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Waters from Surf City NC to Little River Inlet SC from 20 to 60 NM

Until Oct 19, 2:00 AM EDT

Map of the Storm Watch over Waters from Surf City NC to Little River Inlet SC from 20 to 60 NM. Drawn on the national sheet; the scale is at its foot.
In force from
Oct 18, 8:00 AM EDT
Until
Oct 19, 2:00 AM EDT
Issued
Oct 16, 2:23 PM EDT
Office
Wilmington, NC
Number
1 of its kind from this office this year
Severity
Severe, Future, Possible
Where
Atlantic waters

GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 8 AM EDT SUNDAY... ...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT

What
For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft expected. For the Storm Watch, north winds 35 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft possible.
Where
Waters from Surf City NC to Little River Inlet SC from 20 to 60 NM.
When
For the Gale Warning, from noon Saturday to 8 AM EDT Sunday. For the Storm Watch, from Sunday morning through late Sunday night.
Impacts
Storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

What to do

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions.

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