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Storm Watch issued October 16 at 2:29PM EDT until October 19 at
Affecting Waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City NC from 20 to 60 NM
In effect until: Oct 17, 2026, 6:30 AM
Waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City 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 7 to 12 ft expected. For the Storm Watch, north winds 35 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 17 to 22 ft possible. * WHERE...The offshore waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM to 8 PM EDT Saturday. For the Storm Watch, from Saturday evening through late Sunday night. * 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™