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Gale Watch

Active

S of Currituck Beach Light NC to Oregon Inlet NC out to 20 NM; S of Oregon Inlet NC to Cape Hatteras NC out to 20 NM; S of Cape Hatteras NC to Ocracoke Inlet NC out to 20 NM; 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
Ends
Issued
Severity Moderate
Urgency Future
Certainty Possible

Details

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft possible.
* WHERE...Portions of the adjacent Atlantic coastal waters and the adjacent Atlantic offshore waters.
* WHEN...From Saturday morning through late Sunday night.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Instructions

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
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