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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

Starts Oct 10, 6:00 PM EDT

Ends Oct 11, 3:00 AM EDT

Issued Oct 10, 3:01 PM EDT

Severity Moderate

Urgency Expected

Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 11 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 3 AM EDT Sunday.

* 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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