Gale Watch

Active

S of Currituck Beach Light NC to Oregon Inlet NC out to 20 NM; Waters from Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC from 20 to 60 NM

Starts Oct 11, 12:00 AM EDT

Ends Oct 11, 12:00 PM EDT

Issued Oct 9, 2:35 PM EDT

Severity Moderate

Urgency Future

Certainty Possible

Details

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft possible.

* WHERE...The coastal and offshore waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet.

* WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday morning.

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

Instructions

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

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