Gale Warning for 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
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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 Cape Lookout to Surf City NC from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC from 20 to 60 NM
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What is happening
What: Northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 11 ft expected. Impacts: Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Where: The offshore waters from Cape Hatteras to Cape Lookout. When: From 5 PM this afternoon to 2 AM EDT Saturday.
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 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 11 ft expected. * WHERE...The offshore waters from Cape Hatteras to Cape Lookout. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 2 AM EDT Saturday. * 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 October 23 at 2:53AM EDT until October 24 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Official revision - Alert
Gale Warning issued October 23 at 2:53AM EDT until October 24 at 2:00AM 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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