Storm Watch for Waters from Surf City NC to Little River Inlet SC from 20 to 60 NM
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What: For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft expected. For the Storm Watch, north winds 35 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft possible. Impacts: Storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Where:...
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Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions.
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* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft expected. For the Storm Watch, north winds 35 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft possible. * WHERE...Waters from Surf City NC to Little River Inlet SC from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from noon Saturday to 8 AM EDT Sunday. For the Storm Watch, from Sunday morning through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Storm Watch issued October 16 at 2:23PM EDT until October 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
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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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