Gale Warning

Active

Waters from Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC from 20 to 60 NM

Starts Oct 23, 5:00 PM EDT

Ends Oct 24, 2:00 AM EDT

Issued Oct 23, 2:53 AM EDT

Severity Moderate

Urgency Expected

Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 11 ft expected.

* WHERE...The offshore waters from Cape Hatteras to Cape Lookout.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 2 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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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