Gale Warning

Active

Waters from Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City NC from 20 to 60 NM

Starts Oct 17, 11:00 AM EDT

Ends Oct 19, 11:00 AM EDT

Issued Oct 16, 2:48 AM EDT

Severity Moderate

Urgency Expected

Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 15 to 20 ft expected.

* WHERE...The offshore waters from Cape Hatteras to Surf City.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Saturday to 11 AM EDT Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is low confidence in the end time of gale force conditions, as they could extend well beyond Monday.

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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