- In force from
- Oct 17, 8:00 PM EDT
- Until
- Oct 19, 1:00 AM EDT
- Issued
- Oct 16, 2:29 PM EDT
- Office
- Newport/Morehead City, NC
- Number
- 2 of its kind from this office this year
- Severity
- Severe, Future, Possible
- Where
- Atlantic waters
GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY... ...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING
For 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, from Newport/Morehead City, NC
- What
- For the Gale Warning, north winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft expected. For the Storm Watch, northeast winds 35 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 18 to 23 ft possible.
- Where
- The offshore waters from Oregon Inlet to Ocracoke Inlet.
- When
- For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM to 8 PM EDT Saturday. For the Storm Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday evening.
- 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.
For 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
- For the Gale Warning, north winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft expected. For the Storm Watch, north winds 35 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 17 to 22 ft possible.
- Where
- The offshore waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City.
- When
- For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM to 8 PM EDT Saturday. For the Storm Watch, from Saturday evening 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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