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Gale Warning

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S of Ocracoke Inlet NC to Cape Lookout NC out to 20 NM; S of Cape Lookout NC to Surf City NC out to 20 NM

Starts Oct 17, 11:00 AM EDT

Ends Oct 19, 11:00 AM EDT

Issued Oct 16, 9:04 AM EDT

Severity Moderate

Urgency Expected

Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft expected.

* WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City.

* 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.

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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