Gale Watch

Active

Waters from Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC from 20 to 60 NM

Starts Oct 10, 2:00 PM EDT

Ends Oct 12, 8:00 AM EDT

Issued Oct 9, 2:31 AM EDT

Severity Moderate

Urgency Future

Certainty Possible

Details

* WHAT...East to southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft possible.

* WHERE...The offshore waters from Cape Hatteras to Cape Lookout.

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Monday morning.

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

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