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Small Craft Advisory — S of Oregon Inlet NC to Cape Hatteras NC out to 20 NM, AM, S of Cape Hatteras NC to Ocracoke Inlet NC out to 20 NM, AM
Issued
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Expires
11:00 AM CDT · Tue, Sep 8 2026
Issuing Office
NWS KMHX

Affected Areas

S of Oregon Inlet NC to Cape Hatteras NC out to 20 NM, AM S of Cape Hatteras NC to Ocracoke Inlet NC out to 20 NM, AM

Official Bulletin

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
choppy waters expected.

* WHERE...Pamlico Sound.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 8 PM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds will be on the eastern half
of the Sound.

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.