Gale Warning issued September 22 at 3:00AM EDT until September 25 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

**Gale Warning issued September 22 at 3:00AM EDT until September 25 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC**

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 14 to 19 ft expected.

* WHERE...The offshore waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Wednesday to 6 PM EDT Friday.

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

**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 3:00 AM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 22, 2026 5:00 PM UTC

*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*