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Gale Warning

Active

Croatan and Roanoke Sounds

Status In Progress Started about 2 hours ago

Ends Sep 25, 8:00 PM EDT

Issued Sep 25, 9:37 AM EDT

Severity Moderate

Urgency Expected

Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and rough waters.

* WHERE...Croatan and Roanoke Sounds.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* 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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