Gale Watch: S of Currituck Beach Light NC to Oregon Inlet NC out to 20 NM

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Gale Watch — S of Currituck Beach Light NC to Oregon Inlet 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 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft possible. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 PM Tuesday to 5 PM EDT Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

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