Gale Warning 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; Waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC from 20 to 60 NM +1 more
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What you need to know
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- 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: Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. Impacts: Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Where: The offshore waters from Oregon Inlet to Surf City. When: From 1 PM Thursday to 1 AM EST Friday.
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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...The offshore waters from Oregon Inlet to Surf City. * WHEN...From 1 PM Thursday to 1 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Gale Warning issued November 11 at 1:27PM EST until November 13 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
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Source and limitations
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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