Warning

Gale Warning

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

Ended Oct 12, 2:00 AM EDT

Map of the Gale Warning over Waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC from 20 to 60 NM. Drawn on the national sheet; the scale is at its foot.

In force from: Oct 10, 11:37 PM EDT
Until: Oct 12, 2:00 AM EDT
Issued: Oct 10, 11:37 PM EDT
Updated: 4 times, last Oct 11, 12:01 PM EDT
Office: Newport/Morehead City, NC
Number: 27 of its kind from this office this year
Severity: Moderate
Where: Atlantic waters

GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT MONDAY
What
Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 11 ft.
Where
The offshore waters from Oregon Inlet to Ocracoke Inlet.
When
Until 2 AM EDT Monday.
Impacts
Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
What to do
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.

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