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Gale Warning

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Currituck Sound

Status In Progress Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity Moderate
Urgency Expected
Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north to northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels to around 2 feet below mean lower low water.
* WHERE...Currituck Sound.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 PM EDT Wednesday. For the Low Water Advisory, until noon EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions.

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.
Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due to below normal water levels.
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