Dense Fog Advisory

FROM: NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
AREA: Albemarle Sound; Croatan and Roanoke Sounds
SENT: 2026-02-16T01:20:00-05:00

Dense Fog Advisory issued February 16 at 1:20AM EST until February 16 at 5:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT…For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
visibility to 1 NM or less. For the Small Craft Advisory, north
winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters
expected.

* WHERE…Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds.

* WHEN…For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 5 AM EST early this
morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EST this
evening.

* IMPACTS…Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low
visibility will make navigation difficult.

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

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

Alert Expiration: 2026-02-16T13:30:00-05:00