Gale Warning

Active

Waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City NC from 20 to 60 NM

Starts Oct 24, 6:00 PM EDT

Ends Oct 26, 1:00 AM EDT

Issued Oct 24, 1:43 PM EDT

Severity Moderate

Urgency Expected

Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft expected.

* WHERE...The offshore waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 1 AM EDT Monday.

* 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.

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