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Gale Warning
ActiveS of Cape Lookout NC to Surf City NC out to 20 NM
Status
In Progress
Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected.
* WHERE...The coastal waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM EDT this morning. For the Gale Warning, until 5 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Data from the National Weather Service
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