Gale Warning

Active

Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm; Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out 20 NM

Starts Sep 23, 8:00 PM EDT

Ends Sep 25, 6:00 AM EDT

Issued Sep 23, 1:18 PM EDT

Severity Moderate

Urgency Expected

Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected.

* WHERE...Southeast North Carolina coastal waters out 20 NM.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 6 AM EDT Friday.

* 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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