Gale Warning for Waters from Surf City NC to Little River Inlet SC from 20 to 60 NM
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What is happening
What: West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft expected. Impacts: Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Where: Waters from Surf City NC to Little River Inlet SC from 20 to 60 NM. When: From 2 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.
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* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Waters from Surf City NC to Little River Inlet SC from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From 2 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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Gale Warning issued November 11 at 1:03PM EST until November 13 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington NC
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Wilmington NC. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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