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Gale Warning

Active

S of Oregon Inlet NC to Cape Hatteras NC out to 20 NM; S of Cape Hatteras NC to Ocracoke Inlet NC out to 20 NM

Status In Progress Started about 1 hour ago

Ends Oct 21, 5:00 AM EDT

Issued Oct 17, 8:21 PM EDT

Severity Moderate

Urgency Expected

Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 kt with occasional gusts up to 50 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft.

* WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Ocracoke Inlet.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Wednesday.

* 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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