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Storm Watch issued October 16 at 2:29PM EDT until October 19 at

Affecting Waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC from 20 to 60 NM

In effect until: Oct 17, 2026, 6:30 AM

Waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC from 20 to 60 NM

Possible impact zone; conditions develop through 6:30 AM.

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 30 to 40 kt with
gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft expected. For the Storm
Watch, northeast winds 35 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and
seas 18 to 23 ft possible.

* WHERE...The offshore waters from Oregon Inlet to Ocracoke
Inlet.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM to 8 PM EDT Saturday.
For the Storm Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday
evening.

* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize
or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™