- In force from
- Oct 17, 8:00 AM EDT
- Until
- Oct 19, 6:00 AM EDT
- Issued
- Oct 15, 3:06 PM EDT
- Updated
- 1 time, last Oct 15, 3:06 PM EDT
- Office
- Newport/Morehead City, NC
- Number
- 15 of its kind from this office this year
- Severity
- Moderate, Future, Possible
- Where
- Atlantic waters
GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT
For S of Currituck Beach Light NC to Oregon Inlet NC out to 20 NM; S 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; S of Cape Lookout NC to Surf City NC out to 20 NM; Waters from Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC from 20 to 60 NM; 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, from Newport/Morehead City, NC
- What
- Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft possible.
- Where
- Portions of the adjacent Atlantic coastal waters and the adjacent Atlantic offshore waters.
- When
- From Saturday morning through late Sunday night.
- Impacts
- Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
What to do
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.
For Alligator River; Pamlico Sound; Albemarle Sound; Croatan and Roanoke Sounds, from Newport/Morehead City, NC
- What
- North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and extremely rough waters possible.
- Where
- Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the Alligator River, and Pamlico Sound.
- When
- From Saturday morning through late Sunday night.
- Impacts
- Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
What to do
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.
Every area S of Currituck Beach Light NC to Oregon Inlet NC out to 20 NM; S 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; S of Cape Lookout NC to Surf City NC out to 20 NM; Waters from Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC from 20 to 60 NM; 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; Alligator River; Pamlico Sound; Albemarle Sound; Croatan and Roanoke Sounds
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