Gale Warning issued September 22 at 2:33PM EDT until September 25 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very rough waters expected. * WHERE...Pamlico Sound. * WHEN...From 7 AM Wednesday to 2 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAI...
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**Gale Warning issued September 22 at 2:33PM EDT until September 25 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC**
* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and very rough waters expected.
* WHERE...Pamlico Sound.
* WHEN...From 7 AM Wednesday to 2 PM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong coastal low will develop offshore east of North Carolina by Wednesday, then move north towards the coast of New England by the end of the week. This low is expected to produce an extended period of hazardous marine conditions for much of the ENC waters.
**What You Should Do:**
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.
**Alert Details:**
- **Severity:** Moderate
- **Urgency:** Expected
- **Issued by:** NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
- **Effective:** Sep 22, 2026 2:33 PM UTC
- **Expires:** Sep 23, 2026 4:00 AM UTC
*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*
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