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Gale Watch

Active

Alligator River; Pamlico Sound; Albemarle Sound; Croatan and Roanoke Sounds

Starts Oct 17, 8:00 AM EDT

Ends Oct 19, 6:00 AM EDT

Issued Oct 15, 3:06 PM EDT

Severity Moderate

Urgency Future

Certainty Possible

Details

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

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

* 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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