- In force from
- Oct 17, 11:00 AM EDT
- Until
- Oct 19, 11:00 AM EDT
- Issued
- Oct 16, 2:48 AM EDT
- Updated
- 2 times, last Oct 16, 9:04 AM EDT
- Office
- Newport/Morehead City, NC
- Number
- 28 of its kind from this office this year
- Severity
- Moderate, Expected, Likely
- Where
- Atlantic waters
GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 11 AM EDT MONDAY
For S of Oregon Inlet NC to Cape Hatteras NC out to 20 NM; S of Cape Hatteras NC to Ocracoke Inlet NC out to 20 NM, from Newport/Morehead City, NC
- What
- Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft expected.
- Where
- The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Ocracoke Inlet.
- When
- From 11 AM Saturday to 11 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 Alligator River; Albemarle Sound; Croatan and Roanoke Sounds, from Newport/Morehead City, NC
- What
- Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and extremely rough waters expected.
- Where
- Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the Alligator River.
- When
- From 11 AM Saturday to 11 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; Waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC from 20 to 60 NM, from Newport/Morehead City, NC
- What
- Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 14 to 19 ft expected.
- Where
- The offshore waters from Duck to Cape Hatteras.
- When
- From 11 AM Saturday to 11 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 S of Ocracoke Inlet NC to Cape Lookout NC out to 20 NM; S of Cape Lookout NC to Surf City NC out to 20 NM, from Newport/Morehead City, NC
- What
- North winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft expected.
- Where
- The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City.
- When
- From 11 AM Saturday to 11 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 Pamlico Sound, from Newport/Morehead City, NC
- What
- Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and extremely rough waters expected.
- Where
- Pamlico Sound.
- When
- From 11 AM Saturday to 11 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 S of Currituck Beach Light NC to Oregon Inlet NC out to 20 NM, from Newport/Morehead City, NC
- What
- Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft expected.
- Where
- The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet.
- When
- From 11 AM Saturday to 11 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 Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC from 20 to 60 NM; 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
- Northeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 14 to 19 ft expected.
- Where
- The offshore waters from Cape Hatteras to Surf City.
- When
- From 11 AM Saturday to 11 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 S of Oregon Inlet NC to Cape Hatteras NC out to 20 NM; S of Cape Hatteras NC to Ocracoke Inlet NC out to 20 NM; Alligator River; Albemarle Sound; Croatan and Roanoke Sounds; Waters from Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC from 20 to 60 NM; S of Ocracoke Inlet NC to Cape Lookout NC out to 20 NM; S of Cape Lookout NC to Surf City NC out to 20 NM; Pamlico Sound; S of Currituck Beach Light NC to Oregon Inlet NC out to 20 NM; Waters from Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC from 20 to 60 NM; 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
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