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LNM: Off WW, NWS Tropical Atlantic Marine Weather Briefing 20:30
NWS Tropical Atlantic Marine Weather Briefing
Greetings, Blue Water Mariners,
The Sunday edition of the Tropical Marine Weather Briefing is now available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTbfqZ6Wcuk
No significant wind and wave related hazards are expected through Fri. However, active thunderstorms are expected early Monday through Wednesday, along a west Atlantic cold front and an associated low pressure center, that is forecast to develop across the NW Bahamas tonight and ride northeastward along the front, before lifting N of 31N on Wednesday.
Remember to check for the latest marine forecasts at hurricanes.gov/marine.
Fair winds and following seas!
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National Hurricane Center
National Weather Service
Miami, Florida, USA
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0: llnr: 0 District: 07 lat/lon: 38.517803333333,-79.06959 Desc: NWS Tropical Atlantic Marine Weather Briefing 20:30WW: blat (33.87756) , blon (-78.52913) , bWWid (5) , bMM (339.0) , bDOffWW (322.0) , bAbbrev (AIWW) , bWWName (Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway.gpx)
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LNM: Off WW, Situational Update – Hazardous Weather Outlook for the Western Atlantic – Sun May 3, 2026 12:15 Dim
Situational Update – Hazardous Weather Outlook for the Western Atlantic
The latest briefing for the western Atlantic is attached. This update covers the quick-hitting, storm-force low affecting the eastern portions of the Mid-Atlantic waters this morning, then moving up to eastern Nova Scotia by tonight. Winds of 50 kt gusting to 60-65 kt and seas building to 15-20 ft are expected today into tonight.
If there are any questions email ncep.opc.idss@noaa.gov
This will be the final briefing on this system as winds diminished to gale-force south of Nova Scotia by Monday morning. The next briefing will be issued when conditions warrant.
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0: llnr: 0 District: 07 lat/lon: 38.517803333333,-79.06959 Desc: Situational Update – Hazardous Weather Outlook for the Western Atlantic – Sun May 3, 2026 12:15WW: blat (33.87756) , blon (-78.52913) , bWWid (5) , bMM (339.0) , bDOffWW (322.0) , bAbbrev (AIWW) , bWWName (Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway.gpx)
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LNM: Off WW, Situational Update – Hazardous Weather Outlook for the Western Atlantic – Sat May 2, 2026 12:45
Situational Update – Hazardous Weather Outlook for the Western Atlantic
The latest briefing for the western Atlantic is attached, updated for low pressure forecast to intensify off of the East Coast today and especially overnight tonight, with storm-force sustained winds expected well offshore of the New Jersey and southern New England coasts by early Sunday.
The next scheduled briefing will be Sunday, May 3 by noon EDT.
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0: llnr: 0 District: 07 lat/lon: 38.517803333333,-79.06959 Desc: Situational Update – Hazardous Weather Outlook for the Western Atlantic – Sat May 2, 2026 12:45WW: blat (33.87756) , blon (-78.52913) , bWWid (5) , bMM (339.0) , bDOffWW (322.0) , bAbbrev (AIWW) , bWWName (Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway.gpx)
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LNM: Off WW, Situational Update – Hazardous Weather Outlook for the Western Atlantic – Fri May 1, 2026 17:15
Situational Update – Hazardous Weather Outlook for the Western Atlantic
The latest briefing for the western Atlantic is attached, updated for intensifying low pressure forecast off of the East Coast Saturday and Saturday night, with storm-force sustained winds expected well offshore of the New Jersey and southern New England coasts.
The next scheduled briefing will be Saturday, May 2 by noon EDT.
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0: llnr: 0 District: 07 lat/lon: 38.517803333333,-79.06959 Desc: Situational Update – Hazardous Weather Outlook for the Western Atlantic – Fri May 1, 2026 17:15WW: blat (33.87756) , blon (-78.52913) , bWWid (5) , bMM (339.0) , bDOffWW (322.0) , bAbbrev (AIWW) , bWWName (Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway.gpx)
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LNM: Off WW, NWS Tropical Atlantic Marine Weather Briefing for Thursday, April 30, 2026 17:15
NWS Tropical Atlantic Marine Weather Briefing for Thursday, April 30, 2026
Greetings, Blue Water Mariners,
The Thursday edition of the Tropical Marine Weather Briefing is now available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePA-u7CpAkU&list=PLI8zHB9LDq0DeOEkulkugTPLr3czha0Q_
Summary for the Next 5-Days:
-A strong late-season cold front is expected to move into the NW Gulf Friday evening or early Friday night, move across the basin through Sunday morning, and then stall over the southeastern Gulf Monday.
