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Gale Warning

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
717 AM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024

AMZ150-281930-
/O.CAN.KMHX.MF.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-240328T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0013.240328T1800Z-240329T1100Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
717 AM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected.

* WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Low visibility
  will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$



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