Gale Watch issued September 21 at 4:33PM EDT until September 25 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft possible. * WHERE...The offshore waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and...
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**Gale Watch issued September 21 at 4:33PM EDT until September 25 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC**
* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft possible.
* WHERE...The offshore waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet.
* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
**What You Should Do:**
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.
**Alert Details:**
- **Severity:** Moderate
- **Urgency:** Future
- **Issued by:** NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
- **Effective:** Sep 21, 2026 4:33 PM UTC
- **Expires:** Sep 22, 2026 4:45 AM UTC
*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*
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