AMZ200-212230-
606 AM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
.Synopsis for coastal waters from Surf City North Carolina to
South Santee River South Carolina out to 60 nautical miles...
A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for all waters as enhanced
wind and seas develop ahead of a strong cold front. This front is
expected to stall near or over the waters on Thursday or Friday.
Otherwise, expect daily afternoon and evening wind and wave
enhancements nearshore from the sea breeze.
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AMZ231-212345-
Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
645 AM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
TODAY
SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, becoming S
20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt late. Waves choppy, increasing
to rough late. A slight chance of showers and tstms early this
morning. A slight chance of showers and tstms this afternoon.
TONIGHT
SW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Waves
rough.
WED
SW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Waves rough.
A chance of tstms. A chance of showers.
WED NIGHT
SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Waves
choppy. A slight chance of showers and tstms in the evening, then
showers likely with a chance of tstms after midnight with vsby
1 to 3 NM.
THU
SW winds around 15 kt, becoming NW in the afternoon. Waves
a moderate chop. Showers with a chance of tstms. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
THU NIGHT
NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop. A
chance of showers and tstms in the evening, then showers with a
chance of tstms after midnight. Vsby 1 to 3 NM in the evening.
FRI
NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves a moderate chop. Showers in
the morning, then showers likely with a chance of tstms in the
afternoon.
FRI NIGHT
E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. Showers likely
with a chance of tstms.
SAT
N winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. Showers likely. A
chance of tstms in the afternoon.
SAT NIGHT
NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves light chop. Showers
likely with a chance of tstms.
Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.
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