LNM: Off WW, NWS Tropical Atlantic Marine Weather Briefing – Feb 15, 2026 17:15
NWS Tropical Atlantic Marine Weather Briefing – Feb 15, 2026
Good afternoon, Mariners! Key messages: — |
NWS Tropical Atlantic Marine Weather Briefing – Feb 15, 2026
Good afternoon, Mariners! Key messages: — |
SAFETY/CAPE HATTERAS TO LITTLE RIVER INLET (CHART 11520)/ATON/SEC SNC BNM 0043-26
MASONBORO INLET LIGHTED WHISTLE BUOY A (LLNR 800) REPORTED SINKING. BT |
Situational Update – Hazardous Weather Outlook for the Western Atlantic
The latest briefing for the western Atlantic is attached. This update covers the developing hurricane-force low over the Mid-Atlantic waters later today through Tue evening. Winds will increase to 65-70 kt gusting 80-85 kt and seas will build to 20-34 ft. This is a dangerous situation with medium-high confidence that hurricane-force winds will occur Mon night into Tue. If there are any questions email ncep.opc.idss@noaa.gov The next scheduled briefing will be an update on Monday, FEB 16, by noon EST or 1700 UTC. Thank you! |
SAFETY/PAMLICO RIVER/ATON/SEC SNC BNM 0042-26
PAMLICO RIVER DAYBEACON 10 (LLNR 33325) REPORTED MISSING. BT |
Situational Update – Hazardous Weather Outlook for the Western Atlantic
The latest briefing for the western Atlantic is attached. This update covers the low-pressure system developing off the mid-Atlantic coast by Sun night, then moving east and spreading storm-to-hurricane-force winds near and over the Gulf Stream by Mon night. Winds are now expected to increase to 55-65 kt with gusts up to 75 kt and seas will build to 20-34 ft. If there are any questions email ncep.opc.idss@noaa.gov The next scheduled briefing will be Sunday, FEB 15, by noon EST or 1700 UTC. Thank you! |
SAFETY/NC – NEW RIVER – CAPE FEAR RIVER/ATON/CGD-E BNM 0064-26
1. THE FOLLOWING AID TO NAVIGATION HAS BEEN RELOCATED. BT |
SAFETY/CURRITUCK SOUND/ATON/SEC SNC BNM 0041-26
THE KNOTTS ISLAND FERRY TEMRINAL LIGHT 4 (LLNR 31260) HAS BEEN REPORTED DAMAGED. BT |
SAFETY/CURRITUCK SOUND/ATON/SEC SNC BNM 0040-26
THECURRITUCK FERRY TERMINAL LIGHT 3 (LLNR 31250) HAS BEEN REPORTED DAMAGED. BT |
NWS Tropical Atlantic Marine Weather Briefing
Good afternoon mariners, Key messages: — |
SAFETY/CURRITUCK SOUND – COINJOCK BAY/ATON/SEC SNC BNM 0039-26
GREAT BRIDGE TO ALBERMARLE SOUND DAYBEACON 113 (LLNR 37605), REPORTED MISSING. BT |
SAFETY/CURRITUCK SOUND – CEDAR BAY/ATON/SEC SNC BNM 0038-26
GREAT BRIDGE TO ALBERMARLE SOUND DAYBEACON 112 (LLNR 37600), REPORTED MISSING. BT |
SAFETY/OLD HOUSE CHANNEL – CROATAN SOUND/ATON/SEC SNC BNM 0037-26
THE OLD HOUSE CHANNEL LIGHT 15 (LLNR 28295) HAS BEEN REPORTED MISSING. BT |
SAFETY/OLD HOUSE CHANNEL – CROATAN SOUND/ATON/SEC SNC BNM 0036-26
THE OLD HOUSE CHANNEL LIGHT 8 (LLNR 28260) HAS BEEN REPORTED MISSING. BT |
SAFETY/CAPE FEAR RIVER/ATON/SEC SNC BNM 0033-26
THE CAPE FEAR RIVER CHANNEL LIGHTED BUOY 46 (LLNR 30765) HAS BEEN REPORTED OFF-STATION. BT |
Situational Update – Hazardous Weather Outlook for the Western Atlantic
The latest briefing for the western Atlantic is attached. Storm-force sustained winds should move well out into the north Atlantic early this afternoon. Areas of heavy freezing spray persist through tonight. This will be the final update on this event. If there are any questions, email ncep.opc.idss@noaa.gov |
Situational Update – Hazardous Weather Outlook for the Western Atlantic
The latest briefing for the western Atlantic is attached. Storm-force sustained winds should move well out into the north Atlantic early this afternoon. Areas of heavy freezing spray persist through tonight. This will be the final update on this event. If there are any questions, email ncep.opc.idss@noaa.gov |
Situational Update – Hazardous Weather Outlook for the Western Atlantic
The latest briefing for the western Atlantic is attached. This update covers the developing storm-force low today into tonight over the mid-Atlantic and southern waters with winds approaching 55 kt gusting to 70 kt and seas building to 30 ft. As the system moves E of the waters, hurricane-force conditions will develop and seas will build greater than 40 ft. Moderate to heavy freezing spray will be possible from southern New England south to the northern Outer Banks today into tonight.
If there are any questions email ncep.opc.idss@noaa.gov
The next scheduled briefing will be Sunday, FEB 8, by noon EST or 1700 UTC.
Thank you! |
Situational Update – Hazardous Weather Outlook for the Western Atlantic
The latest briefing for the western Atlantic is attached. This update covers the next storm-force low that will affect the western Atlantic this weekend with winds to 55 kt gusting to 70 kt and seas building to If there are any questions email ncep.opc.idss@noaa.gov The next scheduled briefing will be Saturday, FEB 7, by noon EST or 1700 UTC. Thank you! |
Situational Update – Hazardous Weather Outlook for the Western Atlantic
The latest briefing for the western Atlantic is attached. This update covers the developing storm-force low over the southern waters tonight into Fri morning with winds over a small area up to 60 kt gusting to If there are any questions email ncep.opc.idss@noaa.gov The next scheduled briefing will be Friday, FEB 6, by noon EST or 1700 UTC. Thank you! |
SAFETY/NC – OREGON INLET/ATON/CGD-E BNM 0050-26
1. THE FOLLOWING AIDS TO NAVIGATION HAVE BEEN RELOCATED DUE TO SHOALING. BT |
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