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Gale Warning

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Alligator River; Albemarle Sound; Croatan and Roanoke Sounds

Starts Oct 17, 10:00 AM EDT

Ends Oct 21, 6:00 AM EDT

Issued Oct 17, 3:04 AM EDT

Severity Moderate

Urgency Expected

Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and extremely rough waters expected.

* WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the Alligator River.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 6 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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