Gale Warning for Alligator River; Albemarle Sound; Croatan and Roanoke Sounds
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Albemarle Sound, Alligator River, Croatan and Roanoke Sounds, Pamlico Sound, 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 Currituck Beach Light NC to Oregon Inlet NC out to 20 NM, S of Ocracoke Inlet NC to Cape Lookout NC out to 20 NM and 6 more
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- Moderate
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- Likely
What is happening
What: Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and extremely rough waters expected. Impacts: Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Where: Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the Alligator River. When: From 11 AM Saturday to 11 AM EDT Monday.
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...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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is low confidence in the end time of gale force conditions, as they could extend well beyond Monday.
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Official revisions
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Gale Warning issued October 16 at 2:48AM EDT until October 19 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
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Gale Warning issued October 16 at 2:48AM EDT until October 19 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
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Gale Warning issued October 16 at 2:48AM EDT until October 19 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
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Gale Warning issued October 16 at 2:48AM EDT until October 19 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
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Gale Warning issued October 16 at 2:48AM EDT until October 19 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
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Gale Warning issued October 16 at 2:48AM EDT until October 19 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
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Gale Warning issued October 16 at 2:48AM EDT until October 19 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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