming E 10 to 15 kt early, then increasing to 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt early this evening, becoming SE 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt late this evening, becoming S 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, becoming NW 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt late. Seas around 2 ft, building to 6 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: NE 2 ft at 7 seconds and S 1 ft at 4 seconds, becoming S 9 ft at 9 seconds and NE 3 ft at 5 seconds. Rain likely this afternoon, then rain with a slight chance of tstms. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.

MON
N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: N 8 ft at 8 seconds and S 8 ft at 9 seconds. A slight chance of rain in the morning.

MON NIGHT
N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: NE 8 ft at 10 seconds and S 4 ft at 9 seconds.

TUE
NW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW in the afternoon. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NE 7 ft at 13 seconds and S 2 ft at 8 seconds.

TUE NIGHT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NE 7 ft at 12 seconds and SW 2 ft at 4 seconds.

WED
SW winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft, building to 6 to 9 ft in the afternoon. Wave Detail: S 5 ft at 6 seconds and NE 5 ft at 12 seconds, becoming S 7 ft at 7 seconds and NE 5 ft at 12 seconds.

WED NIGHT
SW winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.

THU
SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft.

THU NIGHT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming SE after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft.

FRI
S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.

FRI NIGHT
SW winds around 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. A chance of rain after midnight.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

AMZ154-160645
S of Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC out 20 nm including the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary
1240 PM EST Sun Feb 15 2026

GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM EST THIS EVENING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING

TONIGHT
S winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming E 10 to 15 kt early, then becoming SE 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt early this evening, becoming S 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt late this evening and early morning, becoming NW with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft, building to 8 to 11 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 4 seconds and E 2 ft at 7 seconds, becoming S 11 ft at 9 seconds and NE 1 ft at 13 seconds. Rain with a slight chance of tstms this afternoon, then rain with a chance of tstms. Vsby 1 to 3 NM until early morning.

MON
N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NE 8 ft at 7 seconds and S 8 ft at 9 seconds. A slight chance of rain in the morning.

MON NIGHT
N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NE 8 ft at 8 seconds and NE 8 ft at 13 seconds.

TUE
N winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming W in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NE 8 ft at 13 seconds and S 3 ft at 9 seconds.

TUE NIGHT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: E 7 ft at 12 seconds and SW 3 ft at 4 seconds.

WED
SW winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft, building to 6 to 9 ft in the afternoon. Wave Detail: S 6 ft at 7 seconds and NE 6 ft at 12 seconds, becoming SW 8 ft at 7 seconds and NE 5 ft at 12 seconds.

WED NIGHT
SW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft.

THU
SW winds around 15 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft.

THU NIGHT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.

FRI
SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.

FRI NIGHT
SW winds around 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. A chance of rain after midnight.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

AMZ156-160645
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm
1240 PM EST Sun Feb 15 2026

GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM EST THIS EVENING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING

TONIGHT
SE winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt early, then becoming S 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt early this evening, increasing to 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt late this evening, becoming SW 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, becoming NW 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt late. Seas 2 to 3 ft, building to 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 4 seconds and E 2 ft at 8 seconds, becoming S 7 ft at 7 seconds and E 2 ft at 7 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers light chop, increasing to a moderate chop early, then increasing to rough early this evening, increasing to very rough late this evening, diminishing to rough, increasing to very rough late. Rain with a slight chance of tstms this afternoon, then rain with a chance of tstms. Vsby 1 to 3 NM until early morning.

MON
N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: N 6 ft at 5 seconds and S 6 ft at 9 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers very rough. A slight chance of rain in the morning.

MON NIGHT
N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NE 6 ft at 8 seconds and E 6 ft at 13 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers rough, diminishing to a moderate chop after midnight.

TUE
N winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming W in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: E 5 ft at 13 seconds and S 3 ft at 8 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers light chop.

TUE NIGHT
SW winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: E 5 ft at 12 seconds and S 3 ft at 7 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers light chop, increasing to a moderate chop after midnight.

WED
SW winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: S 6 ft at 7 seconds and E 4 ft at 12 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers choppy, increasing to rough in the afternoon.

WED NIGHT
SW winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers rough, diminishing to choppy after midnight.

THU
SW winds around 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers a moderate chop.

THU NIGHT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers a moderate chop.

FRI
SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers a moderate chop.

FRI NIGHT
SW winds around 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers a moderate chop.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

AMZ158-160645
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm
1240 PM EST Sun Feb 15 2026

GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM EST THIS EVENING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON

TONIGHT
SE winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming S 20 to 25 kt this evening, then becoming SW after midnight, becoming NW with gusts up to 30 kt late. Seas 2 to 3 ft, building to 6 to 9 ft. Near shore, seas around 2 ft, building to 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 4 seconds and E 2 ft at 7 seconds, becoming S 9 ft at 8 seconds and NW 2 ft at 3 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers a moderate chop, increasing to rough. A slight chance of tstms this afternoon. Rain. A chance of tstms. Vsby 1 to 3 NM until early morning.

MON
N winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft, except 4 to 6 ft near shore. Wave Detail: S 7 ft at 8 seconds and N 6 ft at 6 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers very rough, diminishing to rough in the afternoon.

MON NIGHT
NE winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, becoming N 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft, except 2 to 4 ft near shore. Wave Detail: NE 6 ft at 8 seconds and NE 5 ft at 11 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers choppy, diminishing to a moderate chop after midnight.

TUE
N winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft, except 2 to 3 ft near shore. Wave Detail: NE 5 ft at 13 seconds and E 3 ft at 8 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers light chop.

TUE NIGHT
SW winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft, except around 2 ft near shore. Wave Detail: E 5 ft at 13 seconds and SW 2 ft at 3 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers light chop, increasing to a moderate chop after midnight.

WED
SW winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: S 6 ft at 7 seconds and E 4 ft at 12 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers choppy, increasing to rough in the afternoon.

WED NIGHT
SW winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft, except 4 to 6 ft near shore. Adjacent sounds and rivers rough, diminishing to choppy after midnight.

THU
SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers a moderate chop.

THU NIGHT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers a moderate chop.

FRI
SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers a moderate chop.

FRI NIGHT
SW winds around 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers a moderate chop.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.