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Gale Warning

Active

S of Cape Hatteras NC to Ocracoke Inlet NC out to 20 NM; Waters from Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC from 20 to 60 NM

Status In Progress Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity Moderate
Urgency Expected
Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 16 to 21 ft.
* WHERE...The coastal and offshore waters from Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

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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