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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; Waters from Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC from 20 to 60 NM; and 1 more

Until 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 11, 2:39 AM EDT
Until
Oct 12, 2:00 AM EDT
Issued
Oct 10, 3:01 PM EDT
Updated
3 times, last Oct 11, 2:39 AM EDT
Office
Newport/Morehead City, NC
Number
27 of its kind from this office this year
Severity
Moderate, Expected, Likely
Where
Atlantic waters

GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT MONDAY

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
South winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 12 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.

For Waters from Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC from 20 to 60 NM, from Newport/Morehead City, NC

What
Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 9 to 12 ft.
Where
The offshore waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet.
When
Until 10 AM EDT this morning.
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 S of Currituck Beach Light NC to Oregon Inlet NC out to 20 NM, from Newport/Morehead City, NC

What
Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 10 ft.
Where
The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet.
When
Until 6 AM EDT early this morning.
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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