Storm Warning

Active

Waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC from 20 to 60 NM

Starts Oct 17, 5:00 PM EDT

Ends Oct 19, 2:00 AM EDT

Issued Oct 17, 3:04 AM EDT

Severity Severe

Urgency Immediate

Certainty Observed

Details

* WHAT...Northeast winds 35 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 17 to 22 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 2 AM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions.

Service provided by Forecast Bar