Gale Warning

Active

Waters from Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC from 20 to 60 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...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 14 to 19 ft expected.

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

* 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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