One product issued by NWS for: 11NM ENE Turning Basin MR
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. && $$