- In force from
- Oct 18, 8:00 AM EDT
- Until
- Oct 19, 2:00 AM EDT
- Issued
- Oct 17, 2:25 AM EDT
- Office
- Wilmington, NC
- Number
- 1 of its kind from this office this year
- Severity
- Severe, Immediate, Observed
- Where
- Atlantic waters
GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 AM EDT SUNDAY... ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SUNDAY TO 2 AM EDT MONDAY
- What
- For the Gale Warning, north winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft expected. For the Storm Warning, north winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft expected.
- Where
- Waters from Surf City NC to Little River Inlet SC from 20 to 60 NM.
- When
- For the Gale Warning, from noon today to 8 AM EDT Sunday. For the Storm Warning, from 8 AM Sunday to 2 AM EDT Monday.
- Impacts
- Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
What to do
Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions.
Read the platesGale, storm and hurricane force marine wind FB-EVT-113How to read a warning FB-STN-001
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