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Gale Warning

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

Status In Progress Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity Moderate
Urgency Expected
Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft.
* WHERE...The offshore waters from Cape Hatteras to Surf City.
* 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.
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