-Fresh to strong northwest to north winds will follow the front, with winds reaching gale-force offshore Tampico and Veracruz on Saturday, and continuing through Saturday night near Veracruz.
-Seas are forecast to build to around 13 ft in the area of strongest winds through the weekend.
-Weather conditions will improve across all basins beginning next week, except for the south-central Caribbean, where fresh winds will prevail.
You can always get the latest marine forecast at hurricanes.gov/marine
Have a safe weekend!
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National Hurricane Center
National Weather Service
Miami, Florida, USAQuestions for the Coast Guard?
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Albemarle Hopeline’s Run for Hope 5K, TODAY – Elizabeth City
Elizabeth City sits at the southern terminus of the Dismal Swamp Canal and has the well-earned reputation of being a transient-friendly town with free dockage for 72 hours.
Run for Hope 5K
It’s that time of year! Spring into action for a great cause with Albemarle Hopeline’s Race 5K for Hope!
Enjoy a flat, scenic course through the Riverside Area of Elizabeth City with views of the Pasquotank River. All proceeds from this event will provide services for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence through Albemarle Hopeline, Inc. Hopeline has been serving survivors in northeast North Carolina for 40 years.
Lace up, show up, and Take every step with purpose—your run helps change lives!
REGISTER FOR 5K REGISTER TO VOLUNTEER DONATE Elizabeth City Area Chamber of Commerce | 502 E. Ehringhaus St. | Elizabeth City, NC 27909 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice 
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South Mills Lock NOW OPEN, Dismal Swamp Canal, AICW Alternate Route
Scheduled closure of the South Mills Lock for electrical repairs is now complete. Our thanks to Sarah Hill of the Dismal Swamp Welcome Center for this information.
South Mills Bridge has reopened to maritime traffic!The Dismal Swamp Canal is OPEN to navigation & operating on normal schedule.Hope to see you soon!SarahSarah Hill, TMP
Director, Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome CenterChairperson, Camden County Tourism Development Authority2356 US Hwy 17 North, South Mills, NC 27976
252-771-8333 | shill@camdencountync.gov www.DismalSwampWelcomeCenter. com Click Here To Open A Chart View Window Zoomed To the Location of South Mills Lock
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South Mills Lock Closure – TODAY April 22, Dismal Swamp Canal, AICW Alternate Route
Scheduled closure of the South Mills Lock for electrical repairs on April 20-22, 2026. Our thanks to Sarah Hill of the Dismal Swamp Welcome Center for this information.
Please see the USACE Norfolk District’s Notice to Navigation regarding the scheduled closure of the South Mills Lock on the Dismal Swamp Canal, April 20-22, 2026. This temporary closure is for electrical repairs to be made. The lock will reopen on April 23, 2026.
Attaching image from this week at the dock. Boaters are beginning to trickle through during this early springtime period.
Looking forward to many more in this season!
Thanks,
Sarah
Sarah Hill, TMP
Director, Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center
Chairperson, Camden County Tourism Development Authority
2356 US Hwy 17 North, South Mills, NC 27976252-771-8333 | shill@camdencountync.gov www.DismalSwampWelcomeCenter.com ___________________________________________________________
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Albemarle Hopeline’s Run for Hope 5K, April 25th – Elizabeth City
Elizabeth City sits at the southern terminus of the Dismal Swamp Canal and has the well-earned reputation of being a transient-friendly town with free dockage for 72 hours.
Run for Hope 5K
It’s that time of year! Spring into action for a great cause with Albemarle Hopeline’s Race 5K for Hope!
Enjoy a flat, scenic course through the Riverside Area of Elizabeth City with views of the Pasquotank River. All proceeds from this event will provide services for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence through Albemarle Hopeline, Inc. Hopeline has been serving survivors in northeast North Carolina for 40 years.
