Gale Warning

Active

Waters from Surf City NC to Little River Inlet SC from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Little River Inlet SC to South Santee River SC from 20 to 60 NM

Starts Oct 17, 12:00 PM EDT

Ends Oct 19, 6:00 AM EDT

Issued Oct 16, 2:21 AM EDT

Severity Moderate

Urgency Expected

Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Surf City NC to South Santee River SC from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...From noon Saturday to 6 AM EDT Monday.

* 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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