Gale Watch

Active

Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm; Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out 20 NM

Starts Oct 10, 8:00 AM EDT

Ends Oct 11, 2:00 AM EDT

Issued Oct 8, 2:21 PM EDT

Severity Moderate

Urgency Future

Certainty Possible

Details

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft possible.

* WHERE...Southeast North Carolina and Northeast South Carolina coastal waters out 20 NM.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through late Saturday night.

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

Instructions

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

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