- In force from
- Oct 17, 11:00 AM EDT
- Until
- Oct 19, 11:00 AM EDT
- Issued
- Oct 16, 2:48 AM EDT
- Updated
- 1 time, last Oct 16, 4:34 AM EDT
- Office
- Newport/Morehead City, NC
- Number
- 16 of its kind from this office this year
- Severity
- Moderate, Future, Possible
- Where
- Atlantic waters
DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING
- What
- For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to less than 1 NM. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very rough waters possible.
- Where
- Neuse and Bay Rivers.
- When
- For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 9 AM EDT this morning. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through Monday morning.
- Impacts
- Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Low visibility will make navigation difficult.
- Additional details
- There is low confidence in the end time of gale force conditions, as they could extend well beyond Monday.
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.
If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass.
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