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Gale Warning
ActiveCurrituck Sound
Starts
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Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt, becoming NE Sunday morning and waves 2 to 3 ft expected.
* WHERE...Currituck Sound.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to 10 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM Saturday to 7 AM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gale conditions could persist well into next week.
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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