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Gale Watch

Active

Currituck Sound

Starts Oct 17, 2:00 PM EDT

Ends Oct 19, 2:00 AM EDT

Issued Oct 15, 4:22 PM EDT

Severity Moderate

Urgency Future

Certainty Possible

Details

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft possible.

* WHERE...Currituck Sound.

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves 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 waves.

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