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Gale Warning

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
417 AM EDT Fri Mar 24 2023

AMZ152-154-156-242030-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-230325T0000Z/
S of Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC out 20 nm
including the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary-
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
417 AM EDT Fri Mar 24 2023

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 4 to 7 ft.

* WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Lookout.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

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

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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