Gale Watch: S of Oregon Inlet NC to Cape Hatteras NC out to 20 NM

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Gale Watch — S of Oregon Inlet NC to Cape Hatteras NC out to 20 NM Severity: Moderate. Certainty: Possible. * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft possible. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM Tuesday to 8 PM EDT Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

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