Gale Watch

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
106 PM EDT Mon Sep 29 2025

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Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
106 PM EDT Mon Sep 29 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 5 PM EDT
TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters expected. For the Gale
  Watch, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with some gusts up to 35 kt
  and rough waters possible.

* WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the
  Alligator River.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 AM to 5 PM EDT
  Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through
  Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
202 PM EDT Mon Sep 29 2025

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Currituck Sound-
202 PM EDT Mon Sep 29 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft expected. For the
  Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt
  and waves around 2 ft possible.

* WHERE...Currituck Sound.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to
  2 AM EDT Wednesday. For the Gale Watch, from late Tuesday
  night through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves.

&&

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