Storm Warning for Waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City NC from 20 to 60 NM
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What you need to know
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- Waters from Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City NC from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC from 20 to 60 NM
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What is happening
What: North winds 35 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 16 to 21 ft expected. Impacts: Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Where: The offshore waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City. When: From 5 PM this afternoon to 2 AM EDT Monday.
What the bulletin says to do
Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...North winds 35 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 16 to 21 ft expected. * WHERE...The offshore waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 2 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Official revisions
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Storm Warning issued October 17 at 3:04AM EDT until October 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Official revision - Alert
Storm Warning issued October 17 at 3:04AM EDT until October 19 at 2:00AM 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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