- In force from
- Oct 17, 6:00 AM EDT
- Until
- Oct 19, 6:00 AM EDT
- Issued
- Oct 15, 2:16 PM EDT
- Office
- Wilmington, NC
- Number
- 8 of its kind from this office this year
- Severity
- Moderate
- Where
- Atlantic waters
GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT
- What
- North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 12 ft possible.
- Where
- Portions of Atlantic coastal 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.
Every area Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm; Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out 20 NM; Waters from Surf City NC to Little River Inlet SC from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Little River Inlet SC to South Santee River SC from 20 to 60 NM
Read the platesHow to read a warning FB-STN-001
On the radarForecast gusts over itRadar