Gale Warning for Waters from Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC from 20 to 60 NM
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- 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, Waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC from 20 to 60 NM
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- Official severity
- Moderate
- Official urgency
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What is happening
What: Southwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft. Impacts: Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Where: The offshore waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet. When: Until 11 AM EDT this morning.
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...Southwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft. * WHERE...The offshore waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Lifecycle record
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Gale Warning issued July 22 at 2:36AM EDT until July 22 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
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Gale Warning issued July 22 at 2:36AM EDT until July 22 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
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Gale Warning issued July 21 at 7:11PM EDT until July 22 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
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Gale Warning issued July 21 at 7:11PM EDT until July 22 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
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Gale Warning issued July 21 at 2:23PM EDT until July 22 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
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Gale Warning issued July 21 at 2:23PM EDT until July 22 at 11:00AM EDT 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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