- In force from
- Oct 17, 12:00 PM EDT
- Until
- Oct 19, 6:00 AM EDT
- Issued
- Oct 16, 2:21 AM EDT
- Office
- Wilmington, NC
- Number
- 11 of its kind from this office this year
- Severity
- Moderate, Expected, Likely
- Where
- Atlantic waters
GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 6 AM EDT MONDAY
For 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, from Wilmington, NC
- What
- North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected.
- Where
- Southeast North Carolina and Northeast South Carolina coastal waters out 20 NM.
- When
- From noon Saturday to 6 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.
For 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, from Wilmington, NC
- What
- North winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft expected.
- Where
- Waters from Surf City NC to South Santee River SC from 20 to 60 NM.
- When
- From noon Saturday to 6 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.
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
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