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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, 2:00 PM EDT

Ends Oct 20, 2:00 AM EDT

Issued Oct 16, 2:29 PM EDT

Severity Moderate

Urgency Expected

Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 2 PM Saturday to 2 AM EDT Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Some potential exists for gusts up to 50 kt.

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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