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Gale Warning
ActiveWaters from Currituck Beach Light to Oregon 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...Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 14 to 19 ft.
* WHERE...The offshore waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds and dangerous seas will continue to impact the coastal and offshore waters as a Nor'easter moves slowly north off the Mid-Atlantic Coast.
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.
Data from the National Weather Service
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