One product issued by NWS for: 15NM ENE Topsail Tire Reef MR
Gale Warning
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 322 AM EDT Sun Sep 15 2024 AMZ154-156-158-151930- /O.UPG.KMHX.SC.Y.0072.000000T0000Z-240915T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMHX.GL.W.0015.240915T0900Z-240916T1200Z/ /O.UPG.KMHX.GL.A.0011.240915T1800Z-240916T1800Z/ S of Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC out 20 nm including the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary- S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm- S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm- 322 AM EDT Sun Sep 15 2024 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...East winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Cape Hatteras to Surf City. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$