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Gale Warning

Active

Alligator River; Albemarle Sound; Croatan and Roanoke Sounds

Status In Progress Started about 1 hour ago

Ends Sep 25, 8:00 PM EDT

Issued Sep 23, 3:20 PM EDT

Severity Moderate

Urgency Expected

Certainty Likely

Details

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

* WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the Alligator River.

* 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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