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Gale Watch

Active

Neuse and Bay Rivers

Starts Oct 17, 11:00 AM EDT

Ends Oct 19, 11:00 AM EDT

Issued Oct 16, 2:48 AM EDT

Severity Moderate

Urgency Future

Certainty Possible

Details

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very rough waters possible.

* WHERE...Neuse and Bay Rivers.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can 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 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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