Gale Warning 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
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What you need to know
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- S of Cape Hatteras NC to Ocracoke Inlet NC out to 20 NM, S of Cape Lookout NC to Surf City NC out to 20 NM, S of Ocracoke Inlet NC to Cape Lookout NC out to 20 NM, S of Oregon Inlet NC to Cape Hatteras NC out to 20 NM, Waters from Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City NC from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC from 20 to 60 NM
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What is happening
What: East winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. Impacts: Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Where: The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Ocracoke Inlet. When: From 6 PM Saturday to 2 AM EDT Sunday.
What the bulletin says 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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Bulletin details
* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Ocracoke Inlet. * WHEN...From 6 PM Saturday to 2 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Gale Warning issued October 9 at 2:35PM EDT until October 11 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
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Gale Warning issued October 9 at 2:35PM EDT until October 11 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
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Gale Warning issued October 9 at 2:35PM EDT until October 11 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
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Gale Warning issued October 9 at 2:30PM EDT until October 11 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
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Gale Warning issued October 9 at 2:30PM EDT until October 11 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
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Gale Warning issued October 9 at 2:30PM EDT until October 11 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
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Gale Warning issued October 9 at 2:30PM EDT until October 11 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
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Gale Warning issued October 9 at 2:30PM EDT until October 11 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
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Gale Warning issued October 9 at 2:30PM EDT until October 11 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Newport/Morehead City NC. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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