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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 17, 11:00 AM EDT

Ends Oct 19, 11:00 AM EDT

Issued Oct 16, 4:34 AM EDT

Severity Moderate

Urgency Expected

Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM Saturday to 11 AM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is low confidence in the end time of gale force conditions, as they could extend well beyond Monday.

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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