Gale Warning issued September 23 at 1:13PM EDT until September 25 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

**Gale Warning issued September 23 at 1:13PM EDT until September 25 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC**

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected.

* WHERE...Southeast North Carolina coastal waters out 20 NM.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 6 AM 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 Wilmington NC

- **Effective:** Sep 23, 2026 1:13 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 24, 2026 4:00 AM UTC

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