Lace up, show up, and Take every step with purpose—your run helps change lives!
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South Mills Lock Closure – TODAY April 21, Dismal Swamp Canal, AICW Alternate Route
Scheduled closure of the South Mills Lock for electrical repairs on April 20-22, 2026. Our thanks to Sarah Hill of the Dismal Swamp Welcome Center for this information.
Please see the USACE Norfolk District’s Notice to Navigation regarding the scheduled closure of the South Mills Lock on the Dismal Swamp Canal, April 20-22, 2026. This temporary closure is for electrical repairs to be made. The lock will reopen on April 23, 2026.
Attaching image from this week at the dock. Boaters are beginning to trickle through during this early springtime period.
Looking forward to many more in this season!
Thanks,
Sarah
Sarah Hill, TMP
Director, Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center
Chairperson, Camden County Tourism Development Authority
2356 US Hwy 17 North, South Mills, NC 27976252-771-8333 | shill@camdencountync.gov www.DismalSwampWelcomeCenter.com ___________________________________________________________
Click Here To Open A Chart View Window Zoomed To the Location of South Mills Lock
Click Here To View the North Carolina Cruisers’ Net Bridge Directory Listing For South Mills Lock
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South Mills Lock Closure – TODAY April 20, Dismal Swamp Canal, AICW Alternate Route
Scheduled closure of the South Mills Lock for electrical repairs on April 20-22, 2026. Our thanks to Sarah Hill of the Dismal Swamp Welcome Center for this information.
Please see the USACE Norfolk District’s Notice to Navigation regarding the scheduled closure of the South Mills Lock on the Dismal Swamp Canal, April 20-22, 2026. This temporary closure is for electrical repairs to be made. The lock will reopen on April 23, 2026.
Attaching image from this week at the dock. Boaters are beginning to trickle through during this early springtime period.
Looking forward to many more in this season!
Thanks,
Sarah
Sarah Hill, TMP
Director, Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center
Chairperson, Camden County Tourism Development Authority
2356 US Hwy 17 North, South Mills, NC 27976252-771-8333 | shill@camdencountync.gov www.DismalSwampWelcomeCenter.com ___________________________________________________________
Click Here To Open A Chart View Window Zoomed To the Location of South Mills Lock
Click Here To View the North Carolina Cruisers’ Net Bridge Directory Listing For South Mills Lock
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Ocracoke Decoy Festival to Highlight Eddie O’Neal’s Carvings – CoastalReview
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Dare’s 250 Faire to honor ‘Liberty, Legacy and Lift-Off’ Saturday April 18 – CoastalReview
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South Mills Lock Closure – April 20-22, Dismal Swamp Canal, AICW Alternate Route
Scheduled closure of the South Mills Lock for electrical repairs on April 20-22, 2026. Our thanks to Sarah Hill of the Dismal Swamp Welcome Center for this information.
Please see the USACE Norfolk District’s Notice to Navigation regarding the scheduled closure of the South Mills Lock on the Dismal Swamp Canal, April 20-22, 2026. This temporary closure is for electrical repairs to be made. The lock will reopen on April 23, 2026.
Attaching image from this week at the dock. Boaters are beginning to trickle through during this early springtime period.
Looking forward to many more in this season!
Thanks,
Sarah
Sarah Hill, TMP
Director, Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center
Chairperson, Camden County Tourism Development Authority
2356 US Hwy 17 North, South Mills, NC 27976252-771-8333 | shill@camdencountync.gov www.DismalSwampWelcomeCenter.com ___________________________________________________________
Click Here To Open A Chart View Window Zoomed To the Location of South Mills Lock
Click Here To View the North Carolina Cruisers’ Net Bridge Directory Listing For South Mills Lock
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Just when you thought it was safe to … explore fishing on film – Coastal Review
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Washington NC APRIL Events, Pamlico River
Keep your calendar clear: Every season in Washington, NC brings something new and exciting. Enjoy local festivals, area concerts, or waterfront adventure.
Click here for the complete calendar: https://visitwashingtonnc.com/events/#/
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Through Saturday – National Park Service Advises Caution on East-Facing Beaches – Coastal Review
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