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Gale Watch

Active

S of Cape Lookout NC to Surf City NC out to 20 NM; Waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City NC from 20 to 60 NM

Starts Oct 10, 11:00 AM EDT

Ends Oct 11, 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 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft possible.

* WHERE...The coastal and offshore waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Sunday 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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