Gale Watch for Alligator River; Pamlico Sound; Albemarle Sound +1 more
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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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What is happening
What: North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and extremely rough waters possible. Impacts: Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Where: Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the Alligator River, and Pamlico Sound. When: From Saturday morning...
What the bulletin says to do
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and extremely rough waters possible. * WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the Alligator River, and Pamlico Sound. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Official revisions
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Gale Watch issued October 15 at 3:06PM EDT until October 19 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Official revision - Update
Gale Watch issued October 15 at 3:06PM EDT until October 19 at 6:00AM 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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