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Gale Warning

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
346 AM EST Tue Dec 5 2023

AMZ152-154-156-052215-
/O.UPG.KMHX.GL.A.0021.231206T1800Z-231207T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0030.231206T1900Z-231207T0400Z/
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-
346 AM EST Tue Dec 5 2023

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 11 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 5 to 8 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 2 PM to 11 PM EST Wednesday.

* 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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