Gale Watch: S of Cape Lookout NC to Surf City NC out to 20 NM; Waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City NC from 20 to 60 NM

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Gale Watch — S of Cape Lookout NC to Surf City NC out to 20 NM; Waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City NC from 20 to 60 NM Severity: Moderate. Certainty: Possible. * WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft possible. * WHERE...The coastal and offshore waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong east to southeast winds and elevated seas are possible Saturday through Saturday night as a strong gradient develops along an advancing warm front and weak area of low pressure.

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