Small Craft Advisory for Alligator River; Albemarle Sound; Croatan and Roanoke Sounds
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Albemarle Sound, Alligator River, Croatan and Roanoke Sounds
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- Minor
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What is happening
What: Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt and choppy waters expected. Impacts: Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Where: Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the Alligator River. When: From 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Sunday.
What the bulletin says to do
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt and choppy waters expected. * WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the Alligator River. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
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- Alert
Small Craft Advisory issued October 24 at 3:15AM EDT until October 25 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Official revision
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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