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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, S of Ocracoke Inlet NC to Cape Lookout NC out to 20 NM, AM, S of Cape Lookout NC to Surf City NC out to 20 NM, AM
Issued
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Expires
11:00 PM CDT · Thu, Oct 29 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 S of Ocracoke Inlet NC to Cape Lookout NC out to 20 NM, AM S of Cape Lookout NC to Surf City NC out to 20 NM, AM

Official Bulletin

* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
seas 4 to 6 ft expected.

* WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City.

* WHEN...From 8 AM Wednesday to 8 PM EDT Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Seas below 6 ft through tonight, before
marine conditions deteriorate again Wednesday morning.

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