Gale Watch for Pamlico Sound
Official alert fields
What you need to know
- Applies to
- Pamlico Sound, Waters from Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC from 20 to 60 NM
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- Moderate
- Official urgency
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- Possible
What is happening
What: For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters expected. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and very rough waters possible. Impacts: Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce...
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...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters expected. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and very rough waters possible. * WHERE...Pamlico Sound. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Gale Watch, from this evening through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Frequent 25 to 30 kt SWerly winds and gusts likely to persist through Wednesday night and into Thursday morning.
Lifecycle record
Official revisions
- Alert
Gale Watch issued July 21 at 3:12AM EDT until July 22 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Official revision - Alert
Gale Watch issued July 21 at 3:12AM EDT until July 22 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
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Gale Watch issued July 21 at 3:12AM EDT until July 22 at 10:00AM 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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