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Gale Warning

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Alligator River; Albemarle Sound; Croatan and Roanoke Sounds

Starts Oct 17, 1:00 PM EDT

Ends Oct 21, 6:00 AM EDT

Issued Oct 16, 2:29 PM EDT

Severity Moderate

Urgency Expected

Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and extremely rough waters expected.

* WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the Alligator River.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to 6 AM EDT Wednesday.

* 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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