Gale 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 10, 6:00 PM EDT

Ends Oct 12, 2:00 AM EDT

Issued Oct 10, 3:01 PM EDT

Severity Moderate

Urgency Expected

Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 2 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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