Gale Warning for Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm; Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out 20 NM +1 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm, 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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What is happening
What: East winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. Impacts: Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Where: Southeast North Carolina and Northeast South Carolina coastal waters out 20 NM. When: From 8 AM Saturday to 6 AM EDT...
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...East winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Southeast North Carolina and Northeast South Carolina coastal waters out 20 NM. * WHEN...From 8 AM Saturday to 6 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Lifecycle record
Official revisions
- Alert
Gale Warning issued October 9 at 1:37PM EDT until October 11 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Official revision - Alert
Gale Warning issued October 9 at 1:37PM EDT until October 11 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Official revision
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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