Back to All Alerts

Gale Warning

Active

Alligator River; Albemarle Sound; Croatan and Roanoke Sounds

Starts Sep 23, 7:00 AM EDT

Ends Sep 25, 8:00 PM EDT

Issued Sep 23, 3:06 AM EDT

Severity Moderate

Urgency Expected

Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and very rough waters expected.

* WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the Alligator River.

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Instructions

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.

Explore All Active Alerts

Data from the National Weather Service

Service provided by Forecast Bar