Warning

Storm 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 Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC from 20 to 60 NM

Ended Oct 18, 5:00 AM EDT

Map of the Storm 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 17, 5:00 PM EDT
Until: Oct 18, 5:00 AM EDT
Issued: Oct 17, 3:04 AM EDT
Updated: 1 time, last Oct 17, 1:11 PM EDT
Office: Newport/Morehead City, NC
Number: 3 of its kind from this office this year
Severity: Severe
Where: Atlantic waters

STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM EDT SUNDAY
What
North winds 35 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 13 to 18 ft expected.
Where
The offshore waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Lookout.
When
From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM EDT Sunday.
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-113 How to read a warning FB-STN-001

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