Gale Warning for Waters from Surf City NC to Little River Inlet SC from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Little River Inlet SC to South Santee River SC from 20 to 60 NM
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Waters from Little River Inlet SC to South Santee River SC from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Surf City NC to Little River Inlet SC from 20 to 60 NM
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- Moderate
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What is happening
What: Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 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 South Santee River SC from 20 to 60 NM. When: Until 8 PM 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 seas 8 to 13 ft expected. * WHERE...Waters from Surf City NC to South Santee River SC from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Monday. * 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 1:50PM EDT until October 26 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
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Source and limitations
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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