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Gale Warning
ActiveS of Oregon Inlet NC to Cape Hatteras NC out to 20 NM; S of Cape Hatteras NC to Ocracoke Inlet NC out to 20 NM; S of Ocracoke Inlet NC to Cape Lookout NC out to 20 NM
Status
In Progress
Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft.
* WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Lookout.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief lull in winds is expected tonight into Friday morning before winds strengthen again.
Data from the National Weather Service
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